With a Senate seat within reach, Higgins said “no.” A recent Trafalgar poll established that Congressman Clay Higgins would have been the frontrunner had he entered Louisiana’s U.S. Senate race. With widespread name recognition and deep grassroots support, a promotion to the upper chamber was his for the taking.
But in a move that defies modern political ambition, Higgins declined the opportunity. Why? Because the mission isn’t over in the House, and certainly not in Washington.
Using His Influence to Restore Federalism
Instead of campaigning for higher office, Congressman Higgins is leveraging his seniority as Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement to advance bold reforms that put 10th Amendment power back where it belongs: in the hands of the states and the American people.
This week, he introduced a legislative package of four bills to dismantle unnecessary federal agencies and restore constitutional balance. Rather than centralizing power in Washington, Higgins’ plan would empower states to handle key responsibilities through block grants, cutting federal bureaucracy while enhancing services on the ground.
The Four Agencies
Under Higgins’ proposed legislation:
- The Department of Education would be abolished under the Sovereign States Education Restoration Act. Oversight of education programs like Pell Grants and student loans would shift to other federal agencies, while the states would receive funding to manage their own K-12 and higher education systems.
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would be dismantled via the Sovereign State Environmental Quality Assurance Act. Its regulatory power would end within 270 days of enactment, and states would take full responsibility for environmental protection through designated departments funded by block grants.
- The Bureau of Prisons would be restructured under the Sovereign States Bureau of Prisons Restructuring Act. Half of the agency’s funding would go directly to the states, allowing them to administer their own correctional systems with federal oversight limited to audits and compliance.
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) would be abolished under the Sovereign States Emergency Management Act. In its place, states would receive formula-based disaster preparedness and response grants tailored to population, historical disaster frequency, and risk factors like hurricanes or floods.
Restoring the Proper Order of Government
Higgins’ proposals are rooted in a belief in true Federalism. It’s not just rhetoric, but a real plan to decentralize government. These reforms aim to shrink the bloated footprint of the federal bureaucracy and restore what the Constitution originally envisioned: a union of sovereign states working together voluntarily, not ruled from above.
Each bill includes provisions for audits, grant oversight, and reporting to ensure accountability. By reestablishing bottom-up governance, Higgins is championing a vision where the states serve their citizens directly, without unwanted and unnecessary interference from Washington.
A Fighter, Not a Politician
Congressman Higgins is changing the public service narrative in a political environment where self-promotion is the norm. He’s only ever had one elected office, Congressman, and he’s using that position to push bold ideas, not build a résumé. Instead of chasing titles, he’s chasing truth, accountability, and the rebalancing of power between Washington and the people.
Louisiana could have sent him to the Senate. Instead, Clay Higgins chose to stay in the trenches, where the fight is hard but the impact is great. We are blessed to have his influence and passion continue in Congress for as long as he’s willing to serve.
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The DOGE Effect: What If We Cut Waste in Louisiana?
Elon Musk and Donald Trump are slashing waste in Washington, and the whole world is watching. Many have said, “That’s great—but we need to do the same thing in Louisiana!”
What most don’t realize is that Citizens for a New Louisiana has been ‘DOGE before DOGE was cool.’ Our investigatory work exposes government waste, backroom deals, and left-wing slush funds. And when people know what their government is really doing, it stops.
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