{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where state = \"LA\" and year = 2021 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-centers-equity-economic-development-introduction-new", "Congressman Troy Carter Centers Equity in Economic Development with Introduction of the NEW START Act of 2021", "2021-12-21", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. introduced the Necessary Entrepreneurship Workshops via the SBA to Transform and Assist Re-Entry Training Act of 2021, or the NEW START Act of 2021. This legislation would expand entrepreneurship opportunities for the formerly incarcerated to reduce recidivism and provide economic stability as they rejoin the economy.\n\nAn estimated 60 percent of formerly incarcerated individuals are still unemployed a year after their release, and as a group they experience an unemployment rate higher than total unemployment during the Great Depression. According to the Prison Policy Initiative, maintaining stable employment after release lowers the likelihood that individuals will return to prison, promoting public safety and saving public dollars.\n\n\u201cThe formerly incarcerated already face significant barriers to re-entering the workforce and can feel utterly locked out of the labor market,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cEspecially as our economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we need to jump at the chance to help get people back to work and back on their feet. Entrepreneurship should be one of the tools that returning citizens have access to as they re-enter society. Support in starting a business can help people overcome barriers and may dramatically lower recidivism rates. The NEW START Act of 2021 is a path forward for people to rejoin the greater community and for our nation to achieve a more equitable economic recovery.\u201d\n\nSpecifically, the NEW START Act of 2021:\n\nEstablishes a five-year pilot reentry program within the Small Business Administration (SBA) to provide entrepreneurial development training to formerly incarcerated individuals.\n\nRequires the SBA Administrator to award annual grants over a five-year period to at least six geographically diverse organizations or partnerships of organizations, to deliver business counseling to formerly incarcerated individuals.\n\nThe organizations must demonstrate ties with the business and returning citizen communities.\n\nIn addition, organizations are required to partner with lenders in the existing SBA Microloan Program who will provide microloans (up to $50,000) to qualifying participants. This program is not intended to supplant or take away from the traditional Microloan Program and the SBA does not guarantee microloans.\n\nRequires several reports on the effectiveness, overall performance, and impact of the program on grant recipients.\n\nThis legislation mirrors the 2019 Senate bill from Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/12/20/higgins-announces-additional-74m-hurricane-recovery-efforts/", "Higgins Announces Additional $7.4M for Hurricane Recovery Efforts", "2021-12-20", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "LAKE CHARLES, LA \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA will award an additional $7,428,192.48 for hurricane recovery efforts in South Louisiana.\n\nThe reimbursements include:\n\n$2,058,454.26 to the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles) for permanent work to Ship Loader #1, which was damaged as a result of Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$5,369,738.22 to the Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District (Port of Lake Charles) for permanent work to Ship Loader #2, which was damaged as a result of Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\nAll funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carters-2021-districtwide-tour-highlighted-new-infrastructure", "Congressman Troy Carter\u2019s 2021 Districtwide Tour Highlighted New Infrastructure Law Funds for Minority-Owned Businesses, Bridges, Transit & Rail", "2021-12-20", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "BATON ROUGE, L.A. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. concluded the first installment of his districtwide \u2018Building a Better Louisiana Infrastructure Tour\u2019 celebrating the real-life impact that investments from the Infrastructure Law will bring to Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District.\n\nDuring his four events, he highlighted $41.6 million for the IWGO Green Bridge in New Orleans East, $30 million for the Gramercy Veterans Memorial Bridge connecting St. James and St. John the Baptist Parish, $108 billion for public transportation investments nationwide, up to $102 billion for passenger rail projects nationwide, and $110 million in annual funding for the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) through 2025. At these events he was joined by dozens of public officials from the state and local level.\n\nBased on data from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, there are at least 10 bridges and 41 roadway improvement projects in the Second Congressional district that without funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, would not have been sure to have been slated for action in Fiscal Year 2022. These projects represent a total investment of at least $335.5 million in Congressman\u2019s Carter congressional district just for road and bridge projects that are scheduled for letting dates next year. In all, Louisiana can expect at least $7 billion in investments from the Infrastructure Law.\n\nIn 2022 Congressman Carter will continue his announcements and celebrations of projects that Infrastructure Law will bring to life in Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District. Photos from the first leg of the tour are available here. Videos of the press conferences from each event are available upon request.\n\nIn Baton Rouge today, Congressman Carter emphasized the benefits that the bipartisan Infrastructure Law will bring to Louisiana\u2019s minority business community and the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).\n\n\u201cBy passing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, President Biden and Congress are recognizing the role minority-owned businesses play in building a stronger and more equitable economy, and investing in their long-term success,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cWe need economic development that lifts all boats, and that\u2019s why the Infrastructure Law makes the MBDA a permanent part of the Department of Commerce and more than doubles its previous yearly budget. This long-term investment will allow the agency to expand, innovate, create partnerships and reach more people.\n\n\u201cBut the Infrastructure Law doesn\u2019t stop there,\u201d the Congressman continued. \u201cHistorically, minority-owned businesses have been systemically excluded from securing lucrative contracts for infrastructure work. The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act also includes provisions to give our minority-owned and local businesses an opportunity to participate in the rebuilding of their communities.\u201d\n\nAt this event, the Congressman was joined by Mayor Sharon Weston Broome, Louisiana MBDA Business Center Director Charletta Fortson, State Senator Regina Barrow, State Representative Edmund Jordan, State Representative C. Denise Marcelle, State Representative Barbara Carpenter, Councilwoman Chauna Banks, Southern University Chancellor John Pierre, Louisiana MBDA Center staff, and Louisiana MBDA Center clients.