WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins, R-LA, issued the following statement regarding President Trump's executive order to improve accountability and protect whistleblowers at the VA."The...
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Congressman Higgins Assesses Border Security Needs at Southern Border
Congressman Higgins Introduces DHS FIRM Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Clay Higgins, R-LA, introduced the "DHS Fixing Internal Response to Misconduct (FIRM) Act" on Wednesday. The legislation directs the Chief Human Capital Officer at the...
Rep. Higgins Tours Sasol Project in Calcasieu Parish
Higgins Discusses Importance of Ship Channel
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, said one of his biggest priorities is making sure the Calcasieu Ship Channel is dredged to its congressionally authorized depths so it can serve the...
Some Vacation: Higgins’ Madcap District Dash
Election to Congress was a step down from Sheriff's Office captain, U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, told an Iota crowd last week.Maybe he was kidding. But Higgins' schedule over Congress'...
Louisiana Congressman Meets with Local Rice Millers
RAYNE, LOUISIANA -- On Monday, Congressman Clay Higgins and his in-state staff met with the CEO's of three southwest Louisiana rice mills and USA Rice staff while he was in the district. Congressman...
Higgins Returns to a ‘Very Special Place’ for Town Hall Meeting
IOTA — Clay Higgins never forgot the rousing welcome this Acadia Parish town of 1,500 gave him during his 2016 congressional campaign.A political neophyte, he'd never expected the brass-knuckles...
Clay Higgins Hosts Iota Town Hall Meeting
Watch the video segment here:https://www.kplctv.com/story/35171956/clay-higgins-hosts-iota-town-hall-meetingIOTA, LA (KPLC) -Congressman Clay Higgins hosted a town hall meeting in Iota on Monday...
Higgins, Energetic Crowd Engage in New Iberia
NEW IBERIA — This time, the Washington lawmaker didn't flee the room.U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, engaged with citizens for two hours Thursday night during a sometimes spirited town hall...
Congressman Higgins Receives Positive Response in New Iberia
Watch the video segment here:https://klfy.com/2017/04/13/congressman-clay-higgins-hosts-town-hall-meeting-in-new-iberia/NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) – Concerns, questions, and opinions were all stated...
When Prison Doors Open, Higgins Talks about Re-Entry into Society
ST. MARTINVILLE — U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, met with local ministers and others about re-entry into society by prisoners Tuesday afternoon in St. Martinville.Higgins, who said he has...
Congressman Higgins Visits Businesses in St. Mary Parish
Louisiana Delegation Announces $10 Million Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), Dr. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.), Rep. Clay Higgins (R-La.), Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-La.) and...
Congressman Higgins Introduces Legislation to Audit the VHA
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Clay Higgins, R-LA, has introduced legislation directing the Comptroller General of the United States to periodically audit the Veterans Health Administration.The...
Higgins Supports Weather Research & Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Clay Higgins took to the House floor last night to offer his support for H.R. 353, the Weather Research & Forecasting Innovation Act of 2017, before it passed...
Higgins Keeps Watch on Mexican Border
A four-day, weekend trek along the Mexican border has convinced U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, that America can protect its southern perimeter with a mix of resolve, reinforcements and...
Congressman Higgins Tours US-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Higgins recently returned from a congressional trip to the United States' southern border with colleagues from the House Homeland Security Committee and a bipartisan...
Congressman Higgins Issues Statement on Weather-Related Deaths in St. Martin Parish
BREAUX BRIDGE - Congressman Clay Higgins has issued a statement regarding the tragic deaths of Francine Gotch and her young daughter. "This weekend's severe weather has tragically taken two...
Rep. Higgins Urges Passage on DHS Acquisition Authorities Act of 2017
Congressman Higgins passed his first piece of legislation this evening. The DHS Acquisition Authorities Act of 2017 overwhelmingly passed 407-1. The bill puts forth common-sense solutions, raises...