Jobs & the Economy

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"The COVID-19 pandemic and oppressive economic lockdowns have greatly injured America. We must rebuild our economy and get Americans back to work."

While it is not the role of government to create jobs, Congress must ensure that our economic policies empower private industry growth. That includes eliminating burdensome regulations, maintaining competitive tax rates, and prioritizing workforce development efforts.

Improving our economy is not only reliant upon a strong business-focused regulatory system, but also on the quality of education that is available to our children and those seeking to further their careers. It is important that we have a renewed focus on providing students the skills they need to operate in the modern economy. While funding for higher education plays a role, we must also ensure that vocational programs and technical schools are promoted.

More on Jobs & the Economy

Higgins Named NFIB Guardian of Small Business
September 19, 2022
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has been recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) with the “Guardian of Small Business” award for his conservative, pro-small business voting record in the 117th Congress.
 

Issues: Jobs & the Economy Taxes
Higgins Introduces Legislation to Prioritize Army Corps Projects Following a Natural Disaster
August 25, 2022
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has introduced H.R. 8733, to help prioritize U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects following a major disaster declaration.
 
The bill would amend the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 and the definition of an “economically disadvantaged community” to include areas affected by a major declared disaster within the last five years.
 

Issues: Infrastructure Jobs & the Economy Water Management
Higgins Urges USDA to Address Rising Fertilizer Costs for Farmers
August 17, 2022
Press Release

LAFAYETTE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack urging him to address rising fertilizer costs, which are hurting Louisiana farmers.
 

Issues: Agriculture Jobs & the Economy
Higgins Commends Cargill’s $34M Investment in St. Martin Parish
August 16, 2022
Press Release

BREAUX BRIDGE, LA – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) commended Cargill’s announcement of plans to invest $34 million to upgrade its St. Martin Parish facility. The modernization project will replace dated equipment and help retain 70 jobs at the facility.
 
Read more about the announcement here.
 
Congressman Higgins issued the following statement:
 

Issues: Jobs & the Economy
Higgins' Amendment to Remove IRS Army Rejected by Democrats
August 12, 2022
Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 5376, the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act.”
 
Earlier this week, Congressman Higgins introduced an amendment to the bill that would have stripped funding for the IRS to add 87,000 enforcement agents. Democrats unilaterally rejected the amendment. See the amendment here.
 

Issues: Jobs & the Economy Taxes