\n\nFederal agency officials also weighed in on the significance of the Infrastructure Law\u2019s investments in the nation\u2019s minority-owned businesses.\n\n\u201cI want to thank Representative Carter for his hard work passing the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,\u201d said U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. \u201cFor too long, we\u2019ve neglected investments in critical areas that directly impact American workers, American businesses, and American families. One historic achievement in this bill is the codification of the Minority Business Development Agency at the Department of Commerce, which is the only federal agency solely dedicated to the economic development of minority businesses. This historic provision establishes MBDA as a vital resource to minority businesses and the nonprofits that serve them\u2014assisting in their formation, access to capital, and growth. America\u2019s road to economic recovery runs through minority businesses, and our country will never fully recover without them. Thanks to Representative Carter\u2019s tireless effort, Louisiana\u2019s minority businesses have a full partner in MBDA.\u201d\n\n\u201cI am glad that Congressman Troy Carter is highlighting these important provisions within the bipartisan Infrastructure Law and their positive impacts on the people and businesses of southeast Louisiana,\u201d said Miguel Estien, MBDA\u2019s Acting National Director. \u201cThis law elevates the status of the Minority Business Development Agency, making it permanent. This is a very, very exciting time for MBDA and all minority businesses. Let me put the importance of this legislation in perspective. Empowered with permanent Agency status, the MBDA will have a substantial enhancement of delivery capabilities with respect to every service we provide.\n\nDirector Estien continued, \u201cThe law assigns an Under Secretary for the Agency, a mandate to launch Rural Business Centers, the authority to serve as the point agency within the federal government in matters concerning minority businesses \u2013 and a host of other consequential changes in the structure of MBDA. These monumental changes at MBDA will in turn open more doors, shatter glass walls and ceilings . . . and properly position the MBDA to play a major role in leveling the business playing field.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-statement-education-secretary-cardonas-visit", "Congressman Troy Carter Statement on Education Secretary Cardona\u2019s Visit to Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District", "2021-12-17", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, L.A. \u2013 On Thursday and Friday this week, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. joined U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona during his visit to Baton Rouge and New Orleans. A series of school events with the Secretary included student conversations, parent conversations, and tours at Wilcox Academy of Early Learning in New Orleans and McKinley Middle Magnet School and Glen Oaks High School in Baton Rouge.\n\nFollowing the conclusion of Secretary Cardona\u2019s visit to Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District, Congressman Carter released the following statement:\n\n\u201cI am extremely appreciative to have had cabinet member and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona in southeast Louisiana these past two days to speak with educators, our young people and their families.\n\n\u201cThe visit brought up important issues facing our students and educators like learning loss, mental health, virtual learning, after-school activities, and community partnerships in schools. More than a year and a half into the pandemic, it\u2019s clear we need targeted efforts to help students catch up academically, rebuild emotionally, and stay safe as COVID-19 continues to persist in our communities.\n\n\u201cDuring these school visits, the Secretary and I received a lot of feedback and ideas on how to rebuild our education system to be stronger and more inclusive than it was pre-pandemic. The Secretary will be reporting back on the takeaways from this visit to President Biden and I will use this experience to guide my decision-making as I craft education policy.\n\n\u201cOne legislative effort that will positively transform the landscape of our education system is the Build Back Better Act, which among other programs includes the largest investment in early childhood education in our nation\u2019s history. We know that when we invest in high-quality early education, it helps them graduate high school, seek further education, and find successful careers.\n\n\u201cI was proud to vote in support of the Build Back Better Act last month when the legislation passed the House. Now, the Senate must take up this groundbreaking legislation and help build a brighter future for America\u2019s children, seniors, and working families.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/12/16/higgins-announces-additional-16m-hurricane-recovery-efforts/", "Higgins Announces Additional $1.6M for Hurricane Recovery Efforts", "2021-12-16", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "LAFAYETTE, LA \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA will award an additional $1,633,429.14 for hurricane recovery efforts in South Louisiana.\n\nThe reimbursement to Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government covers emergency protective measures taken in response to Hurricane Delta. It is made at a 75% federal cost-share.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/12/14/higgins-undergoes-successful-surgical-procedure/", "Higgins Undergoes Successful Surgical Procedure", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "\u201cA few months ago, while training, I aggravated an old internal injury. This morning, I underwent a surgical procedure. The surgery was recommended by my doctors earlier in the fall, and we planned the procedure to take place after the conclusion of this year\u2019s votes. Everything went well, and I\u2019m grateful to my doctors and nurses for their excellent care. I will spend the Christmas season recovering at home under the care of my wife Becca and will continue working remotely on many ongoing issues. The challenges we face together will not take a holiday, and neither will I. It is an honor to serve South Louisiana, and I look forward to a full recovery from this required surgical procedure. The new year is upon us, and together we will embrace the future.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases/over-100-republican-co-sponsors-join-letlow-parents-bill-rights", "Over 100 Republican Co-Sponsors Join Letlow on the Parents Bill of Rights", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Julia Letlow", "L000595", "letlow.house.gov", "letlow", "https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that more than 100 House Republicans have joined her as co-sponsors of H.R. 6056, The Parents Bill of Rights Act. The legislation would put common-sense parent participation practices into law and ensure that families are able to have a meaningful dialog with educators throughout the learning process. Letlow formally introduced the bill in the House on November 19.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m incredibly proud to have more than 100 co-sponsors on the Parents Bill of Rights,\u201d Letlow said. \u201cIt clearly shows that Republicans are united and working to ensure that parents have a seat at the table. This bill has now gained considerable momentum, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to move it forward.