RAYNE, LOUISIANA -- On Monday, Congressman Clay Higgins and his in-state staff met with the CEO's of three southwest Louisiana rice mills and USA Rice staff while he was in the district. Congressman...
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Higgins Returns to a ‘Very Special Place’ for Town Hall Meeting
IOTA — Clay Higgins never forgot the rousing welcome this Acadia Parish town of 1,500 gave him during his 2016 congressional campaign.A political neophyte, he'd never expected the brass-knuckles...
Clay Higgins Hosts Iota Town Hall Meeting
Watch the video segment here:https://www.kplctv.com/story/35171956/clay-higgins-hosts-iota-town-hall-meetingIOTA, LA (KPLC) -Congressman Clay Higgins hosted a town hall meeting in Iota on Monday...
Higgins, Energetic Crowd Engage in New Iberia
NEW IBERIA — This time, the Washington lawmaker didn't flee the room.U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, engaged with citizens for two hours Thursday night during a sometimes spirited town hall...
Congressman Higgins Receives Positive Response in New Iberia
Watch the video segment here:https://klfy.com/2017/04/13/congressman-clay-higgins-hosts-town-hall-meeting-in-new-iberia/NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) – Concerns, questions, and opinions were all stated...
Congressman Higgins Visits Businesses in St. Mary Parish
When Prison Doors Open, Higgins Talks about Re-Entry into Society
ST. MARTINVILLE — U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Port Barre, met with local ministers and others about re-entry into society by prisoners Tuesday afternoon in St. Martinville.Higgins, who said he has...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...