U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins wants to support Louisiana tourism and economic development with "common sense legislation," which could mean rolling back regulations that are hurting the industry."From a...
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American Press Commends Higgins for work on Calcasieu Channel
The artery of the area's lifeline for industry — the Calcasieu Ship Channel — is getting a little less unclogged because of efforts by Rep. Clay Higgins. Last week, the congressman announced he had...
Higgins, Cassidy Introduce Bicameral Bill to Improve Veterans’ Access to Timely & Quality Care
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced the Veterans Emergency Room Relief Act of 2017 in the U.S. House of Representatives this week, which would require the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA)...
‘Historically Rare’
Rep. Clay Higgins visited the Port of Lake Charles Monday to announce that, after rigorously lobbying in Washington to secure more funds for dredging the Calcasieu Ship Channel, he succeeded in...
Congressman Higgins Announces More Federal Funding for Port of Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, LA (KPLC) - Congressman Clay Higgins visited The Port of Lake Charles today to announce an additional $10 million of federal funding will now go to dredging the Ship Channel, bringing...
Higgins Announces Additional $10M for Calcasieu Channel
Proud to announce that the Army Corps Work Plan includes an additional $10 million dedicated to dredging the Calcasieu Channel. Ensuring that the channel stays open for business is vital to the Port...
Congressman Clay Higgins Tours Louisiana Rice Country
CROWLEY, LA -- Yesterday, USA Rice staff from Louisiana organized a tour of the Louisiana rice industry for Congressman Clay Higgins. Higgins was accompanied by in-state and Washington, DC staff...
Higgins Introduces Bills to Reauthorize U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced two pieces of legislation, H.R. 2751 and H.R. 2752, as part of a comprehensive re-authorization of the Department of Homeland...
Rep. Higgins Reflects on Memorial Day
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins was in Carencro on Monday to participate in several Memorial Day ceremonies taking place across Acadiana.Higgins spoke to a group of veterans and local residents at Walters...
Higgins Presents Local Student with Congressional Medal Award
GRAND COTEAU, LA – Congressman Higgins presented Berchmans Academy student Adam Bobbs with the Congressional Award Silver Medal during a ceremony in Grand Coteau this morning."Congressional Award...
Higgins Issues Statement on Trump Budget
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement today regarding President Trump's recently released budget proposal. "I'm well on record as a loud and vocal supporter of President...
Higgins Speaks in Support of National Police Week
During a week where the U.S. House of Representatives voted on significant legislation to honor and protect law enforcement officers, Congressman Higgins took to the House floor to commemorate...
Congressman Higgins speaks on National Police Week from House Floor
Louisiana Delegation Sends Letter to President Trump Urging Funding for Channel Maintenance
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and the Louisiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Trump yesterday, requesting that the President prioritize Army Corps of...
Congressman Higgins Names Lafayette Student Winner of Congressional Art Competition
Congressman Higgins recently announced Gabby Deshotels, a junior from St. Thomas More Catholic School in Lafayette Parish as the winner of the Congressional Art Competition for high school students...
Breaking Down the AHCA
What does the American Health Care Act do?The AHCA repeals and replaces Obamacare with free-market principles that provide greater access to cost-effective, patient-centered health insurance. The...
Op-Ed: Bayou Bridge Pipeline Represents Jobs, Investment in Louisiana
It will come as no shock to many of you reading this when I state that partisan divide in Washington has reached historic levels and is now spilling over into one arena where both parties have...
Rep. Higgins Issues Statement on Passage of the American Health Care Act
WASHINGTON D.C. - Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement about his support for H.R. 1628 - The American Health Care Act of 2017."For seven years, Obamacare has devoured itself,...
Higgins’ Bill “DHS FIRM Act” Advances Through Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – 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,"...
Rep. Higgins Issues Statement on Trump Executive Order to Expand Offshore Drilling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins, R-LA, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's executive order today to expand offshore drilling and oil and gas exploration."It's...