WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered a letter to President Joe Biden, urging action to increase American oil and gas production in response to OPEC+ nations announcing plans...
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Higgins Announces Additional $4.1M For Hurricane Laura Recovery Efforts
LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $4,106,880.42 in Public Assistance reimbursements for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest...
Higgins Announces Additional $46M for Southwest Coastal Louisiana Hurricane Protection Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is allocating an additional $46 million through the Infrastructure Law for construction on...
Higgins Introduces Legislation to Combat Fentanyl, Drug Cartels
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is introducing the Homeland Security Fentanyl Enforcement Act, which expands the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) authority to conduct...
Higgins Introduces Bill to Protect Insurance Availability for Louisiana
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is introducing legislation to protect insurance availability for Louisiana homeowners and encourage insurers to continue coverage options after a...
Higgins Introduces Bill to Advance Charity Health Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is introducing the “Medical Care Equity Act,” which would initiate long-overdue tax code reforms for medical doctors who provide pro-bono health...
Higgins Co-Authors Legislation to Suspend Migrant Entry During Surges
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) joined Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL) and 11 House Republican colleagues to introduce H.R. 8952, the Justified Action for Securing Our Nation...
Higgins Announces Additional $26M for Hurricane Laura Recovery Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $26,131,734.90 in Public Assistance reimbursements for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest...
Higgins Announces $12.6M for Lafayette Regional Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the Lafayette Regional Airport will receive $12.6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation for a taxiway extension...
Higgins Named NFIB Guardian of Small Business
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has been recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) with the “Guardian of Small Business” award for his conservative,...
Higgins Announces Funding for Coastal Restoration Efforts in Cameron Parish
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Gulf Coast Restoration is awarding $2,994,006.60 to the Rockefeller Refuge Gulf...
Higgins Battles Radical Climate Activism in Congressional Oversight Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a House Oversight Committee hearing last week, Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) dismantled the arguments of “energy justice” activist, New York attorney Raya...
Higgins Slams Democrat Attacks on the Oil and Gas Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) responded to Democrat attacks on the oil and gas industry during a House Oversight Committee hearing this week. Congressman Higgins...
Higgins Helps Pass Expediting Disaster Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted to pass H.R. 5774, the Expediting Disaster Recovery Act, which authorizes FEMA to provide financial assistance for “unmet needs” as a result...
Higgins Announces Additional $3.9M for Hurricane Laura Recovery Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $3,944,820.93 in Public Assistance reimbursements for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest...
Higgins Announces $5.23M for Youngsville Flood Control Project
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA will award the City of Youngsville $5,230,350 for the Bailey Grove Detention Pond project. The hazard mitigation...
Higgins Introduces Legislation to Prioritize Army Corps Projects Following a Natural Disaster
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced H.R. 8733, to help prioritize U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects following a major disaster declaration. The bill would...
Higgins Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Foreign Seafood Dumping
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has reintroduced H.R. 8732, the Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act of 2022, which protects American consumers and small businesses...
Higgins Hosting Town Hall Meeting in New Iberia
NEW IBERIA, LA - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) will host a town hall meeting in New Iberia on Thursday, August 25 to discuss issues facing South Louisiana. He will answer questions and...
Higgins Announces Additional $3.4M For Hurricane Laura Recovery Efforts
LAKE CHARLES, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $3,457,782.32 in Public Assistance reimbursements for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest...