RepublicanU.S. Representative, LA-03
Clay Higgins
In the House since Jan 3, 2017 (5 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Aug 24, 1961.
Official website · DC office 202-225-2031 · @RepClayHiggins
At a glance
37Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
219Bills cosponsored
2.7%Roll-call votes missed (18 of 674)
90.9%Votes with own party's majority
$904,294Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10242 | Janie Wynn Protecting Elders from Financial Exploitation Act Finance and Financial Sector · 0 cosponsors | Sep 3, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Sep 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 10243 | Protecting Elders From Government Error Act Social Welfare · 0 cosponsors | Sep 3, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Sep 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 9781 | Defend American Agriculture Act Agriculture and Food · 0 cosponsors | Jul 20, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. Jul 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 9725 | Restoring Integrity and Efficiency to Inspector General Oversight Act of 2026 Government Operations and Politics · 1 cosponsors | Jul 16, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20. Jul 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 9643 | Comment Integrity and Management Act Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Jul 13, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19. Jul 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 9115 | 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. Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Jun 3, 2026 | 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. Jun 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 8656 | Ballistic Armor Made in America Act of 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement · 7 cosponsors | May 4, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. May 4, 2026 |
| H.R. 8512 | 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. Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Apr 27, 2026 | 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. Apr 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 8131 | To authorize the creation of a service ribbon to be awarded to a member of the National Guard who performs homeland defense duty. Armed Forces and National Security · 0 cosponsors | Mar 27, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. Mar 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 7996 | Linemen Legacy Act Emergency Management · 4 cosponsors | Mar 19, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. Mar 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 7874 | Mail Ballot Integrity Act Government Operations and Politics · 10 cosponsors | Mar 9, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Mar 9, 2026 |
| H.R. 6963 | To designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lafayette, Louisiana, as the "Rodney C. Hamilton Sr. VA Clinic". Armed Forces and National Security · 5 cosponsors | Jan 7, 2026 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Jul 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 5581 | Uniform Standards Protection Act of 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement · 5 cosponsors | Sep 26, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Sep 26, 2025 |
| H.R. 5143 | District of Columbia Policing Protection Act of 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement · 2 cosponsors | Sep 4, 2025 | Received in the Senate. Sep 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 4800 | Fisheries Modernization Act of 2025 Public Lands and Natural Resources · 2 cosponsors | Jul 29, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. Jul 29, 2025 |
| H.R. 4082 | Industrial Certification for Coast Guard Veterans Act Transportation and Public Works · 1 cosponsors | Jun 23, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. Jun 24, 2025 |
| H.R. 3378 | Racehorse Health and Safety Act of 2025 Sports and Recreation · 4 cosponsors | May 14, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. May 14, 2025 |
| H.R. 3344 | Sovereign States Bureau of Prisons Restructuring Act of 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement · 0 cosponsors | May 13, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. May 13, 2025 |
| H.R. 3347 | Sovereign States Emergency Management Act Emergency Management · 0 cosponsors | May 13, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Emergency Management and Technology. May 14, 2025 |
| H.R. 3345 | Sovereign States Education Restoration Act Education · 1 cosponsors | May 13, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. May 13, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Armed Services
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- House Select Subcommittee to Investigate the Remaining Questions Surrounding January 6, 2021
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$904,294Total raised
$235,477From individuals
$662,390Spent
$566,472Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H6LA03148, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.