Today, Congressman Higgins joined several House colleagues urging Secretary of Commerce Ross to utilize real-time, locally-generated data to better predict red snapper populations and improve access...
Press Releases
In The News
Media Kit
Rep. Higgins Honors Sgt. Shawn Anderson
Sergeant Shawn T. Anderson, a veteran and highly-decorated police officer, gave his last life's blood in service of all of us. Today, Congressman Higgins rose to honor his Thin Blue Line brother on...
House Passes Higgins’ First Bill to Increase Efficiency of DHS Major Acquisition Programs
WASHINGTON, DC – A bill authored by Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) overwhelmingly passed the House on Monday, March 20.The bill, the DHS Acquisition Authorities Act of 2017, creates greater...
Congressman Higgins Questions VA Secretary About Funding for Family Care Givers
I am greatly encouraged by the new VA Secretary David Shulkin's plans to give Veterans greater access to private care. As a member of the VA Committee, I had the opportunity to ask Sec. Shulkin...
Rep. Higgins in Homeland Security Hearing
Congressman Higgins had the opportunity to question Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly about the his views about enhanced and extensive investigation into the social media accounts of visa...
Higgins’ First Bill Clears House Panel
Higgins spoke briefly — about a minute, his spokesman said — on the DHS Acquisition Authorities Act of 2017, which he filed Feb. 28, before the House Committee on Homeland Security, to which he is...
Rep. Higgins Advocates for Innovative Materials in Infrastructure Projects
I testified in front of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture today. As we search for ways to fund sorely needed infrastructure projects throughout America, we need to make sure the...
Congress Announces Replacement Law for Obamacare
Read the first draft of the new Obamacare Replacement Law and let us know what you think.CLICK HERE
Rep. Higgins Introduces First Piece of Legislation
WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced H.R. 1252 the "DHS Acquisition Authorities Act of 2017" as his first legislative initiative as a member of Congress. The bill is designed to...
Rep. Higgins Inspects Lake Charles Bridge
Congressman Higgins visited the I-10 Bridge in Lake Charles recently with DOTD.
Congressman Higgins Joins Bi-Partisan Cuba Working Group
WASHINGTON D.C. – Rep. Clay Higgins has joined the Cuba Working Group. The group seeks to advance policy proposals to promote the rapidly changing status in the U.S.-Cuba relationship. As the...
Statement on President Trump’s Joint Address to the Congress
"The President delivered a unifying, non-partisan message that I believe Americans needed to hear. He addressed important issues such as the economy, immigration, terrorism and education. I think...
Rep. Clay Higgins Named to Anti-Terrorism Task Force
WASHINGTON DC - Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) has been appointed to serve on a bi-partisan, eight member Homeland Security Committee Task Force focused on denying terrorists entry into the United States....
Rep. Higgins Raises Concerns About Cybersecurity
Rep. Higgins discussed threats to cyber security last week with John Roth, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and Rebecca Gambler of the GAO. This is an area we must improve upon.
Key Votes in the First 50 Days
Rep. Clay Higgins During Science, Space, & Technology Committee
During our Science, Space & Technology Committee Hearing today, I was honored to have the opportunity to question NASA heroes about Chinese or Russian involvement in our plans to restore NASA...
Rep. Clay Higgins Supports Clarification of the Jones Act
WASHINGTON DC - The US Customs and Border Protection Agency recently issued clarifications for Jones Act compliance. This action brings the Jones Act back into line with its original intentions....
Rep. Higgins Offers Support of President Trump’s Travel Ban
Rep. Clay Higgins Optimistic About Inauguration
WASHINGTON DC - As President Donald J. Trump was sworn in today as the 45th President of the United States, Rep. Higgins (R-LA) is enthusiastic about the new administration."The mood in DC is...
Higgins: Energy in Capital’s Streets
Acadiana's new congressman says he sensed renewed energy in Washington as President Donald J. Trump was sworn in to office Friday."The mood in DC is incredibly optimistic," said U.S. Rep. Clay...