LAKE CHARLES, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that President Trump approved the Louisiana delegation's request for a 100% federal cost-share for FEMA Public Assistance programs...
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Higgins Calls on FEMA to Expedite Installation of Temporary Housing Units
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter today to FEMA Administrator Pete Gaynor requesting immediate action to expedite the delivery and installation of temporary housing...
Higgins, Kennedy Request Extension to Apply for Hurricane Laura SBA Assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) sent a letter today to Administrator Jovita Carranza requesting a 30-day extension for Hurricane Laura survivors to...
Higgins Introduces Bill Recognizing Utility Linemen as First Responders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is introducing a bill that would include utility line technicians under the Department of Homeland Security's definition of "emergency response...
Higgins: Disaster Declaration Granted for Hurricane Delta
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced tonight that President Trump has approved Louisiana's request for a major disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Delta.The...
Higgins Working With Port Officials, Federal Partners to Restore Calcasieu Ship Channel
LAKE CHARLES, LA - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) met with officials at the Port of Lake Charles today to discuss the Port's state of emergency and hurricane-related navigation closures on the...
Higgins: Republicans are Working to Lower Costs, Improve Health Care
As the Senate considers Judge Amy Coney Barrett's nomination to the Supreme Court, health care has emerged as a top issue. Senate Democrats have repeatedly and falsely asserted that Republicans are...
Higgins Urges President Trump to Approve Louisiana’s Disaster Request Following Hurricane Delta
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter today to President Trump urging him to approve Louisiana's request for a major disaster declaration following Hurricane Delta.The...
Higgins Offers Assistance Securing Supplemental Mosquito Abatement Spraying
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter today to Governor John Bel Edwards offering assistance in securing supplemental mosquito abatement spraying through the U.S....
Higgins, LA Delegation Request Increased FEMA Assistance Ahead of Hurricane Delta
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and members of the Louisiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Trump today requesting a larger share of federal funding to help...