U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (LA)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins (LA)
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Higgins Announces $32.2M in Hurricane Recovery Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) revealed today that FEMA is allocating an additional $32,204,013.10 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana. The funding stems from the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Laura (DR-4559-LA), which Congressman Higgins supported.Among the allocations are $3,579,440.76 for repairs to the St. Louis High School old gym, $21,022,560.60 for repairs to the main building, and $7,602,011.74 for repairs to the school campus, all under the Society of the Roman Catholic Church of the...
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Higgins Welcomes System Restoration after Change Healthcare Cyberattack
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced that, per reports, Change Healthcare, a segment of UnitedHealth Group, has restored much of its electronic payment system after a 3-week system outage due to a ransomware attack. Claims processing is expected to resume today, March 15, with a full system restoration phased in the next week.In February, Change HealthCare publicly disclosed that it had been the victim of the most significant cyberattack on the U.S. health care system in American history. This attack severely impacted not only the health care...
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Higgins Commends Governor Landry’s Executive Order on Crawfish
LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has praised Governor Jeff Landry’s (R-LA) recent executive order seeking disaster assistance for the crawfish industry. Higgins emphasized the importance of the industry in Louisiana, stating, "The crawfish industry is a vital part of Louisiana’s economy and culture, and last year’s drought severely impacted the industry."In his statement, Higgins expressed his commitment to supporting the crawfish industry and highlighted his office's dedication to securing necessary assistance at the federal level. He acknowledged the...
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Higgins Issues Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Favor of Keeping Trump on the Ballot
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Higgins (R-LA) expressed his support for the Supreme Court's recent ruling in favor of keeping Donald Trump on the 2024 presidential ballot. In a statement, Higgins emphasized the significance of the Court's decision, stating, "The Supreme Court’s opinion supports deep Constitutional principles and protects our electoral college process. We are a representative Republic, a union of 50 sovereign states. The citizenry of every state should firmly reject elected officials who would weaponize the privilege of statehood. This SCOTUS decision is...
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Higgins Votes to Override Biden’s LNG Permitting Ban
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has voted in favor of passing H.R. 7176, titled the Unlocking our Domestic LNG Potential Act, in an effort to reverse President Biden's indefinite permitting pause on American LNG exports. As a co-sponsor of the legislation, Congressman Higgins believes that this move is crucial for the economic growth and energy security of the United States.Speaking about the significance of the LNG industry in South Louisiana, Congressman Higgins highlighted the region's role as the epicenter of American LNG production. He pointed out that Calcasieu and...
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Higgins Named Impeachment Manager for Mayorkas Senate Trial
WASHINGTON D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has been appointed as an Impeachment Manager for the potential Senate trial of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. As the Chairman of the Border Security Subcommittee on the House Homeland Security Committee, Congressman Higgins played a significant role in the year-long investigation that led to this decision. The Homeland Security Committee found that Secretary Mayorkas demonstrated a willful and systematic refusal to comply with federal immigration laws, undermining the rule of law. ...
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Higgins Advocates for Crawfish Drought and Freeze Relief
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has called for relief for Louisiana's crawfish industry following a severe drought in 2023 and a recent freeze that has devastated production. In a letter addressed to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack, Congressman Higgins highlighted the significant impact of these natural disasters on the state's crawfish industry.According to the letter, the 2023 drought led to a drastic decrease in crawfish production across approximately 45,000 acres of ponds. This already dire situation was further compounded by a...
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Higgins Announces $9.1M in Hurricane Recovery Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be providing an additional $9,172,281.58 in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana. This funding is being made available through the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Laura, which Congressman Higgins actively supported.Among the allocations, $2,666,025.00 will be awarded to the Calcasieu Parish Wide Emergency Generators for the purchase of 18 permanent industrial emergency generators. This reimbursement is made at a...
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Higgins Issues Statement on Approval of the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge Project
In response to the Louisiana Legislature's Joint Transportation Committee vote to advance Governor Landry's proposal for the replacement of the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge, Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued a statement expressing his support for the project. He commended Governor Landry for his efforts to renegotiate the P3 proposal and secure a better deal for Louisiana's citizenry."Today's vote marks a significant milestone for our efforts to replace the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge," Congressman Higgins stated. "We are moving forward to construct a new bridge in...
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Higgins: Closed Party Primaries Needed in Louisiana
The Louisiana Legislature is currently in session to discuss important changes to the state's electoral processes. One of the key topics under consideration is Governor Jeff Landry's proposal to implement closed primaries. Congressman Clay Higgins, who represents Louisiana's 3rd District, believes that closed primaries are long overdue and necessary for the state's progress.Higgins, who was part of Louisiana's Closed Party Primary Task Force in 2020, acknowledges the extensive deliberations that have taken place regarding different primary election systems. However, he...
