U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins wants to support Louisiana tourism and economic development with "common sense legislation," which could mean rolling back regulations that are hurting the industry."From a...
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American Press Commends Higgins for work on Calcasieu Channel
The artery of the area's lifeline for industry — the Calcasieu Ship Channel — is getting a little less unclogged because of efforts by Rep. Clay Higgins. Last week, the congressman announced he had...
Higgins, Cassidy Introduce Bicameral Bill to Improve Veterans’ Access to Timely & Quality Care
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced the Veterans Emergency Room Relief Act of 2017 in the U.S. House of Representatives this week, which would require the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA)...
‘Historically Rare’
Rep. Clay Higgins visited the Port of Lake Charles Monday to announce that, after rigorously lobbying in Washington to secure more funds for dredging the Calcasieu Ship Channel, he succeeded in...
Congressman Higgins Announces More Federal Funding for Port of Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - Congressman Clay Higgins visited The Port of Lake Charles today to announce an additional $10 million of federal funding will now go to dredging the Ship Channel, bringing...
Higgins Announces Additional $10M for Calcasieu Channel
Proud to announce that the Army Corps Work Plan includes an additional $10 million dedicated to dredging the Calcasieu Channel. Ensuring that the channel stays open for business is vital to the Port...
Congressman Clay Higgins Tours Louisiana Rice Country
CROWLEY, LA -- Yesterday, USA Rice staff from Louisiana organized a tour of the Louisiana rice industry for Congressman Clay Higgins. Higgins was accompanied by in-state and Washington, DC staff...
Higgins Introduces Bills to Reauthorize U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced two pieces of legislation, H.R. 2751 and H.R. 2752, as part of a comprehensive re-authorization of the Department of Homeland...
Rep. Higgins Reflects on Memorial Day
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins was in Carencro on Monday to participate in several Memorial Day ceremonies taking place across Acadiana.Higgins spoke to a group of veterans and local residents at Walters...
Higgins Speaks in Support of National Police Week
During a week where the U.S. House of Representatives voted on significant legislation to honor and protect law enforcement officers, Congressman Higgins took to the House floor to commemorate...
Louisiana Delegation Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Funding for Channel Maintenance
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and the Louisiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Trump yesterday, requesting that the President prioritize Army Corps of...
Op-Ed: Bayou Bridge Pipeline Represents Jobs, Investment in Louisiana
It will come as no shock to many of you reading this when I state that partisan divide in Washington has reached historic levels and is now spilling over into one arena where both parties have...
Rep. Higgins Issues Statement on Passage of the American Health Care Act
WASHINGTON D.C. - Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement about his support for H.R. 1628 - The American Health Care Act of 2017."For seven years, Obamacare has devoured itself,...
Rep. Higgins Issues Statement on Trump Executive Order to Expand Offshore Drilling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins, R-LA, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's executive order today to expand offshore drilling and oil and gas exploration."It's...
Congressman Higgins Issues Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order to Promote Accountability at the VA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins, R-LA, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's executive order to improve accountability and protect whistleblowers at the VA."The...
Higgins Discusses Importance of Ship Channel
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, said one of his biggest priorities is making sure the Calcasieu Ship Channel is dredged to its congressionally authorized depths so it can serve the...
Some Vacation: Higgins’ Madcap District Dash
Election to Congress was a step down from Sheriff's Office captain, U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, told an Iota crowd last week.Maybe he was kidding. But Higgins' schedule over Congress'...
Louisiana Congressman Meets with Local Rice Millers
RAYNE, LOUISIANA -- On Monday, Congressman Clay Higgins and his in-state staff met with the CEO's of three southwest Louisiana rice mills and USA Rice staff while he was in the district. Congressman...
When Prison Doors Open, Higgins Talks about Re-Entry into Society
ST. MARTINVILLE — U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, met with local ministers and others about re-entry into society by prisoners Tuesday afternoon in St. Martinville.Higgins, who said he has...
Louisiana Delegation Announces $10 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.), Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-La.) and...