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Clay Higgins

Clay Higgins

RRepublicanLA-3 · Representative
55
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence8
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone11
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency47
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
27
Total Statements
10
Floor Speeches
17
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 21Environment: 8Immigration: 6Crime & Justice: 4Defense: 4Infrastructure: 4Agriculture: 3Veterans: 3Housing: 3Trade: 3Economy: 2Gun Policy: 1Labor: 1Voting Rights: 1Healthcare: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 17Urgent: 5Bipartisan: 3Ceremonial: 2

Statements (27)

Press Release2026-05-14Taxes
Higgins Urges Nation to ‘Stand Back Up in the Glory of God’ in House Floor Speech

Higgins Urges Nation to ‘Stand Back Up in the Glory of God’ in House Floor Speech WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) spoke on the House Floor Tuesday evening, celebrating this year’s National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise, and Thanksgiving alongside Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA),…

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Press Release2026-05-13TaxesHR2071
Higgins, Nehls Legislation to Protect American Shrimpers from Taxpayer-Funded Foreign Competition Passes House

Higgins, Nehls Legislation to Protect American Shrimpers from Taxpayer-Funded Foreign Competition Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued a statement after the House passed H.R. 2071, the Save Our Shrimpers Act. Higgins introduced the bill in March 2025 alongside Rep.…

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Press Release2026-05-12TaxesTrade
Higgins Leads Effort to Initiate Investigation into Foreign Seafood Importers Engaging in Harmful Trade Practices

Higgins Leads Effort to Initiate Investigation into Foreign Seafood Importers Engaging in Harmful Trade Practices WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Troy Carter (D-LA) penned a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer urging a Section 301 investigation into…

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Press Release2026-05-04TaxesCrime & Justice
Higgins Introduces Legislation to Close “Made in America” Loophole in Law Enforcement Body Armor

Higgins Introduces Legislation to Close “Made in America” Loophole in Law Enforcement Body Armor WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), Congressman Pat Harrigan (R-NC), and Congresswoman Sheri Biggs (R-SC) today introduced the Ballistic Armor Made in America Act, legislation that…

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Press Release2026-04-24UrgentImmigrationTaxes
Higgins Announces Additional $27M for Hurricane Recovery Projects in South Louisiana

Higgins Announces Additional $27M for Hurricane Recovery Projects in South Louisiana WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced the approval of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for five additional projects in Louisiana’s 3rd District, totaling $27,421,264.33. The…

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Floor Speech2026-04-21BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareDefenseHR2
CELEBRATING THE FREEDOM CAUCUS AND TIMOTHY REITZ

CELEBRATING THE FREEDOM CAUCUS AND TIMOTHY REITZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3033-H3039] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-16BipartisanImmigrationTaxesDefenseHR8035HRES1175
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8035, EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES OF TITLE VII OF THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT OF 1978

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8035, EXTENSION OF AUTHORITIES OF TITLE VII OF THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SURVEILLANCE ACT OF 1978 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages…

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Press Release2026-04-08CeremonialTaxes
Higgins Earns Perfect 100% Rating on Heritage Action Scorecard

Higgins Earns Perfect 100% Rating on Heritage Action Scorecard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) was recently celebrated for achieving a 100% rating on Heritage Action’s Scorecard for the 119th Congress. The Heritage Action Scorecard tracks votes and co-sponsorships of key…

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Press Release2026-04-08UrgentTaxes
Higgins Urges Oversight Committee to Rescind Bondi Subpoena

Higgins Urges Oversight Committee to Rescind Bondi Subpoena WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered a letter to Chairman James Comer, urging the rescission of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s subpoena to former Attorney General Pam Bondi. “After the…

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Press Release2026-04-01Taxes
Higgins Calls for Major Reforms to Army Corps Civil Works Mission

Higgins Calls for Major Reforms to Army Corps Civil Works Mission WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released the following statement on his ongoing efforts to demand performance and accountability from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). “The Army Corps is hoarding tens of…

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Press Release2026-03-31TaxesEnvironment
Higgins Supports $203M in GOMESA Revenue for Louisiana

