U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (LA)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (LA)
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Higgins appointed chairman of oversight subcommittee on federal law enforcement
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has been appointed as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement for the 119th Congress.
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Republican congressmen introduce bill against Biden's offshore drilling ban
On January 17, 2025, three Republican congressmen introduced a bill aimed at overturning President Biden's recent offshore drilling ban.
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Congressman Higgins criticizes SSA over service delays affecting seniors
During a recent House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing, Congressman Clay Higgins expressed his dissatisfaction with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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Higgins supports act to protect women's sports under Title IX
Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana has voted in favor of H.R. 28, known as the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act.
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Higgins announces $117M for Hurricane Francine recovery efforts
Congressman Clay Higgins has announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will allocate $117,946,000 in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding to Louisiana.
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Federal Register modernization act becomes law
The Federal Register Modernization Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Congressman Clay Higgins and Congressman Gerry Connolly, was signed into law on January 4, 2025.
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Higgins introduces bill aiming to resume halted border wall construction
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced H.R. 163, known as the Finish the Wall Act, which aims to resume construction of the border wall system.
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Higgins introduces act proposing abolition of EPA
Congressman Clay Higgins has introduced the Sovereign State Environmental Quality Assurance Act (SSEQAA) aimed at dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and redirecting its funds to state-level environmental agencies.
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Social Security Fairness Act advances to President's desk after passing Congress
Congressman Clay Higgins announced that the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), also known as H.R. 82, is set to become law.
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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.