Higgins Votes to Restrict Activist Judges

Voted to pass bill limiting federal judges' ability to issue nationwide injunctions.

“Rogue, anti-Trump judges are a serious problem. Unelected judges have abused their authority”

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Higgins Introduces Legislation to Save Taxpayer Dollars and Stop Payments to Deceased Individuals

Introduced bill to stop improper federal payments to deceased individuals.

“The national debt is a significant threat. The American people support efforts to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse of their tax dollars, which certainly includes ensuring payments are not being delivered to dead people. Our legislation addresses this gap in the bureaucracy and cuts wasteful spending”

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Higgins Supports President Trump’s America First Trade Agenda

Supported Trump tariffs on imported seafood and rice to protect domestic producers.

“Unrighteous trade practices have disrupted fair market conditions and threatened American industry. I have encouraged the White House to levy significant tariffs on imported seafood and rice, and I support President Trump’s efforts to level the playing field and protect America’s domestic industry.”

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Higgins’ Legislation to End DC’s Sanctuary City Status Advances From Committee

Introduced bill to end Washington D.C.'s sanctuary city status and require ICE compliance.

“As our nation’s capital, Washington D.C. should be the safest, most ‘America First’ city in the United States, and Congress has the Constitutional authority to end the city’s sanctuary status. My bill is a small step towards returning Washington DC to We, the People.”

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Higgins Supports the Expansion of Delfin LNG

Announced Maritime Administration approval for Delfin LNG deepwater port facility.

“We are following through on our promise to unleash America’s energy potential”

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Chairman Higgins Launches Oversight Committee Investigation into “Swatting” Attacks on Conservatives

Launched investigation into politically motivated swatting attacks against conservative figures.

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Higgins Supports President Trump’s Approval of Venture Global LNG

Praised Trump administration approval of Venture Global LNG export authorization for Louisiana facility.

“We are delivering on our promise to restore American energy dominance. My office will continue to advocate for the growth of America’s LNG industry, which provides our nation and the world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy.”

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Higgins Introduces Legislation Strengthening Right-To-Work Protections

Introduced Fair and Open Competition Act to prevent federal discrimination based on union affiliation.

“The regulatory mandate on federal construction contracts undermines free and fair competition. It is a violation of Louisiana and many other state’s Right-to-Work laws”

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Higgins, Nehls Introduce the Save the Shrimpers Act

Introduced legislation prohibiting federal funds to international financial institutions financing shrimp farming and exports.

“America’s shrimping industry is grappling with some of the lowest prices in recent history due to an influx of imported products”

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Higgins, Carter Bipartisan Legislation Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Passes House

House passed bipartisan bill to ensure stability of DHS program protecting cities against nuclear and radiological attacks.

“Louisiana provides our nation with critical energy production and industry”

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Higgins Blasts Sanctuary City Mayors for “Betrayal of Oath”

Criticized sanctuary city policies during House Oversight Committee hearing.

“Three months ago, we were at the tail end of four years of millions and millions of illegals coming into our country, it was out of control. The only thing that has happened since then is we had an election in November. We’re not pulling the curtain back; we have ripped the curtain from the rods.”

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Chairman Higgins Launches Oversight Committee Investigation into Leaks of ICE Raids

Launched investigation into leaks of sensitive ICE raid documents to media.

“The recent breach of federal immigration enforcement operations has put our national security at risk and jeopardized the life of every American”

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Higgins Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans from Unlawful Disclosure of Firearms Records

Introduced legislation to strengthen restrictions on disclosure of firearm trace data.

“The unlawful disclosure of sensitive firearm trace data greatly jeopardizes criminal investigations and puts law-abiding citizens at risk”

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Higgins Votes to Pass Budget Resolution Moving Trump Agenda Forward

Voted to pass budget resolution directing $2 trillion deficit reduction and $300 billion for border security.

“One of the greatest threats to America’s future is financial collapse”

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Higgins, Magaziner Introduces Legislation to Combat Fentanyl Trafficking

Introduced bipartisan bill to enable DHS use of technology to combat fentanyl trafficking at borders.

“This common-sense legislation gives CBP expanded use of technology to detect and stop narcotraffickers while streamlining legitimate commercial transit at border ports of entry”

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Higgins: Social Security Fairness Act Payments to Begin

Announced Social Security Administration will begin retroactive payments under Social Security Fairness Act.

“We have restored righteousness to the Social Security benefits of our elders. Today’s announcement reflects our request to expedite implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of Americans will now begin receiving the full benefits that they have righteously earned”

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Higgins Announces Iraq to Purchase 88,000 Tons of American Rice

Announced Iraq's purchase of 88,000 metric tons of American rice.

“Since coming to Congress, I’ve worked to expand global markets and trade opportunities for Louisiana farmers”

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Higgins Supports President Trump’s Actions to Protect Commerce in Gulf of America

Supported Trump's removal of Biden-era constraints on offshore drilling in the Gulf of America.

“President Trump’s rescission of Biden-era limits on oil and gas operators is a win for American energy and South Louisiana’s economic prosperity”

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Higgins Legislation Forces Federal Support for Oil and Gas Leasing

Reintroduced bill requiring federal transparency and accountability in oil and gas leasing on federal lands.

“Every FedGov bureaucracy will serve the interests of the American people or MAGA Republicans will aggressively restructure that bureaucracy. Through Executive Branch action and Congressional legislation, every alphabet agency is being forced to comply with the America First agenda.”

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Higgins, Letlow Fight for Louisiana Rice Producers

Requested tariffs on rice imports from India, Thailand, China, Pakistan, and Vietnam.

“Our American rice farmers and mills contribute more than $34 billion to the U.S. economy through jobs, investment, and sales to produce and process high-quality, safe rice”

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Higgins Supports President Trump’s Approval of Commonwealth LNG

Praised President Trump's approval of Commonwealth LNG export authorization for Cameron Parish.

“Today’s approval is a win for American energy and South Louisiana”

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Higgins Calls for Swift Implementation of the Social Security Fairness Act

Sent letter urging Social Security Administration to expedite implementation of fairness act.

“Those who have suffered under the failures of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) do not have the time to wait a year or more until they start seeing changes to their benefits”

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Higgins Asks President Trump to Levy Tariffs on Foreign Seafood

Requested Trump impose tariffs on foreign seafood imports to protect Louisiana producers.

“Domestic shrimpers, fishermen, and crawfish producers in Louisiana and across the country face significant challenges competing against foreign seafood industries that are heavily subsidized and engage in illegal dumping into the United States”

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Higgins Continues Fight for Conservative Budget Resolution

Reiterated support for Emergency Border Control Resolution budget reconciliation bill.

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Higgins Joins House Freedom Caucus in Introducing Conservative Budget Resolution

Joined House Freedom Caucus in introducing budget resolution for border security and military funding.

“The House Freedom Caucus has hammered out this strategy over the course of months. The details of our bill have been heavily examined and perfected for weeks by many experts.”

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