It is my honor to serve as your voice in Congress. I will continue to fight for Constitutionalist and Conservative principles. Please take a minute to review my annual report, an update on recent legislative actions and constituent services.
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Constituent Services Report
My offices in Louisiana and Washington D.C. are staffed with Patriots dedicated to serving you. Since 2017, we have resolved over 11,000 cases for constituents. We are here to advocate for you, and my team stands ready to assist with federal matters. Being accessible and staying in touch are priorities for my office. We regularly host Veterans outreach clinics, town halls, and attend meetings with constituents across South Louisiana. We are boots on the ground, and we are at your avail.
Below is a snapshot of the real, measurable results we’ve delivered on behalf of the people we serve.
2025: Legislative Rundown
In 2025, I worked to deliver for Louisiana, correct the trajectory of spending, and codify the America First policy agenda. I’ve compiled a by-the-issue summary of many legislative actions taken by my office this year.
SECURING AMERICA
- Passed into law H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, providing historic resources for border security and immigration enforcement.
- Passed H.R. 2056, the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act, to end DC’s sanctuary city status.
- Voted YES on H.R. 22, the SAVE Act, mandating proof of citizenship for voters nationwide.
- Sponsored H.R. 1569, the CATCH Fentanyl Act, establishing new inspection technologies and enforcement tools to combat drug trafficking.
FIGHTING FOR LOUISIANA’S ENERGY SECTOR
- Introduced H.R. 513, the Offshore Lands Authorities Act, to restore hundreds of millions of acres for offshore oil and gas development.
- Cosponsored and passed H.R. 1949, the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, which passed the House, expediting approvals for LNG export terminals.
- Worked with the Trump Administration to secure permits for multiple LNG projects in Louisiana.
- Passed into law H.R. 1, which ensures oil and gas lease sales in the Gulf of America over the next 15 years.
IMPLEMENTING SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS
- Worked with the Trump Administration to secure expedited payments in accordance with the Social Security Fairness Act.
PROMOTING FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Passed H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025, to save $9.4 billion in taxpayer dollars.
- Introduced H.R. 2716, the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, to save $1.3 billion and combat government waste, fraud, and abuse.
- Voted for conservative appropriations bills that correct the trajectory of spending.
ADVOCATING FOR OUR SEAFOOD INDUSTRY
- Introduced H.R. 4800, the Fisheries Modernization Act, which expands fishery disaster relief programs to Louisiana’s wild-caught crawfish industry.
- Petitioned President Trump to levy tariffs on foreign shrimp and crawfish imports.
- Sponsored H.R. 2715, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act, which mandates the FDA to destroy contaminated products.
- Authored H.R. 2071, the Save our Shrimpers Act, to prevent taxpayer dollars from funding foreign shrimpers.
PROTECTING LOUISIANA FARMERS
- Expanded agriculture support programs for rice and sugarcane farmers in H.R. 1.
- Helped complete a trade agreement for Iraq to purchase hundreds of thousands of metric tons of Louisiana rice.
- Petitioned the USDA to include Louisiana in its slate of new regional hubs.
- Worked closely with President Trump to increase rice tariffs on countries undercutting American industry.
STANDING FOR PRO-LIFE PRINCIPLES
- Voted YES and cosponsored H.R. 21, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, requiring medical care for abortion survivors.
- Maintained a 100% pro-life voting record as a member of Congress.
SUPPORTING VETERANS & THE MILITARY
- Patrolled with Louisiana National Guardsmen stationed in our nation’s capital.
- Secured wins for Louisiana’s military bases, service members, and shipyards in the National Defense Authorization Act.
- Cosponsored H.R. 2102, the Major Richard Star Act, to restore earned benefits for disabled combat-injured Veterans.
DELIVERING TAX RELIEF FOR WORKING AMERICANS
- Voted to pass H.R. 1, which lowered taxes for working families.
- Delivered on President Trump’s priorities of no tax on tips, overtime pay, and Social Security.
- Passed an enhanced Child Tax Credit to provide additional relief for American families.
ADDRESSING DISASTER RESILIENCY & INFRASTRUCTURE
- Secured $131.5 million for the Morganza to the Gulf Hurricane Protection Project in the House Energy & Water appropriations bill.
- Co-led the National Flood Insurance Program Automatic Extension Act, providing lasting and affordable coverage for Americans in disaster-prone areas.
- Secured permits and held the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers accountable for delays on multiple flood mitigation projects.
- Introduced H.R. 1070, the Restoring Competitive Property Insurance Availability Act, to encourage market competition and help lower rates for home and business owners.
- Worked with Governor Jeff Landry to advance key infrastructure projects like the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge and the I-49 Connector.
- Expanded revenue-sharing caps for the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) as part of H.R. 1, which will increase Louisiana’s share of annual funding for coastal restoration efforts.
For all legislative updates, please visit clayhiggins.house.gov/issues.
DELIVERING FOR SOUTH LOUISIANA
As your representative in Congress, I helped secure billions of dollars for South Louisiana to fund disaster recovery efforts, military projects, and real infrastructure enhancements. I am working to deliver on key projects for all 11 parishes in Louisiana’s 3rd District. See some of our 2025 funding announcements on the map below.
