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...
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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
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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...
Congressman Higgins Joins Bi-Partisan Cuba Working Group
WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Clay Higgins has joined the Cuba Working Group. The group seeks to advance policy proposals to promote the rapidly changing status in the U.S.-Cuba relationship. As the...
Rep. Clay Higgins Named to Anti-Terrorism Task Force
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) has been appointed to serve on a bi-partisan, eight member Homeland Security Committee Task Force focused on denying terrorists entry into the United States....
Rep. Clay Higgins Supports Clarification of the Jones Act
WASHINGTON DC - The US Customs and Border Protection Agency recently issued clarifications for Jones Act compliance. This action brings the Jones Act back into line with its original intentions....