A former longtime Louisiana lawman who is now a Republican congressman told former Trump attorney Michael Cohen that he "reminds" him of some of the "several thousand men" he's arrested."Mr. Cohen,...
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Higgins Supports President Trump’s Emergency Declaration
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement on President Trump's declaration of a national emergency in accordance with the National Emergencies Act."Congress...
Higgins Introduces Bill to Protect Working Families From Government Shutdowns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) recently introduced bipartisan legislation that would protect working families from government shutdowns. The bill would create a zero-interest...
Higgins Votes Against Conference Spending Agreement, Supports President’s Right to Declare National Emergency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after voting against the Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2019."Most Americans want to see government...
Congressman Higgins Receives Prestigious CHRISTUS Health Eagle Award
LAKE CHARLES, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has been named the recipient of the 2019 CHRISTUS Health Eagle Award for his efforts to protect access to quality health care and support the...
Higgins: “Our nation is safer, stronger, and more secure”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union address."President Trump delivered an uplifting and powerful vision for...
VIDEO: Congressman Clay Higgins (R-La) responds to State of the Union Address
Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana's 3rd Congressional District reacted to the State of the Union Address.Higgins says President Trump has the legal authority and obligation to protect our...
Higgins on front row for border wall debate, possible Trump investigations
Louisiana GOP U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins' committee assignments have landed him on the front lines of the border wall controversy and potential investigations of President Donald Trump and his...
Higgins named to Oversight & Reform Committee
Even as Democrats move into leadership positions of the House of Representatives, Republicans are announcing committee appointments to fight an expected deluge of investigations and questions for...
Higgins Named Top Republican on Border Security Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), a returning member of the House Homeland Security Committee, has been named the top Republican or "Ranking Member" of the Subcommittee on Border...
Higgins to Serve on Oversight & Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that he will serve on the House Oversight & Reform Committee during the 116th Congress. Congressman Higgins is a new addition...
Higgins: Pelosi’s State of the Union Decision is a Political Stunt
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after Speaker Pelosi revoked President Trump's invitation to deliver his State of the Union address."The House of...
Higgins Cosponsors Pro-Life Protections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is cosponsoring six pieces of legislation that would advance pro-life protections and prohibit the use of taxpayer funds for abortion services....
WATCH: Higgins Explains Border Wall, Mission of Border Agents
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) recently posted a video to his social media accounts that outlines the mission of border enforcement agents, the purpose of physical barriers, and...
Higgins: Border Wall Explained
Rep. Clay Higgins among Louisiana congressman not accepting pay checks amid government shutdown
Four Louisiana congressmen are joining the federal employees that are working without pay during the government shutdown as it enters its third week.The Advocate reports Republican representatives...
Higgins: Democratic Leadership Should Crack Down on Inappropriate Language Toward President Trump
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is calling on House Democratic Leadership to strictly enforce House rules governing the use of hostile and inappropriate language toward the President.Congressman...
Higgins Cosponsors Bills to Pay Military Personnel, Federal Employees During Shutdown
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that he is cosponsoring two bills that would allow some federal employees and all military personnel to receive compensation during the partial...
Higgins: There is a Crisis on our Southern Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after President Trump's address on the national security crisis at our southern border."President Trump is right....
Higgins: Democrats’ Rules Changes Pave Way for Tax Increases and Big Government
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after voting against House Democrats' rules package for the 116th Congress."Day one of the 116th Congress. House...