Higgins Supports $203M in GOMESA Revenue for Louisiana LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released a statement following the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) announcement of a record $460.9 million in energy revenue to the Gulf states, with more than $203.7 million being delivered to…

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Press Release2026-03-31TaxesEnvironment
Higgins Helps Secure $772,800 for Port of Morgan City Equipment Upgrades

Higgins Helps Secure $772,800 for Port of Morgan City Equipment Upgrades WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded a grant of $772,800 to the Port of Morgan City for the procurement of a new crane to be used at the…

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Press Release2026-03-30TaxesHR8131
Higgins Introduces Legislation Establishing Homeland Defense Service Ribbon for National Guard

Higgins Introduces Legislation Establishing Homeland Defense Service Ribbon for National Guard WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced H.R. 8131, the National Guard Homeland Defense Service Ribbon Act. This bill establishes a nationally recognized service ribbon to honor…

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Floor Speech2026-03-25UrgentImmigrationGun PolicyTaxesHR5103HR5
MAKE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL ACT OF 2025

MAKE THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2698-H2705] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2026-03-19BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR7996
Higgins Introduces Legislation Recognizing Utility Line Technicians as First Responders

Higgins Introduces Legislation Recognizing Utility Line Technicians as First Responders WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) reintroduced H.R. 7996, the Linemen Legacy Act, which would include utility line technicians under the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) definition of…

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Press Release2026-03-14ImmigrationTaxes
Higgins Advocates for Crawfish Industry Amidst Workforce Challenges

Higgins Advocates for Crawfish Industry Amidst Workforce Challenges LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released the following statement on efforts to address workforce challenges facing Louisiana’s crawfish industry. “Many of Louisiana’s crawfish processors are facing significant…

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Press Release2026-03-12Taxes
Higgins Advocates for Fort Polk During House Armed Services Committee Hearing

Higgins Advocates for Fort Polk During House Armed Services Committee Hearing WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) addressed ongoing efforts to improve facilities at Fort Polk during a recent House Armed Services Subcommittee hearing. During the hearing, Congressman Higgins requested…

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Press Release2026-03-10TaxesEnvironmentInfrastructure
Higgins Backs Successful Effort to Secure Cutting-Edge Pilot Program for Houma-Terrebonne Airport

Higgins Backs Successful Effort to Secure Cutting-Edge Pilot Program for Houma-Terrebonne Airport WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) selected Louisiana’s proposal for the new…

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Press Release2026-03-09TaxesDefenseVoting Rights
Higgins Introduces Legislation to Stop Unsolicited Mail-in Ballots, Petitions President Trump for Support

Higgins Introduces Legislation to Stop Unsolicited Mail-in Ballots, Petitions President Trump for Support WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced the Mail Ballot Integrity Act, which would safeguard elections by prohibiting states from sending unsolicited mail-in ballots to…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05EnvironmentHousingHR7744
FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2449-H2451] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Press Release2026-02-27UrgentTaxes
Higgins Announces Additional $67M for Hurricane Recovery Projects in South Louisiana

Higgins Announces Additional $67M for Hurricane Recovery Projects in South Louisiana WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced the approval of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding for six additional projects in Louisiana’s 3rd District, totaling $67,431,429.58. The…

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Floor Speech2025-03-11CeremonialAgriculture
HONORING REVEREND JIMMY SWAGGART'S 90TH BIRTHDAY

HONORING REVEREND JIMMY SWAGGART'S 90TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E202] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E103] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2024-12-19Economy
HONORING RICK RICKER, A DEAR FRIEND AND BROTHER

HONORING RICK RICKER, A DEAR FRIEND AND BROTHER Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1309] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2024-09-18UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR9494HR2
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS ACT, 2025

CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H5358-H5370] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2023-02-10
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 28 (Friday, February 10, 2023)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E115] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2018-07-25EconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR5693
LONG-TERM CARE VETERANS CHOICE ACT

LONG-TERM CARE VETERANS CHOICE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 125 (Wednesday, July 25, 2018)] [House] [Pages H7172-H7175] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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