Posts filed under Clay Higgins
HIGGINS: 'There's Nothing You Can Do About It'
At a House Oversight Committee hearing on Tuesday, Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) spoke about Hunter Biden.
Rep. Clay Higgins Has a Message For Criminals
Congressman Clay Higgins Confronts Unhinged Climate Activist
Higgins Urges Department Of Transportation To Approve Mega Grant For I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) is calling on Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to schedule H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act, for a vote on the House floor.
The bill, which would repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), exceeded 290 co-sponsors in July and was moved to the consensus calendar. However, the bill has not been formally scheduled for a vote and could be delayed until the end of November.
“We are respectfully asking Speaker Pelosi to bring the Social Security Fairness Act for a vote on the House floor. If you pay into Social Security, you should be able to collect your fair share when the time comes,” said Congressman Higgins. “Too many seniors are unfairly penalized by the GPO and WEP, and this injustice must be corrected. I am a co-sponsor of the bill, and we strongly support its passage.”
Higgins Reintroduces Legislation To Combat Foreign Seafood Dumping
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has reintroduced H.R. 8732, the Imported Seafood Safety Standards Act of 2022, which protects American consumers and small businesses from foreign seafood dumping.
The bill prohibits the import of foreign seafood that fails to meet U.S. standards for seafood manufacturing, processing, and holding. It also establishes a program for foreign seafood inspection and imposes real penalties for importers and countries that routinely violate U.S. laws.
Historically, only a small percentage of seafood imports have been inspected as they enter the United States, and foreign bad actors often use illegal additives while relying on enslaved workers to harvest seafood. These bad actors are notorious for falsely labeling imports to avoid detection by the FDA. This irresponsible and illegal dumping of seafood imports hurts American consumers and the Gulf seafood industry.
The full bill text is available here.
Congressman Higgins issued the following statement:
"Congress must act against illegal seafood dumping. Foreign seafood imports should be held to American standards. The seafood industry is a critical part of Louisiana’s culture and economy. This legislation combats illegal foreign seafood dumping and protects American producers.”
Higgins' Amendment To Remove IRS Army Rejected By Democrats
“Despite unified Republican opposition, Democrats just pushed through a massive tax increase on the American people. They voted to weaponize the IRS against working Americans. This is a horrible bill that will worsen inflation and injure American families. Democrats own this failure, and they will answer for it in November.”
GOP Challenger to Higgins Has Disparaging Words to Say about VP
The entire interview with Holden Hoggatt on The Jim Engster Show can be found at this site: Thursday, July 28th: Holden Hoggatt, Mark Ballard
Attorney General Jeff Landry Endorses Congressman Clay Higgins for Re-Election
LAFAYETTE, LA – Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry today is endorsing Congressman Clay Higgins for re-election to the United States House of Representatives.
Statement by Attorney General Jeff Landry:
“Congressman Clay Higgins is an incredibly strong voice for the citizens of South Louisiana. At a time when our Nation, and our State, is experiencing an increase in violent crime, it is more important than ever to have people in elective office who understand law enforcement and the need to protect our communities. As a former law enforcement officer, I look for partners like Clay who can help articulate the need for strong law enforcement. As crime rises, we see acts committed by those who are in our nation illegally and I know Clay is a strong advocate for cracking down on illegal immigration and providing stronger border security. Clay Higgins is exactly what this State and the Country needs right now.”
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The Republican Party of Louisiana Formally Endorses Congressman Clay Higgins for Re-Election
BATON ROUGE- The Executive Committee of the Republican Party of Louisiana unanimously endorsed Congressman Clay Higgins for re-election on Monday.
Congressman Higgins continues to be a strong conservative and outspoken voice for Louisianans. His work to support American energy production, the 2nd Amendment, free market principles and a secure southern border have been pivotal to putting America and Louisiana on the right path forward.
The LAGOP urges the voters of the 3rd Congressional District to support Congressman Clay Higgins on November 8th.
"I'm humbled and uplifted to receive the endorsement of Republicans across Louisiana, to have our Congressional office recognized for dedicated service. We will not stop fighting for Constitutionalist and Conservative values. Our mission to serve the citizens of South Louisiana shall continue," said Congressman Clay Higgins.
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Congressman Higgins Issues Warning to the Mexican Cartels
HIGGINS: Biden Administration is Abusing Prosecutorial Discretion on Immigration
HIGGINS: Combating Biden's Anti-American Energy Policies
Knowing of our shared concern regarding rising energy and fuel costs, I am providing an update on my efforts in the U.S. House of Representatives to restore American energy independence.
President Biden’s anti-American energy policies have greatly injured the oil and gas industry, killed American jobs, and caused energy prices to rise. President Biden's policies revoked the Keystone XL pipeline permits while lifting sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 pipeline. He enacted a drilling moratorium on federal lands and waters while calling on OPEC and Russia to boost their crude oil production. He enacted policies that rescinded Trump-era federal permitting improvements, increased regulatory burdens, threatened to increase federal royalty rates, and slowed federal approval of new energy projects and infrastructure. This administration’s energy policies have jeopardized our energy security and raised costs for American families.
