Clay Higgins

Higgins Celebrates Groundbreaking of Advanced Air Mobility Pilot Program at Houma-Terrebonne Airport LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) congratulated state and local leaders on breaking ground on Louisiana s Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL)…

Higgins Urges President Trump to Direct Army Corps Action on the Vermilion River in Conjunction with UL-Lafayette, Renews Call for Civil Works Reform LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump respectfully urging him to direct the U.S. Army Corps of…

HONORING THE CHAMPAGNE FAMILY AND 100 YEARS OF CHAMPAGNE'S MARCHE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 131 (Monday, August 10, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 131 (Monday, August 10, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E781-E782] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

Higgins Qualifies for Reelection to U.S. House, Pledges to Continue to Deliver for Louisiana LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released the following statement after qualifying for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives in Louisiana’s Third Congressional District: “This week,…

Higgins Outlines Strategy to Pass the SAVE America Act through Senate WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued a statement urging the U.S. Senate to pass the SAVE America Act, legislation that would require individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when…

Higgins Works with Louisiana Farm Bureau to Modernize USDA Program WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced H.R. 9781, the Defend American Agriculture Act, legislation that raises the borrowing authority of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Commodity Credit…

Higgins Asks FBI to Examine Orleans Parish Grand Jury Indictment of LA AG Murrill WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel earlier this month, requesting an investigation into the indictment of Louisiana Attorney…

AMERICA 250 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 120 (Wednesday, July 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H5165-H5168] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] AMERICA 250 (Under the…

Higgins Secures Louisiana Wins in FY27 National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year…

Higgins’ Legislation Cracking Down on Toxic Foreign Imports Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2715, the Destruction of Hazardous Imports Act. Congressman Higgins and Congressman Troy Carter (D-LA)…

DESTRUCTION OF HAZARDOUS IMPORTS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 118 (Monday, July 20, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4637-H4639] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Higgins’ Legislation Naming Lafayette VA Clinic after Veteran Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. Passes House WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued a statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 6963, legislation designating the outpatient clinic of the Department of…

HigginsReintroduces Legislation to Combat Computer-Generated Comment Abuse in Federal Rulemaking WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) reintroduced H.R. 9643, the Comment Integrity and Management Act, legislation to protect the federal rulemaking process by requiring agencies to verify…

RODNEY C. HAMILTON SR. VA CLINIC Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 115 (Wednesday, July 15, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4474-H4475] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

Higgins Announces Lafayette Student as Winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that Kristian Richard, a Lafayette homeschool student, is the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana’s 3rd District.…

HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. JOHN NOBLE, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 106 (Wednesday, June 24, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E615-E616] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Higgins Urges Federal Investigation Into Los Angeles Election Fraud Allegations, Calls for Funding Freeze LAFAYETTE, LA — Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) sent a letter today to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance urging the administration to launch a federal investigation into…

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),…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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 […

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 ]…

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…

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…

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 ]…

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 ]…