\u201d\n\nA complete list of the H.R. 6056 co-sponsors can be found below.\n\nHouse Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23)\n\nHouse Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01)\n\nHouse Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY-21)\n\nHouse Republican Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson (LA-04)\n\nRepublican Study Committee Chair Jim Banks (IN-03)\n\nHouse Education and Labor Committee Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (NC-05)\n\nCongressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04)\n\nCongressman Rick Allen (GA-12)\n\nCongressman Brian Babin (TX-36)\n\nCongressman James Baird (IN-04)\n\nCongressman Jack Bergman (MI-01)\n\nCongresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05)\n\nCongressman Mike Bost (IL-12)\n\nCongressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16)\n\nCongressman Tim Burchett (TN-02)\n\nCongressman Ted Budd (NC-13)\n\nCongressman Michael Burgess (TX-26)\n\nCongressman Ken Calvert (CA-42)\n\nCongresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03)\n\nCongressman Buddy Carter (GA-01)\n\nCongressman Madison Cawthorn (NC-11)\n\nCongressman Steve Chabot (OH-01)\n\nCongresswoman Liz Cheney (WY-AL)\n\nCongressman Ben Cline (VA-06)\n\nCongressman Rick Crawford (AR-01)\n\nCongressman Scott DesJarlais (TN-04)\n\nCongressman Byron Donalds (FL-19)\n\nCongressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03)\n\nCongressman Tom Emmer (MN-06)\n\nCongressman Randy Feenstra (IA-04)\n\nCongressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05)\n\nCongressman Scott Franklin (FL-15)\n\nCongressman Bob Gibbs (OH-07)\n\nCongressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-26)\n\nCongressman Paul Gosar (AZ-04)\n\nCongressman Garret Graves (LA-06)\n\nCongressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06)\n\nCongressman Michael Guest (MS-03)\n\nCongressman Andy Harris (MD-01)\n\nCongresswoman Vicky Hartzler (MO-04)\n\nCongresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01)\n\nCongressman Kevin Hern (OK-01)\n\nCongressman Clay Higgins (LA-03)\n\nCongressman French Hill (AR-02)\n\nCongresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-01)\n\nCongressman Richard Hudson (NC-08)\n\nCongressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02)\n\nCongressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13)\n\nCongressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27)\n\nCongressman John Joyce (PA-13)\n\nCongressman Fred Keller (PA-12)\n\nCongressman Mike Kelly (PA-16)\n\nCongressman David Kustoff (TN-08)\n\nCongressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05)\n\nCongressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02)\n\nCongresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)\n\nCongresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)\n\nCongressman Tracey Mann (KS-01)\n\nCongressman Brian Mast (FL-18)\n\nCongressman Michael McCaul (TX-10)\n\nCongressman Tom McClintock (CA-04)\n\nCongressman David McKinley (WV-01)\n\nCongresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05)\n\nCongressman Daniel Meuser (PA-09)\n\nCongresswoman Carol Miller (WV-03)\n\nCongresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15)\n\nCongresswoman Marianette Miller-Meeks (IA-02)\n\nCongressman John Moolenaar (MI-04)\n\nCongressman Alex Mooney (WV-02)\n\nCongressman Barry Moore (AL-02)\n\nCongressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02)\n\nCongressman Greg Murphy (NC-03)\n\nCongressman Dan Newhouse (WA-04)\n\nCongressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08)\n\nCongressman Burgess Owens (UT-04)\n\nCongressman Steven Palazzo (MS-04)\n\nCongressman August Pfluger (TX-11)\n\nCongressman Bill Posey (FL-08)\n\nCongressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14)\n\nCongressman David Rouzer (NC-07)\n\nCongressman John H. Rutherford (FL-04)\n\nCongressman Pete Sessions (TX-17)\n\nCongressman Chris Smith (NJ-04)\n\nCongressman Pete Stauber (MN-08)\n\nCongresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-48)\n\nCongressman Brian Steil (WI-01)\n\nCongressman Greg Steube (FL-17)\n\nCongressman Van Taylor (TX-03)\n\nCongresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22)\n\nCongressman Glenn Thompson (PA-15)\n\nCongressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07)\n\nCongressman David Valadao (CA-21)\n\nCongressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02)\n\nCongresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24)\n\nCongressman Tim Walberg (MI-07)\n\nCongresswoman Jackie Walorski (IN-02)\n\nCongressman Michael Waltz (FL-06)\n\nCongressman Randy Weber (TX-14)\n\nCongressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-2)\n\nCongressman Joe Wilson (SC-02)\n\nCongressman Robert Wittman (VA-01)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-announces-districtwide-building-better-louisiana", "Congressman Troy Carter Announces Districtwide \u2018Building a Better Louisiana Infrastructure Tour\u2019", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, L.A. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. announced he will launch a tour across Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District to announce upcoming projects that will receive funding thanks to the recently passed $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.\n\nThanks to this bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Louisiana will get at least $7 billion in investments in roads, bridges, transit, rail, flood protection, water management, economic development, broadband deployment, and more. As funds are prepared for distribution, Congressman Carter is beginning this district-wide tour to share the wide-ranging and impactful ways that the people of Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District stand to benefit from this legislation.\n\n\u201cThe building blocks of our nation have been falling into disrepair for far too long, but thanks to the funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Louisiana is about to see tangible investments in our state,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cI will be travelling across Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District to share the multitude of ways that the Infrastructure Law will improve daily life, create thousands of good-paying jobs and will finally invest in the systems we need to remain competitive and successful in a global economy. The American people need a strong foundation to stand on, and Congress has delivered.\u201d\n\nCongressman Troy Carter was the only member of the Louisiana Delegation in the House of Representatives to vote in support of this transformational bill.\n\nThe Congressman\u2019s districtwide \u201cBuilding a Better Louisiana Infrastructure Tour\u201d will begin on Wednesday and will include events in New Orleans East, Gramercy, and Baton Rouge. State and local officials will also be in attendance.\n\nAll events are open to the press. Logistics and details can be provided to media upon RSVP to Communications Director, Zoe Bluffstone: z.bluffstone@mail.house.gov.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-condemns-lafayette-judge-michelle-odinets-racist", "Congressman Troy Carter Condemns Lafayette Judge Michelle Odinet\u2019s Racist Actions and Lack of Accountability", "2021-12-14", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, L.A. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. issued the following statement condemning the actions of Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet and calling for her resignation.