Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has received a 100% voting score from the National Right to Life, America's oldest and largest pro-life organization.Over the last 22 months, Congressman Higgins has...
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LA-03: National Prescription Drug Take-Back Initiative
Find a location in your home parish below or search by zip code here: https://takebackday.dea.gov/.ACADIA PARISHCHURCH POINT: The Church Point Police Department and the Town of Church Point Warrants...
Bipartisan Policy Center Endorses Higgins’ Nuclear Energy Bill
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) recently endorsed Congressman Higgins' bill H.R. 5260, which expedites the demonstration of at least four advanced nuclear reactors by 2028.The BPC advocates for...
Nuclear Energy Institute Endorses H.R. 5260 by Congressman Higgins
The Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI) recently endorsed Congressman Higgins' bill H.R. 5260, which expedites the demonstration of at least four advanced nuclear reactors by 2028.NEI President & CEO...
Abbeville WWII Veteran to be Honored at Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony
On Wednesday, March 21, leaders of the U.S. House and Senate will present a Congressional Gold Medal in honor of the members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) for their historic...
What Does Tax Reform Mean for Your Family?
Your Take-Home Pay Gets a Boost this February
The U.S. Treasury Department recently released updated income tax withholding guidance reflecting the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Here's a quick rundown of the Five Ws –Who, What, Where,...
EIA: U.S. Set to Become Net Energy Exporter by 2022
The U.S. will become a net energy exporter by 2022, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday in its latest long-term forecast, accelerating the date for when the country breaks...
Congressman Higgins Supports Release of Classified FISA Memo
I have very carefully read the Top-Secret report regarding FISA. Viewed through the objective prism of an accomplished investigator, the report is quite significant. I support its release,...
Upholding Our Commitment to America’s Heroes
As we commemorate Veterans Day this weekend, communities will gather to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's heroes. We will remember the brave men and women that have answered the call...
What Does Tax Reform Mean for You and Your Family?
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is a bold, pro-growth bill that will overhaul our nation's tax code for the first time since President Reagan's historic tax reform 31 years ago. With this bill, a typical...
Creating a Level Playing Field for American Rum Producers
Congressman Higgins recently introduced legislation to repeal the rum tax cover-over program. Learn more about the cover-over, and how it is hurting rum producers in the continental United...
Higgins Issues Remarks in Wake of Charlottesville
Color does not define us. Ethnicity does not define us. Race does not define us. All of mankind was created in God's own image. We are one, bonded by spirit.Violence against our fellow citizen based...
First 7 Months: By the Numbers
Congressman Higgins has been working hard for South Louisiana in his first seven months. As part of our committment to open and transparent communications, here's a by-the-numbers breakdown of...
Congressman Higgins Names Lafayette Student Winner of Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Higgins recently announced Gabby Deshotels, a junior from St. Thomas More Catholic School in Lafayette Parish as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for high school students...
Breaking Down the AHCA
What does the American Health Care Act do?The AHCA repeals and replaces Obamacare with free-market principles that provide greater access to cost-effective, patient-centered health insurance. The...
Congressman Higgins Joins Colleagues Urging for Reform to Red Snapper Management
Today, Congressman Higgins joined several House colleagues urging Secretary of Commerce Ross to utilize real-time, locally-generated data to better predict red snapper populations and improve access...