U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (LA)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (LA)
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Congress urged to address financial challenges faced by American farmers
As members of Congress representing districts heavily reliant on agriculture, lawmakers are voicing concerns over the financial challenges facing American farmers.
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Higgins urges action from Senate on Social Security Fairness Act
Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana is calling on the Senate to advance the Social Security Fairness Act, known as H.R. 82.
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Water resources bill passes with measures benefiting South Louisiana
Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana has supported the House passage of S. 4367, known as the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).
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National defense act passes with focus on military support in Louisiana
Congressman Clay Higgins, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, announced the passage of the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (NDAA).
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Higgins releases findings on J13 investigation
Congressman Clay Higgins, representing Louisiana, has released an addendum to the Task Force's final report on the attempted assassination of Donald J. Trump.
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Water resources bill passes with key benefits for South Louisiana
Congressman Clay Higgins has supported the House passage of S. 4367, known as the Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA).
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Higgins urges Senate action on stalled Social Security Fairness Act
Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana has called on the U.S. Senate to proceed with a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act.
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Higgins supports bill to expand Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Congressman Clay Higgins has expressed approval following the House's approval of H.R. 6843, a bill that incorporates Lafourche Parish into the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area.
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Louisiana students win Congressional App Challenge with 'Town Square' business directory
Congressman Clay Higgins has announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for Louisiana’s 3rd District.
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Higgins introduces bill targeting streamlined federal cybersecurity regulations
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at enhancing cybersecurity protections across the United States.
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Higgins urges Louisiana legislature to focus on fiscal reform
Congressman Clay Higgins from Louisiana has reached out to the state legislature, urging a collaborative effort towards fiscal reform.
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House passes Social Security Fairness Act repealing WEP and GPO
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Social Security Fairness Act, known as H.R. 82, which aims to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
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Higgins' bill on modernizing federal register passes House
Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana has introduced a bipartisan bill, the Federal Register Modernization Act, which has successfully passed in the House.
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Lawmakers urge review of Treasury's compliance on international economic projects
Congressmen Clay Higgins, James Comer, and Troy Nehls are urging the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to investigate if the U.S. Treasury Department is following legal mandates that require opposition to international economic...
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Congressman Higgins proposes conservative solutions to tackle affordability crisis
Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana has released a video presenting conservative policy solutions aimed at addressing the affordability crisis affecting American families.
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Higgins proposes shifting Ukraine aid funds to US disaster relief
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has proposed a legislative measure to redirect funds initially intended for Ukraine towards disaster relief efforts in the United States.
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Higgins demands DHS response on TB case at Louisiana ICE facility
Congressman Clay Higgins has raised concerns about a reported case of a Chinese immigrant infected with tuberculosis at an ICE facility in Louisiana.
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Higgins calls on Biden for military aid after Hurricane Helene
Congressman Clay Higgins has urged President Joe Biden to deploy military resources to aid communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. In a letter, Higgins emphasized the need for the Department of Defense to conduct airdrop operations, delivering personnel and supplies to affected areas.
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Subpoena issued for documents on missing border crisis children
Congressman Clay Higgins, Chairman of the Border Security Subcommittee, along with House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green, has issued a subpoena to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. The subpoena demands documents related to the screening and vetting process for sponsors who have taken custody of unaccompanied alien children from the Biden-Harris administration.
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Higgins' bill to combat fentanyl trafficking passes committee
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that his legislation to combat fentanyl trafficking, the Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful (CATCH) Fentanyl Act, has passed the House Homeland Security Committee by unanimous vote.