Investments in water management and flood mitigation make our communities more resilient and produce long-term cost savings. My office will continue working with our local, state, and federal partners to prioritize investments and legislative solutions that improve flood control infrastructure in South Louisiana. Below is a timeline of actions that my office has taken on these issues.
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Higgins Working With Port Officials, Federal Partners to Restore Calcasieu Ship Channel
LAKE CHARLES, LA - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) met with officials at the Port of Lake Charles today to discuss the Port's state of emergency and hurricane-related navigation closures on the...
Higgins Urges President Trump to Approve Louisiana’s Disaster Request Following Hurricane Delta
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter today to President Trump urging him to approve Louisiana's request for a major disaster declaration following Hurricane Delta.The...
Higgins, LA Delegation Request Increased FEMA Assistance Ahead of Hurricane Delta
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and members of the Louisiana congressional delegation sent a letter to President Trump today requesting a larger share of federal funding to help...
Higgins Announces Flood Mitigation Funds for Lafayette Parish
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA will award $2,645,011 to Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) for flood mitigation efforts. The hazard mitigation...
Higgins Requests Cost Share Adjustment for FEMA Public Assistance Funds
LAFAYETTE, LA - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter today to President Trump requesting a cost share adjustment for FEMA Public Assistance funds to help Louisiana manage both recovery...