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Higgins Advocates for Calcasieu Ship Channel, Louisiana Priorities in Water Resources Development Act
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) testified before the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on January 11, 2024, urging for the inclusion of changes to the Calcasieu Ship Channel and other Louisiana projects in the Water Resources Development Act of 2024.During his testimony, Congressman Higgins emphasized the significance of dredging the Calcasieu Ship Channel, stating, "This is a 64-mile channel, originally intended to be 400 feet wide and 40 feet deep. It extends into the Gulf of Mexico and provides access to the epicenter of LNG export for the entire...
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Higgins Announces $24M in Hurricane Recovery Efforts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be providing an additional $24,078,966.14 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana. This funding is being made available through the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Laura, which Congressman Higgins supported.The reimbursement includes several key projects aimed at restoring and rebuilding critical infrastructure in the affected areas. One of the major allocations is $6,162,038.41 to the Office of Risk...
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Higgins Announces Grant Funding for Lafayette Airport
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Lafayette Regional Airport in Louisiana will receive a grant of $1,709,291 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for future development, according to an announcement made by Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA). The funding, which is part of the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program, will be used for two specific projects.The first project will receive $965,858 to update the airport's master plan narrative report and layout plan. This update will address key issues, objectives, and goals for the airport's future development. The second project...
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Higgins Announces Lake Charles Student as Winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Lily (Gyeongyun) Min, a student at Alfred M. Barbe High School in Lake Charles, Louisiana, has been announced as the overall winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge for Louisiana’s 3rd District. Congressman Clay Higgins made the announcement, praising Lily for her winning app titled "Freshmate."Lily's app, "Freshmate," is designed to tackle the issue of unintentional food waste. As a food enthusiast, Lily created the app after realizing that she often purchased more food than she could consume, leading to wastage. The app aims to promote better...
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Higgins Votes for Formal Impeachment Inquiry Against President Biden
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has voted in favor of a resolution that calls for the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, House Judiciary Committee, and House Ways and Means Committee to expand their ongoing investigations into the impeachment of President Biden. The resolution, known as H.Res. 918, formally authorizes the House's ongoing investigations and grants additional powers to the committees involved.The investigations focus on the Biden Crime Family, specifically looking into their domestic and international business dealings and...
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Higgins Announces $3.4M For Lafayette And Lake Charles Airports
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has revealed that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be providing $2,374,819 to Lafayette Regional Airport and $1,041,789 to Lake Charles Regional Airport through the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. The funding, which was allocated as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, aims to enhance the local airports and infrastructure in Southwest Louisiana.In a statement, Congressman Higgins acknowledged his initial opposition to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. However, he...
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Higgins Announces $3.4M for Lafayette and Lake Charles Airports
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has announced that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will be providing $3.4 million in funding to Lafayette Regional Airport and Lake Charles Regional Airport. The funding comes from the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program.In a statement, Congressman Higgins acknowledged his initial opposition to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act but recognized that some of the proposals in the bill were beneficial. He stated, "While I opposed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in its totality as a matter of principle, some...
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Higgins Working to Return Postal Service to Henderson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has been actively working to restore postal delivery in Henderson, LA after the United States Postal Service (USPS) terminated its lease for a Contracted Postal Unit (CPU) in the area. This termination has left approximately 200 residents without local mail service, including many elderly and vulnerable individuals who are unable to travel to retrieve their mail in Breaux Bridge.In a recent conversation with senior USPS officials from Washington, D.C. and Louisiana, Congressman Higgins proposed potential solutions to...
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Higgins Working to Return Postal Service to Henderson
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is actively working to restore postal delivery in Henderson, LA after the United States Postal Service (USPS) terminated its lease for a Contracted Postal Unit (CPU) in the area. This termination has left approximately 200 residents without local mail service, many of whom are elderly or otherwise unable to travel to retrieve their mail.In a recent conversation with senior USPS officials from Washington, D.C. and Louisiana, Congressman Higgins proposed potential solutions to restore local mail services in Henderson. One...
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Higgins Announces $2.9M in Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has announced that FEMA will be providing an additional $2,949,776.63 million in federal grants for hurricane recovery efforts in Southwest Louisiana. This funding is a result of the major disaster declaration for Hurricane Laura, which Congressman Higgins actively supported.The reimbursement will be allocated as follows: $1,608,031.43 will be provided to the Society of the Roman Catholic Church for repairs to St. Margaret School, and $1,341,745.20 will be granted to the City of Lake Charles for repairs to the Henry Heights Recreation...