WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $3,618,667.25 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest...
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Higgins Helps Secure America’s Energy Independence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted to pass H.R. 1, which unleashes American energy independence by boosting the production and processing of critical minerals to help drive...
Higgins Cosponsors Amendment to Release American Energy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) cosponsored an amendment to H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, which would stop frivolous lawsuits on energy pipeline construction that would...
Higgins Announces Additional $2.3M for Hurricane Recovery Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $2,355,088.37 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest...
Higgins Introduces Bill Stopping Biden Plan to Criminalize Firearms Possession
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced the Protecting Legal Firearms Ownership Act of 2023, which would protect the rights of law-abiding citizens who legally own...
Higgins Announces Additional $71M for Hurricane Laura Recovery Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $71,263,081.30 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest...
Higgins Reintroduces Bill to Protect Insurance Availability for Louisiana
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced H.R. 1545, the Restoring Competitive Property Insurance Availability Act, which would protect insurance availability for Louisiana...
Higgins Helps Pass Resolution to Ease Regulatory Burdens for Farmers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted to pass H.J. Res 27, which would revise the Biden Administration’s revised Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, and ease the regulatory...
Higgins Joins House Freedom Caucus Members in Debt Ceiling Discussion
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) joined his House Freedom Congress Members to demand significant fiscal reforms before considering a vote to fulfill America’s debt obligations....
Higgins Helps Pass the Declassification of Information Relating to the Origins Of COVID-19
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted to pass S. 619, which would require the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to declassify all information relating to the...
Higgins, Comer, and Greene Send Letter to DC Mayor Demanding Accountability for Pre-Trial Detainees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), Chairman James Comer (R-KY), and Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) sent a letter on behalf of the Oversight Committee to DC Mayor Muriel...
Higgins Helps Pass Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted to pass H.R. 140, Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act, which would prevent federal government officials from using their...
Higgins Announces $6.9M Funding for Lake Charles Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the FAA is awarding $6,939,239.00 in federal grant funding for the Lake Charles Regional Airport. This funding would...
Higgins Supports Venture Global Pipeline
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins sent a letter in support of the approval of the Venture Global LNG pipeline that will supply natural gas from Jasper County, Texas, and end in Cameron...
Higgins Announces Funding For Waterway Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that South Louisiana waterway projects received significant funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FY 2023 Army Civil Work...
Higgins Commends Investment in Tides Medical for Acadiana Region
LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) commended the planned $1.5M investment for Tides Medical to upgrade its corporate headquarters and manufacturing facility in Lafayette. This expansion...
Higgins Announces Additional $5M For Hurricane Laura Recovery Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $5 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana. The funding...
Higgins Announces Grant Funding for Chennault International Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding $500,000 to the Chennault International Airport in Lake Charles to...
Higgins Announces Additional $3.4M to Address Ongoing Housing Needs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated an additional $3.4M to address ongoing housing needs in...
Higgins Supports I-49 Project Against Absurd Claim of Racism
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation Pete Buttigieg in support of the I-49 Lafayette Connector Project against...