WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced H.R. 3367, to remove barriers placed on U.S. exporters so they can quickly access the market and meet the global demand of natural...
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Louisiana Rice Farmers Access ‘Massive Market’ in China
China has agreed to allow U.S. rice imports for the first time ever, opening a "massive market" for Louisiana farmers."It's huge," Louisiana Agriculture Commissioner Mike Strain said in an interview...
Reducing the Burden on American Energy Producers
American energy - of every kind - should be a steady stream of export revenue. We can safely, but effectively lower restrictions on the energy industry, including nuclear power technology. During a...
Higgins Homeland Security Bill Clears House Hurdles
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, says his legislation to authorize the Department of Homeland Security will give Congress needed oversight powers that may yet trim the department's size and...
Higgins Issues Statement on U.S. – China Rice Agreement
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released the following statement after Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reached an agreement with...
House Passes Landmark DHS Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Clay Higgins' (R-LA) comprehensive bill H.R. 2825, "The DHS Authorization Act of 2017," passed the House today with...
Higgins Introduces Bill to Reauthorize, Reform the National Flood Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reps. Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Mike Johnson (R-LA) are leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce comprehensive, bicameral legislation today that reauthorizes and reforms...
Bill Boosts Louisiana Military Bases, Troops
Barksdale's B-52s would keep flying, Fort Polk's troops would earn raises and fighter jets in Belle Chasse would remain action ready in a bulked up defense budget bill passed by the House."This can...
Higgins Questions Cyber Capabilities During Anti-Terrorism Task Force Meeting
Higgins Announces $20k For Regional Economic Development
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the Imperial Calcasieu Regional Planning and Development Commission (IMCAL) will receive a $20,000 investment to establish an economic...
Higgins Issues Statement on Passage of NDAA
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released the following statement today on the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 18."After a decade of cuts that slashed almost 25...
Higgins Announces Nearly $2.3 Million For Third District Airports
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the Abbeville Chris Crusta Memorial Airport, Crowley Le Gros Memorial Airport, Jennings Airport, and Lake Charles Regional Airport will receive...
Congressman Higgins’ Statement on Auschwitz Video Criticism
"I filmed the Auschwitz message with great humility. My intent was to offer a reverent homage to those who were murdered in Auschwitz and to remind the world that evil exists, that free nations must...
Higgins Statement on WOTUS Repeal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule to repeal the Waters of the United States...
Higgins’ Amendment Promoting Small Business Passes House Science Committee
Congressman Clay Higgins' (R-LA) amendment to H.R. 2763, "The Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Improvements Act of 2017," passed unanimously during a recent...
Higgins Issues Statement on SCOTUS Revival of Trump Travel Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's revival of President Trump's travel ban."This decision is a major victory for...
Higgins Issues Statement on VA Accountability Act Becoming Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after President Trump signed the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblowers Protection Act of...
115th Congress: Highlights from the First Six Months
Six months into the 115th Congress, and this U.S. House of Representatives has claimed its place as one of the most productive Congresses in modern history. This House has passed more than 160...
Higgins’ Bill to Promote Culture of Responsibility at DHS Passes House
Congressman Clay Higgins', R-LA, bill to improve employee integrity at the Department of Homeland Security, H.R. 2131 the "DHS Fixing Internal Response to Misconduct (FIRM) Act," unanimously passed...
Sandbag locations available in Acadiana & SWLA
This page will be updated as more locations become available.ACADIA PARISH -Sandbags will be available at the Crowley Public Works building, located at 220 Jack Mitchell Road, on Tuesday, September...