Clay Higgins
Sourced recordU.S. House - LA District 03 · Congressional District 3
REPUBLICANLouisianaOpenFEC
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Glen Clay Higgins is an American politician and reserve law enforcement officer from the state of Louisiana. A Republican, Higgins is the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district. The district, which contains much of the territory once represented by former governor Edwin Edwards and former U.S. senator John Breaux, is in the southwestern corner of the state and includes Lafayette, Lake Charles, and New Iberia. Higgins won the runoff election on December 10, 2016, defeating fellow Republican Scott Angelle. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - LA District 03
District
Congressional District 3
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REPUBLICAN
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Due Process
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Energy Independence
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
42/43 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 42 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialClay Higgins is a candidate for U.S. House - LA District 03profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,057,244.85 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Higgins Urges Nation to ‘Stand Back Up in the Glory of God’ in House Floor Speech
- VerifiedNews coverage: Clay Higgins’ post sparks debate on Louisiana’s congressional map - KTALnews.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: ‘What the hell?’ Rep. Clay Higgins speaks out against proposed congressional map - KPLC 7 News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Clay Higgins says he is ‘100% opposed’ to new congressional map - WGNO
- VerifiedNews coverage: ‘What the hell?’ Rep. Clay Higgins speaks out against proposed congressional map - fox8live.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: ‘What the hell?’ Rep. Clay Higgins speaks out against proposed congressional map - KPLC 7 News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Clay Higgins urges Senate candidates Cassidy, Fleming, Letlow to debate - Shreveport Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Higgins Announces Additional $27M for Hurricane Recovery Projects in South Louisiana - House.gov
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Clay Higgins urges Trump to 'wipe them out' in Iran - Shreveport Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Higgins Supports $203M in GOMESA Revenue for Louisiana - House.gov
- VerifiedNews coverage: Clay Higgins gets Trump endorsement in congressional re-election race - KLFY.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Higgins Secures Funding for Louisiana Projects in FY26 Appropriations Bills - House.gov
- VerifiedNews coverage: Higgins Secures Louisiana Wins in National Defense Authorization Act - House.gov
- VerifiedNews coverage: Why US Rep. Clay Higgins of Louisiana voted against releasing the Epstein files - Louisiana Illuminator
- VerifiedNews coverage: Clay Higgins: The lone lawmaker to vote against releasing the Epstein files - BBC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Clay Higgins continues his atypical quest for political relevance - Louisiana Illuminator
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HR 9643Sponsor
To amend section 206 of the E-Government Act of 2002 to improve the integrity and management of mass comments and computer-generated comments in the regulatory review process, and for other purposes.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-07-13Technology
2026-07-13: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9115Sponsor
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-03Constitutional Rights
2026-06-03: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8656Sponsor
Ballistic Armor Made in America Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-04National Security
2026-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8512Sponsor
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 20, 2029, and for other purposes.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-27Constitutional Rights
2026-04-27: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8131Sponsor
To authorize the creation of a service ribbon to be awarded to a member of the National Guard who performs homeland defense duty.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-27National Security
2026-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 7996Sponsor
Linemen Legacy Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-19Economy
2026-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
HR 7874Sponsor
Mail Ballot Integrity Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-09Election Integrity
2026-03-09: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 6963Sponsor
To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic".
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-07Energy
2026-01-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR 5581Sponsor
Uniform Standards Protection Act of 2025
Congress 119Introduced 2025-09-26National Security
2025-09-26: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 5143Sponsor
District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025
Congress 119Introduced 2025-09-04
2025-09-18: Received in the Senate.
Voting Record Feed
Congress.gov / official roll-call linksStored voting records
H R 8884National Security
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
House · 2026-07-23
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H CON RES 89National Security
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
House · 2026-07-23
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H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
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H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
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H CON RES 113Fiscal Responsibility
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
House · 2026-07-22
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H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
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H R 9770Fiscal Responsibility
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
House · 2026-07-21
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H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
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H R 8823Technology
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
House · 2026-07-20
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H R 4541Education
EARLY Act Reauthorization
House · 2026-07-20
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H R 5362National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
House · 2026-07-16
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H R 9237National Security
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
House · 2026-07-16
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Public Statements
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Clay Higgins’ post sparks debate on Louisiana’s congressional map - KTALnews.com
0.82KTALnews.com · 2026-05-29
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‘What the hell?’ Rep. Clay Higgins speaks out against proposed congressional map - KPLC 7 News
1.00KPLC 7 News · 2026-05-28
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Rep. Clay Higgins says he is ‘100% opposed’ to new congressional map - WGNO
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‘What the hell?’ Rep. Clay Higgins speaks out against proposed congressional map - fox8live.com
1.00fox8live.com · 2026-05-28
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‘What the hell?’ Rep. Clay Higgins speaks out against proposed congressional map - KPLC 7 News
1.00KPLC 7 News · 2026-05-28
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Clay Higgins urges Senate candidates Cassidy, Fleming, Letlow to debate - Shreveport Times
1.00Shreveport Times · 2026-04-27
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Higgins Announces Additional $27M for Hurricane Recovery Projects in South Louisiana - House.gov
0.74House.gov · 2026-04-24
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Congressman Clay Higgins urges Trump to 'wipe them out' in Iran - Shreveport Times
1.00Shreveport Times · 2026-04-07
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Higgins Supports $203M in GOMESA Revenue for Louisiana - House.gov
0.74House.gov · 2026-03-31
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Clay Higgins gets Trump endorsement in congressional re-election race - KLFY.com
1.00KLFY.com · 2026-01-26
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Higgins Secures Funding for Louisiana Projects in FY26 Appropriations Bills - House.gov
0.74House.gov · 2026-01-08
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Higgins Secures Louisiana Wins in National Defense Authorization Act - House.gov
0.74House.gov · 2025-12-11
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