U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (LA)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (LA)
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Chairman Higgins launches investigation into ICE raid document leaks
Congressman Clay Higgins, Chairman of the Oversight Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, has announced an investigation into the leak of sensitive government documents.
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Higgins introduces bill to strengthen protections against unlawful disclosure of firearm records
Congressman Clay Higgins has introduced the Law Enforcement Protection and Privacy Act, aimed at further restricting the unlawful disclosure of firearm trace data by strengthening the Tiahrt Amendment.
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Social Security Administration begins retroactive payments under new fairness act
Congressman Clay Higgins announced that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will start retroactive payments as part of the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA).
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Higgins supports budget resolution advancing Trump agenda
Congressman Clay Higgins has voted in favor of H. Con.
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Lawmakers propose new act using tech against fentanyl trafficking
Congressmen Clay Higgins and Seth Magaziner have introduced the Contraband Awareness Technology Catches Harmful (CATCH) Fentanyl Act, aimed at enhancing efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking at U.S. border ports of entry.
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Iraq buys more US rice under expanded agreement
Congressman Clay Higgins has announced that Iraq will be purchasing an additional 88,000 metric tons of U.S. long-grain milled rice as part of the 2024-2025 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
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Higgins backs Trump's removal of constraints on Gulf offshore drilling
Congressman Clay Higgins has expressed his support for President Trump's recent decision to lift restrictions on offshore drilling and commercial activities in the Gulf of America.
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Higgins introduces bill targeting federal support for oil and gas leasing
Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana has reintroduced the Federal Lands and Waters Leasing Transparency Act, aiming to address issues in the federal leasing process for oil and gas.
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Lawmakers urge President Trump to impose tariffs on foreign rice imports
Congressman Clay Higgins and Congresswoman Julia Letlow have reached out to President Trump, urging him to impose tariffs on rice imports from several Asian countries.
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Trump approves first LNG export authorization for Commonwealth LNG
Congressman Clay Higgins announced that President Trump and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright have approved the first Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) export authorization under the current administration to Commonwealth LNG.
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Higgins urges faster rollout of Social Security Fairness Act
Congressman Clay Higgins has urged the Social Security Administration (SSA) to expedite the implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act.
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Higgins backs border control resolution in support of America First Agenda
House Freedom Caucus Board Member, Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), has reaffirmed his backing for the Emergency Border Control Resolution.
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Higgins urges Trump to impose tariffs on foreign seafood imports
Congressman Clay Higgins has formally requested President Trump to impose tariffs and enhance trade enforcement on seafood imports from several countries, including China, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
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Higgins supports conservative budget plan focusing on border control and deficit reduction
Congressman Clay Higgins has aligned with the House Freedom Caucus (HFC) to introduce the Emergency Border Control Resolution.
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Higgins supports HALT Fentanyl Act for stricter drug classification
Congressman Clay Higgins, representing Louisiana's 3rd District, has voted in favor of the HALT Fentanyl Act, also known as H.R. 27.
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Higgins reintroduces bill to boost post-disaster insurance availability
Congressman Clay Higgins has reintroduced a bill aimed at improving the availability of homeowners insurance following natural disasters.
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Higgins introduces bill targeting tax credits for unauthorized workers
Congressman Clay Higgins has reintroduced the Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation aims to prevent individuals without proper work authorization, including illegal migrants, from claiming federal...
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Hurricane Laura recovery efforts boosted by additional FEMA funding
Congressman Clay Higgins has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will provide an additional $8,820,402.92 in federal grants to support hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana.
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Higgins supports bill ensuring care for infants surviving abortions
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has cast his vote in favor of H.R. 26, known as the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act.
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Clay Higgins announces key committee roles for 119th Congress
Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana has announced his committee assignments for the 119th Congress.