Clay Higgins (LA-3)

Biography

Glen Clay Higgins is a Republican U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district, which includes cities like Lafayette, Lake Charles, and New Iberia in the southwestern part of the state. He has served since January 3, 2017, after winning a runoff election in December 2016. An Army veteran and reserve law enforcement officer with active Louisiana State POST certification, Higgins is known for his conservative stance, membership in the House Freedom Caucus, and roles on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and House Armed Services Committee . Notable achievements include being ranked among the most effective Republican legislators by the Center for Effective Lawmaking, advocating for smaller government, lower taxes, secure borders, and individual freedoms, and supporting key Republican legislation like the American Health Care Act of 2017 and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

Education and Political Experience

Limited public details are available on Higgins' formal education. His professional background emphasizes uniformed service: prior to Congress, he dedicated much of his career to law enforcement as a reserve officer and Army veteran. In Congress, he has built a record as one of the most conservative members, focusing on investigations into government corruption, constitutional principles, and South Louisiana interests.