\n\n\u201cI am absolutely disgusted after watching the video taken in Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet\u2019s home. It is unacceptable for anyone, regardless of the circumstances, to use racial slurs.\n\nTo add insult to injury, Judge Odinet only offered excuses for the actions she allowed in the place of an apology.\n\nIn her statement, Judge Odinet did not once apologize for the greatly offensive language she allowed in the comfort of her home.\n\nThis video shows Judge Odinet\u2019s true character, and exactly who she is when she thinks no one is watching\n\nAs an influential member of our judicial system, the balance of many in our communities\u2019 lives are in Judge Odinet\u2019s hands.\n\nI have zero confidence in her ability to act without racial bias or to treat everyone, especially members of the Black community, that appear in her court room equally and fairly.\n\nI join my fellow Louisiana colleagues in calling for her immediate resignation and request that the Louisiana Judiciary Committee immediately appoint an ad hoc judge to hear cases in her division, investigate this incident, inquire into if racial bias is apparent in her previous rulings, and ultimately remover her if she does not resign.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/12/13/higgins-announces-winner-2021-congressional-app-challenge/", "Higgins Announces Winner of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge", "2021-12-13", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "LAFAYETTE, LA \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that Luke Schwarz, a student at Episcopal School of Acadiana, is the overall winner of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge for Louisiana\u2019s 3rd District.\n\nLuke\u2019s app titled \u201cHurricane Helper\u201d is designed to help individuals in need of assistance following a natural disaster. The app will be featured in an exhibition at the U.S. Capitol next year.\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Luke on his winning app. He saw a real-world problem and used his coding skills to provide a solution,\u201dsaid Congressman Higgins.\u201cConnecting individuals to emergency assistance and recovery resources in the wake of a natural disaster can be difficult. Luke is trying to address those challenges with his app.\u201d\n\n\u201cWhen, during Hurricane Ida, people started posting on social media for help. I knew there must be an alternative,\u201dsaid Luke regarding the inspiration for his app.\u201cHurricane Helper is an app that allows calling for help in case you are trapped by a natural disaster. All that it takes is one click and helpers are instantly notified.\u201d\n\nWatch Luke demonstrate his \u201cHurricane Helper\u201d app here.\n\n\u2014\n\nAbout the Congressional App Challenge\n\nThe U.S. House of Representatives officially launched the Challenge in 2015 to help inspire innovation and learning in computer science and coding. The Challenge is a nationwide effort that allows students to compete against their peers by creating an application or \u201capp\u201d for mobile, tablet, or computer devices. Student teams compete against each other by congressional district, and the winning apps are showcased at the U.S. Capitol each year.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/12/08/higgins-announces-additional-635m-hurricane-recovery-efforts/", "Higgins Announces Additional $63.5M for Hurricane Recovery Efforts", "2021-12-08", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $63,497,587.77 for hurricane recovery efforts in South Louisiana.\n\nThe reimbursements include:\n\n$34,621,295.99 to the Jefferson Davis Electric Cooperative for emergency protective measures taken to maintain power distribution in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$3,609,555.03 to the City of Lake Charles for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 100% federal cost-share.\n\n$5,009,266.90 to the City of Lake Charles for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$8,572,317.06 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for evacuation and sheltering services in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$1,582,164.39 to the Diocese of Lake Charles for temporary facilities at St. Margaret Catholic School in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$6,523,262.41 to the Calcasieu Parish School Board for management costs in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 100% federal cost-share.\n\n$3,579,725.99 to Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government for repairs to the Lafayette Utilities System in response to Hurricane Delta. The reimbursement is made at a 75% federal cost-share.\n\nAll funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cThis latest round of reimbursements provides much-needed resources for South Louisiana\u2019s recovery efforts. Over $2 billion has been delivered in response to Hurricanes Laura and Delta, and we continue to prioritize the state\u2019s recovery needs at the federal level.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/carter-statement-passage-bill-support-nasas-michoud-assembly-facility-eastern", "Carter Statement on Passage of Bill to Support NASA\u2019s Michoud Assembly Facility in Eastern New Orleans", "2021-12-08", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 5746, the NASA Enhanced Use Leasing Extension Act of 2021 on a voice vote. Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. was an original co-sponsor of the bill and spoke in support on the House Floor.\n\nThe Congressman floor speech is as follows:\n\n\u201cNASA\u2019s Michoud Assembly Facility in Eastern New Orleans, Louisiana is known as \u2018America\u2019s Rocket Factory.\u2019\n\nFor over 55 years, Michoud has manufactured large vehicles and components for NASA \u2013 from the Apollo Program, to the Space Shuttle, to the Space Launch System, or SLS.\n\nMichoud is the main manufacturing and assembly site for SLS, which will take us to the furthest reaches of our solar system.\n\nThe site employs approximately 3,500 people, and supports more than 6,000 jobs nationwide.\n\nThis includes government civil-service workers, contractors, and staff of other government agencies and commercial firms.\n\nThe National Center for Advanced Manufacturing\u2014a partnership between NASA, the state of Louisiana, Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and the University of New Orleans\u2014also calls Michoud home.\n\nThe total economic output of Michoud is over $830 million.\n\nAll this to say, Michoud is an indispensable part of the New Orleans community and our nation\u2019s space program.\n\nSites like Michoud would benefit greatly from the passage of H.R. 5746, which would reauthorize the enhanced use leases needed to keep up production.\n\nI\u2019m proud to be an original co-sponsor and to support this bill. I urge an \u201caye\u201d vote.\n\nI yield back.\u201d\n\nA video of the Congressman can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/carter-announces-275m-epa-loan-modernize-new-orleans-water-infrastructure", "Carter Announces $275M EPA Loan to Modernize New Orleans Water Infrastructure", "2021-12-07", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, L.A. \u2013 Today, representatives from Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr.\u2019s office joined an event announcing a $275 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO) to modernize the city\u2019s aging and storm-damaged sewer system. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, and other city and state officials were also in attendance. With EPA\u2019s WIFIA financing, this project will help protect historically underserved communities from the impacts of storm events and climate change.