WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), a returning member of the House Homeland Security Committee, has been named the top Republican or "Ranking Member" of the Subcommittee on Border...
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Higgins named to Oversight & Reform Committee
Even as Democrats move into leadership positions of the House of Representatives, Republicans are announcing committee appointments to fight an expected deluge of investigations and questions for...
Higgins to Serve on Oversight & Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that he will serve on the House Oversight & Reform Committee during the 116th Congress. Congressman Higgins is a new addition...
Higgins: Pelosi’s State of the Union Decision is a Political Stunt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after Speaker Pelosi revoked President Trump's invitation to deliver his State of the Union address."The House of...
Higgins Cosponsors Pro-Life Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is cosponsoring six pieces of legislation that would advance pro-life protections and prohibit the use of taxpayer funds for abortion services....
WATCH: Higgins Explains Border Wall, Mission of Border Agents
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) recently posted a video to his social media accounts that outlines the mission of border enforcement agents, the purpose of physical barriers, and...
Higgins: Border Wall Explained
Rep. Clay Higgins among Louisiana congressman not accepting pay checks amid government shutdown
Four Louisiana congressmen are joining the federal employees that are working without pay during the government shutdown as it enters its third week.The Advocate reports Republican representatives...
Higgins: Democratic Leadership Should Crack Down on Inappropriate Language Toward President Trump
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is calling on House Democratic Leadership to strictly enforce House rules governing the use of hostile and inappropriate language toward the President.Congressman...
Higgins Cosponsors Bills to Pay Military Personnel, Federal Employees During Shutdown
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that he is cosponsoring two bills that would allow some federal employees and all military personnel to receive compensation during the partial...
Higgins: There is a Crisis on our Southern Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after President Trump's address on the national security crisis at our southern border."President Trump is right....
Higgins Votes Against Pelosi for Speaker
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after voting against Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives."Madame Pelosi and House Democrats will...
Higgins Votes Against Liberal Democrat Spending Plan
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted against liberal Democrats' wasteful spending plan that expands abortion services, sends more taxpayer dollars overseas, and fails to secure America's southern...
Higgins: Democrats’ Rules Changes Pave Way for Tax Increases and Big Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after voting against House Democrats' rules package for the 116th Congress."Day one of the 116th Congress. House...
House Passes Five-Month NFIP Extension
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after the House passed a five-month, standalone reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) that extends the program...
Congress Passes Bill to Rename Lake Charles VA Clinic After Medal of Honor Recipient Douglas Fournet
U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), John Kennedy (R-LA), and U.S. Representative Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the Lake Charles Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) will be...
Lake Charles VA Clinic to be renamed in honor of Douglas Fournet
LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - The Lake Charles Community-Based Outpatient Clinic will be renamed in honor of Douglas Fournet, of Kinder.The announcement was made by Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA),...
Congressman Higgins Votes For Border Wall Funding
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted for a continuing resolution after President Trump's request for $5.7 billion in funding for the border wall was included in a revised version...
Higgins Votes Against Misguided Criminal Justice Reforms
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted against the Senate amendment to the First Step Act, which makes reforms to America's criminal justice system but lacks necessary accountability...
Higgins: Farm Bill Delivers Certainty for Louisiana Farmers
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted in support of the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report, which extends and improves Farm Bill provisions. The 2018 Farm Bill:Preserves the U.S. sugar program –...