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Clay Higgins' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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Clay Higgins did not provide voters with positions on key issues covered by the 2022 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart and voters like you.

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  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "While the bill stops short of outright dismantling police departments, it would most certainly legislate many of America's best, most experienced street cops out of law enforcement. This legislation is completely out of touch with the street-level realities of law enforcement. It puts police officers at greater risk and injures their endeavor to protect and serve." (votesmart.org)
  • "After a decade of cuts that slashed almost 25 percent of the defense budget, Congress is rebuilding and strengthening our military." (votesmart.org)
  • "The national security funding bill upholds a promise to the American people to rebuild our military and secure our homeland. I am proud to announce that this bill includes the highest level of funding ever for the VA, includes $1.6 billion for the border wall, and provides our Armed Forces with the largest pay raise in 8 years. This bill also makes needed investments to resurrect our crumbling military infrastructure and upgrade defense technology. We are taking real action to secure our borders and keep American families safe." (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (votesmart.org)
  • "America, throughout our history, has been a nation of builders. However, our bloated government bureaucracy has caused necessary infrastructure projects to languish under red tape. President Trump is committed to breaking down those barriers and restoring our heritage of accomplishment through public-private partnerships and by empowering state and local leaders. Eliminating unnecessary, cumbersome, overlapping regulatory burdens and streamlining the permitting process will allow thousands of projects to finally move forward." (votesmart.org)
  • "Investing in safe and reliable infrastructure promotes economic growth and benefits our communities. This certainly includes America's bridges," said Congressman Higgins. "Our legislation expands federal infrastructure resources and prioritizes bridge replacement based on structural integrity. Reestablishing the Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program would greatly benefit many bridges in Louisiana, including the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge. I want to thank Congresswoman Finkenauer for leading this bipartisan effort." (votesmart.org)
  • "It has been a great month for water infrastructure in South Louisiana. Our efforts in Congress are paying off, and I am proud to announce major funding increases for almost every project in #LA03". (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 3684 "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 266 "Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "We must expand the necessary funding now. If you're a small business owner, please share your story here: Show Congressional Democrats how their partisan delay is hurting real Americans." (republicanwhip.gov)
  • "We're working to address issues with the Paycheck Protection Program and deliver economic relief to American businesses. This is an unprecedented effort, and help is on the way. We'll overcome these challenges together." (www.facebook.com)
  • Signed a letter stating: "we write to express our support for robust funding for the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EEFE) and its critical programs that partner the federal government with industry, academia, and research facilities to secure america's energy future." (votesmart.org)
  • "The Green New Deal would destroy American jobs and economic prosperity. It's a socialist takeover of American society, and the underlying proposals have no basis in reality. Democrats are calling for total government regulation of the economy, elimination of the oil and gas industry, and restrictions on agricultural production. Those policies would cripple our economy and wipe out millions of American jobs. The Green New Deal is a dangerous plan, and it's reflective of the Democratic Party's shift toward socialism." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1119 - SENSE Act. (votesmart.org)
  • "American oil and gas production is the cleanest in the world by far. I would very carefully review and adjust every one of the hundred or so Obama administration mandates and executive orders imposing his radical environmental agenda on our oil and gas industry. Obama's over-the-top restrictions on methane and carbon dioxide and his onerous limits on operating on federal land have hurt America." (captainhiggins.com)
  • "I met with Interior Secretary David Bernhardt this morning to discuss oil and gas issues. We must position America's energy industry for a solid recovery. My office will continue fighting for Louisiana's cornerstone industry and the many thousands of jobs that it supports." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Proud to introduce the LNG Now Act, which cuts red tape and unleashes America's energy potential." (twitter.com)
  • "The Paris Agreement is deeply flawed, injuring America's economic competitiveness while giving polluters like China, India, and Russia a free pass. We are already the global leader in emissions reduction. That's happening through private industry innovation, not restrictive government mandates." (justfacts.votesmart.org)
  • Rated 92% by the National Rifle Association (votesmart.org)
  • "The modern hysteria over guns is another example of our weakened society. Guns weren't really regulated at all prior to the 60s in America. Throughout our history, prior to just 50 years ago, a child could purchase a gun from any seller, if daddy sent him with the money. Gun free zones are always the target of terrorists and criminals. The club in Orlando was a gun free zone. France has some of the most restrictive gun laws in the western world, yet surely you recall the mass shooting terrorist attack that left 130 dead and another 368 injured. Illinois laws almost completely eliminate 2nd amendment rights, yet Chicago suffers one of the highest murder rates in the entire free world" (captainhiggins.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 38 "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017" (votesmart.org)
  • "A Passive Illegal immigrant is one who entered the country legally but has overstayed their visa. These immigrants are by and large good folk who are working and contributing to our society. They frequently have fallen prey to the very real logistical nightmare of bureaucratic paperwork and the endless red tape that it takes any of us to accomplish anything at all within the onerous inefficiency by which our Federal government operates. These folks can be easily identified by our L.E. Services and they should be officially contacted and given a reasonable window to straighten out their legal status. This is not amnesty, it's common sense. Give the passive illegals a strict window, maybe 90 days, to get right or get out. But they must pay a fine. There must be a consequence for breaking the law and their path to citizenship shouldn't easier than the thousands of other new American citizens who followed the process the correct way." (captainhiggins.com)
  • "On the other hand, the aggressive illegals entered our country illegally to begin with. They should be located by all available L.E. assets, identified, arrested, and deported." (captainhiggins.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3003 "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3004 "Kate's Law" (votesmart.org)
  • "I support Trump's promise to leverage China and Mexico, and Russia, and every other sovereign nation which benefits from American wealth created by the sweat of our brow." (votesmart.org)
  • "@POTUS is taking historic action to end unfair trading practices and reduce America's trade deficit. Today's announcement that the EU will open new export markets for U.S. LNG producers and soybean farmers is a huge win for Louisiana." (twitter.com)
  • "The proposed TPP is basically a massive transfer of American wealth to other Pacific Rim nations. I'm against it, as I am against NAFTA which came before it. Massive, complex trade deals, like TPP, tread on our national sovereignty and our Republic." (votesmart.org)
  • "The #USMCA is a win for America and another promise kept by @realDonaldTrump. It creates jobs, increases our leverage with other ongoing international trade negotiations, generates long-term economic growth, expands market access, & levels the playing field for American workers." (twitter.com)

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