\n\n\u201cThis is great news for the city and people of New Orleans,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr., who represents much of the city in Congress. \u201cHere in Louisiana, we depend on our critical water infrastructure to keep us safe and healthy, especially when the storms come. It is long past time that we invest in the safety, longevity, and resiliency of our water and sewage management systems, and I am proud that the federal government is a strong partner on this critical issue. With this $275 million WIFIA loan along with the critical funds from the recently passed Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, we can make the needed investments for lasting improvements in our water infrastructure.\u201d\n\nCongressman Troy Carter was proud to vote for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act \u2013 the infrastructure package \u2013 which President Biden signed into law last month. In the next few weeks Louisiana will already see results from that policy, as $101 million dollars will soon come to the state for drinking water system improvements. This funding accounts for fiscal year 2022, and Louisiana can expect to receive similar amounts of funding for water infrastructure annually over the next four years.\n\nEPA\u2019s WIFIA loan will help finance the SWBNO\u2019s comprehensive Sewer System Evaluation and Rehabilitation Program. This program will undertake over 160 projects to modernize aging and storm-damaged sewer pipelines throughout the city.\n\n\u201cEarlier this year, President Biden visited New Orleans and heard firsthand about the challenges with water infrastructure. Today, we are proud to partner with the city through WIFIA,\u201d said EPA Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox. \u201cThis low-cost loan will save the city money while supporting critical upgrades to bolster climate resiliency and better protect vulnerable communities. This project illustrates the critical water infrastructure improvements that will be achieved under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.\u201d\n\nThese 160 projects focus on climate resiliency and flood control, particularly reducing inflow and saltwater infiltration, preventing breaks and leaks in sewer lines, and supporting existing infrastructure during weather events. Together, these projects will vastly improve the city\u2019s sewer system infrastructure, help protect nearby waterbodies and reduce the risk of flooding in neighborhoods \u2013 especially historically underserved communities.\n\nThe $275 million WIFIA loan will finance nearly half of the $561 million project costs. Recognizing both the need for critical infrastructure investment and the water affordability challenges facing the community, the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans took advantage of the WIFIA program\u2019s flexible repayment terms to save approximately $100 million. Project construction and operation are expected to create an estimated 1,800 jobs and construction is expected to be completed in 2025.\n\nA fact sheet about this New Orleans loan is available online. More details about the WIFIA program here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/12/06/higgins-announces-additional-35m-hurricane-recovery-efforts/", "Higgins Announces Additional $3.5M for Hurricane Recovery Efforts", "2021-12-06", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $3,554,489.88 for hurricane recovery efforts in South Louisiana.\n\nThe reimbursements include:\n\n$1,377,859.11 to the Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corp. (SLEMCO) to repair power generation, transmission, and distribution facilities throughout Acadia Parish in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$2,176,630.77 to SLEMCO to repair power generation, transmission, and distribution facilities throughout Lafayette Parish in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\nAll funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/12/03/higgins-offers-pro-american-energy-amendments-democrat-climate-bill/", "Higgins Offers Pro-American Energy Amendments to Democrat Climate Bill", "2021-12-03", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) proposed a series of pro-American energy amendments during a House Oversight Committee markup on H.R. 5477, a bill that expands federal bureaucracy to implement Democrat climate policies. Democrats rejected the amendments, which aimed to maximize American energy production and decrease our reliance on foreign adversaries.\n\nOne amendment would have stricken the creation of the White House Domestic Climate Policy Office and replaced it with the White House Energy and Innovation Policy Office. The proposed Energy and Innovation Policy Office would ensure the United States has a stable energy supply, promote the exploration of innovative oil and natural gas technologies, protect U.S. energy markets from foreign adversaries, secure international export opportunities, and expedite the permitting and environmental review process for new domestic energy projects. Watch Congressman Higgins offer and discuss the amendment here.\n\nA second amendment would have ensured that Democrats\u2019 proposed Council on Federal Agency Climate Planning, Resilience, and Enhance Preparedness (PREP) include nuclear power as a low-cost option for emissions reduction. Watch Congressman Higgins offer and discuss the amendment here.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cDemocrat energy policies are hurting working Americans, pushing industry overseas, and crushing economic prosperity here in America. Weakening our leverage worldwide and moving oil and gas production into countries with horrible environmental records actually injures the climate. This is yet another Democrat bill to weaponize the federal government against American energy producers. It is shameful that my Democrat colleagues rejected our amendments and continue to side with OPEC, China, and other foreign producers over American industry.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-introduces-no-double-debt-disaster-survivors-act-house", "Congressman Troy Carter Introduces \u2018No Double Debt for Disaster Survivors Act\u2019 in the House of Representatives", "2021-12-03", "2021", "2021-12", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. introduced the No Double Debt for Disaster Survivors Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill would protect people with student loans who survive a natural disaster. After disasters, SBA loans are a lifeline to help people rebuild. However, for many who already have student loans, that additional debt burden makes it hard to recover.\n\n\u201cThe country is battling the worst pandemic in history,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cWe also face increasingly frequent and intense natural disasters.I have seen and heard firsthand from individuals who have lost everything, either due to COVID, flooding, or a hurricane. For many, these combined disasters have resulted in the need to take out one or more SBA disaster loans. The last thing people need when trying to get back on their feet is another loan weighing them down. Coupled with the fact that nearly one-third of all American students go into debt to pay for college, this double debt burden hurts our economy and additionally burdens those struggling to recover from COVID-19 and natural disasters. The people need relief.