To combat President Biden's disastrous energy policies, I have cosponsored numerous pieces of legislation that would protect Louisiana energy jobs and help reestablish American energy independence and American energy dominance. This includes:
H.R. 522, the Conservation Funding Protection Act, which would require annual lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico region of the outer Continental Shelf to protect offshore drilling activity and related conservation efforts.
H.R. 543, the Protecting our Wealth of Energy Resources (POWER) Act, which would prohibit the president or his secretaries of the Interior, Agriculture, and Energy departments from blocking energy or mineral leasing and permitting on federal lands and waters without congressional approval.
H.R. 684, the Keystone XL Pipeline Construction and Jobs Preservation Act, which would authorize the Keystone XL project and clarify that a presidential permit is not required for the construction, connection, operation, or maintenance of the outlined pipeline and border facilities.
H.R. 6947, the Freedom from Russian Energy Enterprise and Domestic Oil Maximization (FREEDOM) Act, which would ban imports of crude oil, petroleum products, and LNG from Russia, authorize the Keystone XL pipeline, and nullify President Biden's executive order that paused oil and gas leasing on public lands.
H.R. 7115, the Small Scale LNG Access Act, which would expedite application and approval processes for exports of natural gas.
H.Res. 940, which calls on President Biden to restore U.S. energy security and take necessary actions to increase domestic energy production.
Further, I am working closely with my colleagues on the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) to advance pro-American energy solutions. We recently delivered a HEAT letter to President Biden demanding he ends the ideological war on American energy producers and outlining several policy initiatives required to restore energy dominance and lower costs for American families.
The oil and gas industry employs roughly 6.8 million Americans and impacts every part of modern society. Congress must reverse the Biden administration’s disastrous economic and energy policies. This is especially true for Louisiana, which is one of the top oil & gas producers in the nation and. Nearly 250,000 Louisianans are employed by this industry. My office will use every legally available action to combat President Biden's injurious policies and support legislation to protect American workers and their livelihoods.
It is an honor to serve you in Congress. Please be assured my office will continue working to promote America first policies. Additionally, should you or your family ever need help with a federal agency, please contact my Lafayette office at 337-703-6105 or my Lake Charles office at 337-656-2833.
Respectfully,
Clay Higgins
Member of Congress
HIGGINS: FIGHTING FOR AMERICAN ENERGY PRODUCTION
In an email sent to constituents today, Congressman Clay Higgins had the following to say regarding rising oil prices and need for domestic oil production.
Domestic energy costs have been steadily increasing since Biden took office in January 2021. This is a direct result of anti-American energy policies coming from the Biden White House. Rising energy and fuel costs are hurting American families. I and many of my colleagues on the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) have called on President Biden to end his war on America's oil and gas industry. We outlined a number of necessary actions including: approving the permit for Keystone XL, lifting the leasing moratorium on federal lands and waters, fast-tracking new LNG permits, and ending the regulatory assault on domestic oil and gas production. Read our letter here.
I also fully support an import ban on Russian energy products. Every purchase of Russian energy product provides financial support for Putin's barbaric war on Ukraine. The U.S. House of Representatives considered legislation this week on the issue. However, it was far too weak. The bill would allow Russian oil and gas imports to continue for another 45 days, and it doesn't include any provisions to support American energy production. We need swift, immediate action to hold Russia accountable and reestablish American energy independence. Read more about the vote here.
HIGGINS: Thanksgiving Helped Me Remember Why I'm in This Battle
Higgins Voting Against Democrats’ $4T Socialist Spending Bill
From Congressman Clay Higgins’ Facebook page:
2100 pages of socialist legislation. A bill that devours your children’s future, and their children as well. Generations yet unborn will suffer under the weight of this oppression.
The Democrats will pass this legislation tonight through the House. Despite months of battle… although I fought against these bills with everything I had… the left will get this monstrosity passed tonight, all on their own, because Republicans in the Senate and the House helped them pass the so called infrastructure bill last week. That bill was the gateway for this one.
America is imperiled from within. I’m in the fight my Brothers and Sisters. Over the coming weeks, I’ll work with a handful of actual Constitutionalists in the Senate, and We will try to stop this thing over there.
God put me in this fight for a reason. I’m not giving up. I will not kneel.
Rep. Clay Higgins has Some Choice Words for Covid Tyrants
HIGGINS: HOLDING GENERAL MILLEY TO ACCOUNT
Rep. Clay Higgins recently shared information regarding a demand for an investigation into General Mark Milley’s actions just days before the Biden administration came into office.
Investigation. Evidence. Court Martial. In that order. I joined with my colleagues on the House Freedom Caucus demanding a formal investigation into General Mark Milley’s reported actions to undermine the Constitutional authority of the President of the United States. Aligning himself with Speaker Pelosi and the Chinese Communist Party. General Milley should resign immediately and, if the allegations against him ultimately prove to be true… he should face Court Martial for seditious acts and treason. Read our letter demanding a formal investigation here.
Rep. Clay Higgins Addresses the Biden Border Crisis
Higgins Calls Out Biden Policy Failures
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) speaks on the House floor about the Biden administration's policy failures.
