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 Announces Funding for Dredging, Waterway Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that South Louisiana waterway projects received significant funding in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FY 2021 Work Plan.For...
Higgins Commends Passage of Bill to Expand Disaster Mitigation Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) commended the passage of S. 3418, the Safeguarding Tomorrow Through Ongoing Risk Mitigation (STORM) Act, which expands funding opportunities...
Higgins: Water Resources Bill Includes Win for Calcasieu Ship Channel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) commended House passage of S. 1811, the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (WRDA), which authorizes improvements to America's ports,...
Higgins: 100% Federal Cost-Share Authorized for Hurricane Laura Public Assistance
LAKE CHARLES, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that President Trump approved the Louisiana delegation's request for a 100% federal cost-share for FEMA Public Assistance programs...
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...