Government

Congressman Clay Higgins called for major changes within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ civil works mission on Apr. 1 due to what he described as project delays caused by…

Congressman Clay Higgins announced that over $203 million from offshore energy revenues will be distributed across Louisiana parishes under GOMESA provisions. The funds are aimed at supporting coastal restoration and…

Congressman Clay Higgins announced a $772,800 federal grant for equipment upgrades at the Port of Morgan City. The funding will be used for a new crane aimed at improving efficiency…

Rep. Clay Higgins has introduced a bill creating a service ribbon for National Guard members involved in homeland defense duties under Title 32 authorities. The proposal follows reports linking Guard…

Congressman Clay Higgins has reintroduced a bill aiming to classify utility line technicians as emergency response providers under federal law. The bipartisan Linemen Legacy Act seeks greater recognition for these…

Congressman Clay Higgins is pushing federal agencies for solutions as Louisiana’s crawfish industry faces worker shortages linked to visa issues. His office has engaged repeatedly with officials over several months…

Congressman Clay Higgins questioned Army officials about plans to address a significant bed shortage at Fort Polk. The Army confirmed intentions to complete new housing soon. Higgins has represented Louisiana’s…

Congressman Clay Higgins announced that Houma-Terrebonne Airport has been selected for a federal pilot program focused on advanced air mobility technology. The project aims to test new transportation methods supporting…

Rep. Clay Higgins has introduced a bill aiming to stop states from sending unsolicited mail-in ballots for federal elections. The legislation allows exceptions for certain circumstances and calls for national…

There were five companies in cities associated with Lafayette Parish that received five FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced and passed an amendment to H.R. 4553, the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2026, aimed at reinforcing congressional support…

Representative Clay Higgins used social media between September 3-4, 2025 to address questions about committee votes and public health leadership controversies involving Secretary Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while…

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has announced his full support for Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer’s ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and other members of the House Freedom Caucus have sent a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson urging House leadership not to rush the reauthorization process for…

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has sent a letter to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services (LHHS), calling for federal funds to be withheld from organizations that…

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has announced his decision to withdraw from the House Homeland Security Committee.

Rep. Clay Higgins posted several statements between August 22 and August 24, commenting on Republican support for him, criticizing media coverage about his policy positions regarding infants, and offering observations…

Rep. Clay Higgins published several posts between August 19-21, 2025 voicing support for local industry and civic groups while sharply criticizing health organizations.

FOIA Request to University of Louisiana at Lafayette regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025.

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has sent a letter to President Trump requesting higher tariffs on rice imports from Thailand.

Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and Congressman Cleo Fields (D-LA) have introduced H.R. 4800, the Fisheries Modernization Act, in Washington, D.C. The proposed legislation aims to expand federal disaster relief programs…

Acadia Parish schools registered 25 fewer 12th grade students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

Lafayette Parish schools registered 41 more 12th grade students in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Louisiana Department of Education.

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Manufacturing industry located across Lafayette Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship…