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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...
Congressman Higgins Joins Colleagues Urging for Reform to Red Snapper Management
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...
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...