Clay Higgins — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Louisiana, 2026

Clay Higgins supports stricter immigration policies, advocating for secure borders and reforms to aid law enforcement personnel. He introduced H.R. 2056, the District of Columbia Federal Immigration Compliance Act, which passed the House and aims to prevent sanctuary policies. Higgins also supports merit-based immigration, prioritizing skilled individuals to contribute to the economy, and has a 93% session score from Heritage Action.

““I’ve supported President Trump’s efforts to secure our border and fix America’s broken immigration system since day one. Congress must do its part to address this crisis. My Democratic colleagues cannot continue to avoid reality while the situation on our southern border deteriorates. Our laws must be revised to support law enforcement personnel and help them carry out their mission, and border infrastructure… now overwhelmed by the surge in illegal immigration… must be rebuilt to 21st century standards.” “Further, I support President Trump’s merit-based reforms. Our legal immigration system should prioritize legal immigrants with skills and a plan to contribute to America’s economy. The lottery-based system must go.” (Clay Higgins, clayhiggins.house.gov, 2019/05/16)”

Clay Higgins voted in favor of H.R. 6703, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, which he states promotes solutions to stabilize the market, protect affordability, and expand access to quality care. He expressed that the ACA contains "bad policy" but supported the bill as a correction. Higgins advocates for putting patients first and protecting their freedom to choose health care options. He also co-sponsored H.Res. 7, supporting access to comprehensive, life-affirming medical care for women.

“"The ACA is a mess, and this bill is just a small correction. I supported the effort, but we have a tremendous amount of bad policy baked into the ACA," said Congressman Higgins. "The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act promotes solutions that help stabilize the market, protect affordability, and expand access to quality care. My office will continue working to put patients first and protect Americans’ ability to have the freedom to choose health care that fits their individual needs." (Congressman Higgins, https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2025/12/18/higgins-votes-to-lower-health-care-costs-for-americans/, Dec 18, 2025)”

Clay Higgins advocates for a balanced approach to energy and the environment, aiming for economic benefits while ensuring environmental protection. He supported H.R. 4776, the Standardizing Permitting and Expediting Economic Development (SPEED) Act, to streamline permitting for energy projects. He emphasizes the importance of fossil fuels to the economy and American daily life, while also stressing the need for conservation and mitigation programs to protect natural resources and the environment.

“Even with the fluctuations in oil prices, Louisiana’s fossil fuels industry remains a bright spot and major contributor to our state and national economy. Meanwhile, American innovation is driving emissions reduction worldwide." — Clay Higgins, U.S. Congressman for Louisiana's 3rd District”

Clay Higgins opposes abortion and supports legislation protecting the unborn. He voted against H.R. 8296 and H.R. 8297 in 2022, which sought to expand abortion access and override state pro-life protections. He also co-sponsored and voted to pass H.R. 26, the Born Alive-Abortion Survivors Protection Act, which requires medical care for children surviving abortion procedures, reflecting his commitment to protecting life from conception to natural death.

““I support life from natural conception to natural death,” said Congressman Higgins. “My voting record of over 8 years is 100% pro-life, and fighting to protect the unborn from the horrors of abortion will remain a priority of my office.” (Congressman Clay Higgins, https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2025/01/24/higgins-helps-pass-born-alive-abortion-survivors-protection-act-2/, January 24, 2025)”

Clay Higgins advocated for the protection of the domestic shrimp industry following a new U.S.-India trade agreement, writing to the White House and senior cabinet officials. He also joined the Freedom Caucus Board in urging President Trump to continue federal immigration enforcement.

Congressman Clay Higgins introduced the Sovereign States Education Restoration Act, which aims to abolish the Department of Education, transferring programs to other federal agencies and returning funding to states through block grants. He argues this approach reduces federal bureaucracy, saves money, and enhances state control over education by tailoring policies to local needs. Higgins also co-sponsored H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act.

Congressman Clay Higgins voted against S. 2938, Senate gun control legislation, in June 2022. He asserts that such restrictive policies erode Second Amendment protections and will not save lives, but rather increase barriers to legal gun ownership. Higgins indicates a commitment to continue fighting to protect the Second Amendment.

“Democrats are devouring the Constitutional rights of law-abiding American citizens. I am disheartened that so many Republicans joined in this erosion of Second Amendment protections. These restrictive and oppressive policies will not save lives. It will only increase barriers to legal gun ownership. We will not stop fighting to protect the Second Amendment.” – Congressman Clay Higgins, statement after voting against S. 2938, June 24, 2022.”