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Clay Higgins

U.S. Representative · Louisiana's 3rd congressional district

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

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Recent votes

Clay Higgins is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 18 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Voted no
    S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · · House roll call 314
  2. Voted yes
    H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 313
  3. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 312
  4. Voted yes
    H.J.Res. 213: 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".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 311
  5. Voted yes
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Voted yes
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Voted yes
    H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · · House roll call 308
  8. Voted no
    H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · · House roll call 307
  9. Voted yes
    H.J.Res. 210: 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".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 306
  10. Voted yes
    H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 305

Bills sponsored

39 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress. The newest 10 are below.

  1. H.R. 10243: Protecting Elders From Government Error Act
    Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · Latest action Sep 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  2. H.R. 10242: Janie Wynn Protecting Elders from Financial Exploitation Act
    Introduced Sep 3, 2026 · Latest action Sep 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  3. H.R. 9781: Defend American Agriculture Act
    Introduced Jul 20, 2026 · Latest action Jul 20, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
  4. H.R. 9725: Restoring Integrity and Efficiency to Inspector General Oversight Act of 2026
    Introduced Jul 16, 2026 · Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 20.
  5. H.R. 9643: Comment Integrity and Management Act
    Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · Latest action Jul 22, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 19.
  6. 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.
    Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · Latest action 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.
  7. H.R. 8656: Ballistic Armor Made in America Act of 2026
    Introduced May 4, 2026 · Latest action May 4, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  8. 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.
    Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · Latest action 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.
  9. 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.
    Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · Latest action Mar 27, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
  10. H.R. 7996: Linemen Legacy Act
    Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · Latest action Mar 20, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

51 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Res. 1490: Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 1, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 3 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 2056: District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act of 2025
  • H.R. 1569: CATCH Fentanyl Act
  • H.R. 163: Finish the Wall Act

Abortion

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

2 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 23, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

35 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 113: 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. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 2 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • H.R. 1070: Restoring Competitive Property Insurance Availability Act
  • H.R. 778: Safeguarding American Workers’ Benefits Act

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

49 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 3 bills on this issue. Newest:
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
Louisiana's 3rd congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-2031
  • Office 572 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1803
Source

Website clayhiggins.house.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the House recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.