\u201d\n\nAccording to the Education Data Initiative, in the United States, 42.9 million borrowers owe $1.59 billion in federal student loans. The average borrower has $36,510 in federal loans.\n\nThe No Double Debt for Disaster Survivors Act takes the following actions to help lift the burden of federal debt for disaster survivors:\n\nThe bill authorizes the Secretary of Education to cancel outstanding student loan debt for SBA disaster loan borrowers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic or a natural disaster.\n\nThe amount canceled would not exceed the amount of the SBA disaster loan, and it would only eliminate the student loan debt, ensuring that no additional debt is created.\n\nThe bill cancels outstanding student loan debt for those needing to take out SBA disaster loans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.\n\nCreates an annual report to provide feedback to Congress, including the number of individuals with canceled loans and the total dollar amount of the canceled loans.\n\nStudies show that canceling student debt would substantially increase Black and Latinx household wealth and help narrow the racial wealth gap, provide immediate relief to millions of Americans during the pandemic and recession, and provide massive consumer-driven stimulus to our economy.\n\n\u201cThe people of Louisiana and America shouldn\u2019t be doubly punished after a disaster simply because they sought more education,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cAt a time when we are faced with intersecting crises, we need to give the people a chance to thrive without loan debt weighing them down. The No Double Debt for Disaster Survivors Act will reduce the burden of loan debt and bring a much-needed boost to our economy.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/12/02/higgins-commends-10b-investment-new-lng-facility-cameron-parish/", "Higgins Commends $10B Investment for New LNG Facility in Cameron Parish", "2021-12-02", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) commended Venture Global LNG\u2019s announcement to invest more than $10 billion in a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility, CP2 LNG, in Cameron Parish.\n\nAccording to Louisiana Economic Development (LED), the new project is expected to support an average of 2,300 construction jobs and will result in at least 200 direct jobs and 867 indirect jobs upon completion.\n\nRead more about the announcement here. Read more about the CP2 project here.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cSouthwest Louisiana is the epicenter of American LNG. Venture Global\u2019s investment in the new CP2 facility is a significant win and brings jobs and economic prosperity to Southwest Louisiana. My office will continue to do everything we can at the federal level to advance policies that support American energy dominance and the production of clean and affordable energy here in the United States.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/12/02/higgins-votes-against-spending-bill-funds-bidens-vaccine-mandate/", "Higgins Votes Against Spending Bill That Funds Biden\u2019s Vaccine Mandate", "2021-12-02", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "\u201cWe have to draw the line. The socialists in control of the House, the Senate, and the White House have brought America to the precipice of doom. America faces $30 trillion in debt, unprecedented levels of deficit spending, and rising inflation. This bill exacerbates those issues and funds Biden\u2019s unconstitutional vaccine mandate oppression. I oppose the Democrats\u2019 plundering of American treasure and their oppressive mandates.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases/83-house-republicans-join-letlow-co-sponsor-parents-bill-rights", "83 House Republicans Join Letlow to Co-Sponsor Parents Bill of Rights", "2021-12-01", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Julia Letlow", "L000595", "letlow.house.gov", "letlow", "https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that 83 House Republicans have signed on as co-sponsors of H.R. 6056, The Parents Bill of Rights Act. This legislation, which seeks to provide increased opportunities for constructive parent input in the learning process, was introduced in the House of Representatives by Letlow on November 19.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m delighted to see so many of my colleagues join our efforts to give parents a greater say in their child\u2019s education,\u201d Letlow said. \u201cWe recognize that building effective partnerships between families and schools is essential because at the end of the day, these are our children, not the government\u2019s. This bill has broad support from across the House Republican Conference, and I look forward to more members joining us in the days to come.\u201d\n\nA complete list of the H.R. 6056 co-sponsors can be found below.\n\nHouse Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23)\n\nHouse Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01)\n\nHouse Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (NY-21)\n\nHouse Republican Conference Vice Chair Mike Johnson (LA-04)\n\nRepublican Study Committee Chair Jim Banks (IN-03)\n\nHouse Education and Labor Committee Ranking Member Virginia Foxx (NC-05)\n\nCongressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04)\n\nCongressman Rick Allen (GA-12)\n\nCongressman Brian Babin (TX-36)\n\nCongressman James Baird (IN-04)\n\nCongressman Jack Bergman (MI-01)\n\nCongressman Mike Bost (IL-12)\n\nCongressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16)\n\nCongressman Tim Burchett (TN-02)\n\nCongressman Ted Budd (NC-13)\n\nCongresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03)\n\nCongressman Buddy Carter (GA-01)\n\nCongressman Madison Cawthorn (NC-11)\n\nCongressman Steve Chabot (OH-01)\n\nCongressman Ben Cline (VA-06)\n\nCongressman Rick Crawford (AR-01)\n\nCongressman Jeff Duncan (SC-03)\n\nCongressman Randy Feenstra (IA-04)\n\nCongressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05)\n\nCongressman Bob Gibbs (OH-07)\n\nCongressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-26)\n\nCongressman Garret Graves (LA-06)\n\nCongressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06)\n\nCongressman Michael Guest (MS-03)\n\nCongressman Andy Harris (MD-01)\n\nCongresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01)\n\nCongressman Kevin Hern (OK-01)\n\nCongressman Clay Higgins (LA-03)\n\nCongresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-01)\n\nCongressman Richard Hudson (NC-08)\n\nCongressman Bill Huizenga (MI-02)\n\nCongressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27)\n\nCongressman John Joyce (PA-13)\n\nCongressman Fred Keller (PA-12)\n\nCongressman Mike Kelly (PA-16)\n\nCongressman David Kustoff (TN-08)\n\nCongressman Doug Lamborn (CO-05)\n\nCongressman Jake LaTurner (KS-02)\n\nCongresswoman Debbie Lesko (AZ-08)\n\nCongresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)\n\nCongressman Tracey Mann (KS-01)\n\nCongressman Brian Mast (FL-18)\n\nCongressman Michael McCaul (TX-10)\n\nCongressman David McKinley (WV-01)\n\nCongresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05)\n\nCongressman Daniel Meuser (PA-09)\n\nCongresswoman Carol Miller (WV-03)\n\nCongresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15)\n\nCongresswoman Marianette Miller-Meeks (IA-02)\n\nCongressman John Moolenaar (MI-04)\n\nCongressman Alex Mooney (WV-02)\n\nCongressman Barry Moore (AL-02)\n\nCongressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02)\n\nCongressman Greg Murphy (NC-03)\n\nCongressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08)\n\nCongressman Burgess Owens (UT-04)\n\nCongressman Steven Palazzo (MS-04)\n\nCongressman August Pfluger (TX-11)\n\nCongressman Bill Posey (FL-08)\n\nCongressman Guy Reschenthaler (PA-14)\n\nCongressman David Rouzer (NC-07)\n\nCongressman John H. Rutherford (FL-04)\n\nCongressman Pete Sessions (TX-17)\n\nCongressman Chris Smith (NJ-04)\n\nCongressman Pete Stauber (MN-08)\n\nCongresswoman Michelle Steel (CA-48)\n\nCongressman Brian Steil (WI-01)\n\nCongressman Greg Steube (FL-17)\n\nCongresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22)\n\nCongressman Glenn Thompson (PA-15)\n\nCongressman Tom Tiffany (WI-07)\n\nCongressman David Valadao (CA-21)\n\nCongressman Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02)\n\nCongresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24)\n\nCongressman Tim Walberg (MI-07)\n\nCongressman Michael Waltz (FL-06)\n\nCongressman Randy Weber (TX-14)\n\nCongressman Brad Wenstrup (OH-2)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/11/29/higgins-announces-additional-275m-hurricane-recovery-efforts/", "Higgins Announces Additional $27.5M for Hurricane Recovery Efforts", "2021-11-29", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $27,517,485.03 for hurricane recovery efforts in South Louisiana.\n\nThe reimbursements include:\n\n$25,554,573.39 to the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Laura. This reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$1,962,911.64 to the city of DeQuincy for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Laura. This reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\nAll funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/carter-statement-guilty-verdict-mcmichael-and-bryan-trial", "Carter Statement on Guilty Verdict in McMichael and Bryan Trial", "2021-11-24", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. released the following statement after the guilty verdict announcement in the trial of the William Bryan, Travis and Gregory McMichael for the killing of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery:\n\n\"Ahmaud Arbery should still be here today. People who murder others must be held accountable.\n\nTravis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William Bryan unjustly killed Ahmaud Arbery after they racially profiled him and deserve to be punished.\n\nToo many people have attempted to slander and victim-blame a young man whose only crime was jogging while Black.\n\nOne day I hope that we are a nation where Black people can jog, play, protest, and exist without fear of hatred or violence. I will not stop fighting until that day is a reality.\n\nToday\u2019s verdict was a step toward accountability and a justice system that extends equal protection under law to every American.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/11/23/higgins-delivers-letters-support-lake-charles-recovery-grant-applications/", "Higgins Delivers Letters of Support for Lake Charles\u2019 Recovery Grant Applications", "2021-11-23", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered several letters of support this week for the City of Lake Charles\u2019 grant applications for federal recovery and mitigation resources.\n\nThe applications include grants through the Department of Housing & Urban Development\u2019s (HUD) Choice Neighborhood program, the Economic Development Administration\u2019s (EDA) Build Back Better program, FEMA\u2019s Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, and FEMA\u2019s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).\n\nRead the letters of support here.\n\nCongressman Higgins has repeatedly encouraged state and local elected officials to pursue federal grant opportunities. He delivered letters in June and August of this year notifying state and local officials of available flood and disaster mitigation grant programs. A full timeline of Congressman Higgins\u2019 actions on hurricane recovery is available here.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cSince January 2017, my office has directly and officially supported many hundreds of federal funding applications. While it is incumbent upon state and local officials to apply for these funds, my office stands ready to support those applications at the federal level. We continue to do exactly that, and we\u2019re working with the City of Lake Charles to aggressively pursue additional recovery resources in response to an unprecedented year of natural disasters.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-statement-rittenhouse-trial-verdict", "Congressman Carter Statement on Rittenhouse Trial Verdict", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. issued the following statement regarding the Rittenhouse Trial verdict:\n\n\u201cToday\u2019s verdict confirmed what we already know, and what has been proven time and time again; America\u2019s criminal justice system is deeply flawed.\n\nThis verdict is a reminder that we are not a nation where every American is treated with fairness and dignity under the law, because the law was not made to ensure equal treatment.\n\nIn August 2020, members of the Kenosha community were peacefully protesting following the shooting of Black community member, Jacob Blake, by a white officer when Kyle Rittenhouse crossed the border, killed unarmed Joseph Rosenbaum, Anthony Huber, wounded Gaige Grosskreutz, and today walks away free. Today, the system failed to deliver justice to those that assembled in protest of that act of police brutality and those that lost their lives at the hands of a dangerous and reckless Rittenhouse.\n\nLenient self-defense laws, and a courtroom overrun with highly concerning actions, resulted in a lack of accountability and sends an unacceptable message that celebrates vigilantism.\n\nThe stark contrast in the outcomes of this case and in cases were Black and Brown people are in similar circumstances is a reminder that we have a long road ahead to ensuring that every American is treated equally and with dignity by our justice system.\n\nEvery day we do not act to advance criminal justice reform is another day that we stray further away from ensuring justice for the American people. In Congress, we have the opportunity to reform the policies and take common-sense steps to save lives and ensure justice and accountability. It is time for the Senate to pass legislation the House passed months ago to strengthen our nation\u2019s gun laws such as H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act. These, two bills would make necessary changes to protect our communities from life threatening and reckless actions like those of vigilante Kyle Rittenhouse.\n\nPassage of these two bills will not on their own solve this complex issue., They represent another step in the journey toward preventing gun violence, ensuring accountability, and condemning the actions of armed civilians that incite violence and use that danger to justify their wrongdoings. We cannot sit idly by and wait for change. We must choose to act. I choose to make a difference and will work in my role as a member of Congress to take action to advance criminal justice reform. It is long past time.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-votes-support-working-families-lower-costs-americans", "Congressman Troy Carter Votes to Support Working Families, Lower Costs for Americans by Passing Biden\u2019s Transformative Build Back Better Act", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. stood with the American people and voted to pass President Joe Biden\u2019s Build Back Better Act out of the U.S. House of Representatives. This package provides $1.75 trillion to uplift working families, lower everyday costs, cut taxes, fight the climate crisis, and create good-paying jobs. The programs in the Build Back Better Act are fully paid for, and a full analysis conducted by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office prior to House passage showed that this legislation even reduces the deficit by more than $100 billion over the first ten years.