WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that he is cosponsoring H.R. 2152, the Citizens' Right to Know Act, by Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX). The bill requires state and...
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Higgins Issues Statement on Passage of Harvey Relief Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following response to passage of the Hurricane Harvey relief bill."Congress has acted quickly to provide emergency relief to fund...
Trump Meets with Congressmen, Cajun Navy in Louisiana
Air Force One landed at Chennault International Airport in Southwest Louisiana Saturday afternoon, met on the air strip by politicians intent on showing the president their state needs his...
As Texans Suffer, Scaled-Back Flood Insurance Bill Likely as Deadline Looms
With swaths of Houston underwater, the faltering federal flood insurance program is likely headed for another short-term extension — a step lawmakers took 17 times between 2008 and 2012 before...
U.S. Rep. Higgins Discusses Budget at Acadiana Press Club
On Aug. 18, The Daily Advertiser held a news forum for U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins to discuss his time in office and major issues, including the national debt."The size of our nation's debt is colossal,"...
Louisiana Poised to Lead the Way in New “America First” Energy Climate
For nearly a decade, Louisiana's oil and gas industry has been targeted by ideologically-charged efforts to suppress fossil fuel energy production. The energy and fuel refining industries have long...
Bills Would Open Snapper Harvest Out to At Least 25 Miles
Louisiana senators and representatives have introduced companion legislation in Congress that would give states management authority of red snapper out to 25 miles or 25 fathoms, whichever is...
Lawmakers Rethink Federal Use of Kaspersky Lab Products
Congressional lawmakers and federal agencies are reevaluating the federal government's relationship with Moscow-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab over concerns about the company's ties with...
Higgins Introduces Bill to Improve Veterans Caregiver Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced H.R. 3308, a bill calling for improvements and consolidation of two veteran caregiver programs within the Veterans Health...
Higgins Issues Statement on Make America Secure Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following response to passage of H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act for FY 18."The national security funding bill...
Congressman Higgins Speaks on Agriculture and Rural America
Had the privilege to join my friend Congressman Jodey Arrington on the House floor last night, speaking about agriculture and rural America. Given a level playing field and opportunities to compete...
Higgins, Cassidy Introduce Bill to Expedite LNG Export Approvals
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced H.R. 3367, to remove barriers placed on U.S. exporters so they can quickly access the market and meet the global demand of natural...
Louisiana Rice Farmers Access ‘Massive Market’ in China
China has agreed to allow U.S. rice imports for the first time ever, opening a "massive market" for Louisiana farmers."It's huge," Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said in an interview...
Reducing the Burden on American Energy Producers
American energy - of every kind - should be a steady stream of export revenue. We can safely, but effectively lower restrictions on the energy industry, including nuclear power technology. During a...
Higgins Homeland Security Bill Clears House Hurdles
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, says his legislation to authorize the Department of Homeland Security will give Congress needed oversight powers that may yet trim the department's size and...
Higgins Issues Statement on U.S. – China Rice Agreement
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released the following statement after Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached an agreement with...
House Passes Landmark DHS Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Clay Higgins' (R-LA) comprehensive bill H.R. 2825, "The DHS Authorization Act of 2017," passed the House today with...
Higgins Introduces Bill to Reauthorize, Reform the National Flood Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Mike Johnson (R-LA) are leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce comprehensive, bicameral legislation today that reauthorizes and reforms...
Higgins Announces $20k For Regional Economic Development
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning and Development Commission (IMCAL) will receive a $20,000 investment to establish an economic...