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...
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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...
Congressman Higgins Introduces Legislation to Audit the VHA
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Clay Higgins, R-LA, has introduced legislation directing the Comptroller General of the United States to periodically audit the Veterans Health Administration.The...
Higgins Keeps Watch on Mexican Border
A four-day, weekend trek along the Mexican border has convinced U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, that America can protect its southern perimeter with a mix of resolve, reinforcements and...
Congressman Higgins Tours US-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Higgins recently returned from a congressional trip to the United States' southern border with colleagues from the House Homeland Security Committee and a bipartisan...
Congressman Higgins Questions VA Secretary About Funding for Family Care Givers
I am greatly encouraged by the new VA Secretary David Shulkin's plans to give Veterans greater access to private care. As a member of the VA Committee, I had the opportunity to ask Sec. Shulkin...
Rep. Higgins Advocates for Innovative Materials in Infrastructure Projects
I testified in front of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture today. As we search for ways to fund sorely needed infrastructure projects throughout America, we need to make sure the...
Congress Announces Replacement Law for Obamacare
Read the first draft of the new Obamacare Replacement Law and let us know what you think.CLICK HERE
Rep. Higgins Introduces First Piece of Legislation
WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced H.R. 1252 the "DHS Acquisition Authorities Act of 2017" as his first legislative initiative as a member of Congress. The bill is designed to...