WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that he is cosponsoring H.R. 2152, the Citizens' Right to Know Act, by Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX). The bill requires state and...
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Higgins Issues Statement on Passage of Harvey Relief Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following response to passage of the Hurricane Harvey relief bill."Congress has acted quickly to provide emergency relief to fund...
Trump Meets with Congressmen, Cajun Navy in Louisiana
Air Force One landed at Chennault International Airport in Southwest Louisiana Saturday afternoon, met on the air strip by politicians intent on showing the president their state needs his...
Rescue Efforts Continue in Louisiana Following Harvey
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Rep. Higgins on Flooding and Relief Efforts in LA03
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins has been on the ground in SW Louisiana as Hurricane Harvey impacted the Texas and Louisiana coasts… He filled us in on impacts of the storm, and the mobilization of citizens...
Congressman Higgins discusses Harvey with PBS NewsHour
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South Louisiana feeling Harvey’s impact as rescue, shelter operations continue
Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana's 3rd District says his constituents continue to feel the impacts of Harvey, as residents are taking part in rescue and shelter operations. Although much of...
As Texans Suffer, Scaled-Back Flood Insurance Bill Likely as Deadline Looms
With swaths of Houston underwater, the faltering federal flood insurance program is likely headed for another short-term extension — a step lawmakers took 17 times between 2008 and 2012 before...
Sandbag Locations for Hurricane Harvey
ACADIA PARISHAcadia Parish Police Jury 337-788-8861 Available by appointment distributing 6:30am-5:00pm Mon-Thurs; 6:30am-12:00pm on Friday limit 12 bags per household servicing rural areas only....
U.S. Rep. Higgins Discusses Budget at Acadiana Press Club
On Aug. 18, The Daily Advertiser held a news forum for U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins to discuss his time in office and major issues, including the national debt."The size of our nation's debt is colossal,"...
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...
Louisiana Poised to Lead the Way in New “America First” Energy Climate
For nearly a decade, Louisiana's oil and gas industry has been targeted by ideologically-charged efforts to suppress fossil fuel energy production. The energy and fuel refining industries have long...
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...
Higgins’ Office Announces Participation in 2017 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Clay Higgins' (R-LA) office is excited to announce that Louisiana's third congressional district will be participating in the 2017 Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an...
Higgins to Hold Town Hall in Youngsville
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) will host a town hall this week in Youngsville, LA. The event is open to the public. Congressman Higgins will answer questions and provide a brief update from his...
Bills Would Open Snapper Harvest Out to At Least 25 Miles
Louisiana senators and representatives have introduced companion legislation in Congress that would give states management authority of red snapper out to 25 miles or 25 fathoms, whichever is...
Lawmakers Rethink Federal Use of Kaspersky Lab Products
Congressional lawmakers and federal agencies are reevaluating the federal government's relationship with Moscow-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab over concerns about the company's ties with...
Higgins Introduces Bill to Improve Veterans Caregiver Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced H.R. 3308, a bill calling for improvements and consolidation of two veteran caregiver programs within the Veterans Health...
Higgins Issues Statement on Make America Secure Appropriations Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following response to passage of H.R. 3219, the Make America Secure Appropriations Act for FY 18."The national security funding bill...
Congressman Higgins Speaks on Agriculture and Rural America
Had the privilege to join my friend Congressman Jodey Arrington on the House floor last night, speaking about agriculture and rural America. Given a level playing field and opportunities to compete...