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden\u2019s Build Back Better Act will reshape the American story for the better,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cThis bill aligns our nation\u2019s budget with our values, finally investing in the well-being of working families and in solutions to the big issues America faces today. From affordable health care, to childcare, to housing, to tackling the climate crisis, each one of these dozens of policies individually is historic. Together, they are life-changing.\u201d\n\nA summary of the current version of the bill was published by the House Rules Committee here. A White House analysis estimated some Louisiana-specific benefits here, including:\n\nThe Build Back Better Act will enable Louisiana to provide access to child care for about 300,000 young children (ages 0-5) per year from families earning under 2.5 times the state median income (about $198,667 for a family of 4), and ensure these families pay no more than 7% of their income on high-quality child care. The plan will cover the families of 9 in 10 young children in the state.\n\nOnly about 43% of the 3- and 4-year-olds in Louisiana have access to publicly-funded preschool, and it costs about $8,600 per year for those who can\u2019t access a publicly-funded program. Build Back Better will enable Louisiana to expand access to free, high-quality preschool to more than 54,505 additional 3- and 4-year-olds per year and increase the quality of preschool for children who are already enrolled.\n\nTo help unlock the opportunities of continuing education beyond high school, Build Back Better will increase maximum Pell Grant awards by $550 for students at public and private non-profit institutions, supporting the 88,062 students in Louisiana who rely on Pell.\n\nThe Build Back Better Act will ensure that the nutritional needs of Louisiana\u2019s children are met by expanding access to free school meals to an additional 51,000 students during the school year and providing 599,955 students with resources.\n\n\u201cI am proud that House Democrats debated, compromised and worked together to ultimately support this bill,\u201d continued Congressman Carter. \u201cPassage of Build Back Better less than two weeks after the passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act shows that Democrats continue to deliver results for the American people. Lowering costs, cheaper insulin, and universal preschool shouldn\u2019t be partisan, but House Republicans all decided to put politics over people.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt has been a tough time recently for Louisiana and the entire country. However, with Build Back Better on the horizon, I\u2019m confident that there are brighter days ahead. Now, the Senate must finish the job and act swiftly to pass this critical legislation.\u201d\n\nCongressman Carter delivered a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives ahead of the chamber\u2019s vote and released a video statement following the bill\u2019s passage.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/11/18/higgins-oversight-republicans-bidens-vaccine-mandate-threatens-americans-food/", "Higgins, Oversight Republicans: Biden\u2019s Vaccine Mandate Threatens Americans\u2019 Food Supply", "2021-11-18", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY), and Oversight Republicans called on U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to delay the implementation of President Biden\u2019s vaccine mandate for USDA employees until the department can explain how it will make up for the potential loss in staff. The Republican lawmakers express concern with current vacancies at the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the vaccine mandate\u2019s potential to impair our economy, food supply, and national security.\n\nCongressman Higgins has been a leading voice opposing all vaccination mandates, and he has introduced legislation making vaccine mandates a federal crime. See that legislation here.\n\n\u201cWe are concerned with the United States Department of Agriculture\u2019s rejection of the National Association of FSA County Office Employees\u2019 request for an exemption to President Biden\u2019s Executive Order Requiring Vaccination for Federal Employees,\u201d wrote the Republican lawmakers. \u201cOur offices have heard from numerous farmers and ranchers concerned with such far overreach by the Biden Administration and how this mandate will jeopardize the programmatic delivery of Farm Bill programs. While parts of the country are still recovering from an active 2020 and 2021 weather season, such as the Derechos and droughts in the Midwest, hurricanes and winter freezes in the South, and wildfires out West, ensuring the Department is keeping offices fully staffed is crucial.\u201d\n\nLocal and state FSA offices play a pivotal and crucial function in interacting with the agriculture community. Eleven months into the Biden Administration, USDA has only appointed seven state FSA Directors. These positions do not require Senate confirmation. Recruiting and retaining local and state FSA personnel is a complex and slow process, and the vaccine mandate will exacerbate it and result in the loss of decades of experience and knowledge.\n\n\u201cPlaying politics with Americans\u2019 food supply is profoundly concerning. With the threat of African Swine Fever knocking on our door, South Korea\u2019s confirmation of High Path Avian Influenza, and the continuing rising cost of household foods, any further action by the Department that would increase these risks is misguided. We respectfully ask you to delay the implementation of this mandate until the Department can explain how it will make up for the potential loss in staff and when the remaining 43 FSA State Directors will be appointed,\u201d the lawmakers concluded.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/11/18/higgins-votes-against-democrats-4t-socialist-spending-bill/", "Higgins Votes Against Democrats\u2019 $4T Socialist Spending Bill", "2021-11-18", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released the following statement after voting against Democrats\u2019 socialist spending bill, which a Penn Wharton Budget Model shows will cost nearly $4 trillion.\n\n\u201cThis $4 trillion tax-and-spend monstrosity is filled with Green New Deal agenda, unprecedented deficit spending, and job-killing tax increases that will hit every American family. We\u2019re facing $30 trillion in debt, the highest inflation in over 30 years, labor shortages, and a supply chain crisis. Yet, Democrats are plowing ahead with their bill for bigger, more intrusive government and trillions of dollars in new spending. Their socialist agenda must be defeated, and we will continue to battle against this bill as it moves to the Senate.\u201d\n\nCongressman Higgins also released a video today discussing his opposition to the bill.\n\nSome of the worst provisions in the bill are listed below. The bill would:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/11/17/higgins-cosponsors-resolution-striking-down-bidens-vaccine-mandate/", "Higgins Cosponsors Resolution Striking Down Biden\u2019s Vaccine Mandate", "2021-11-17", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) joined Congressman Fred Keller (R-PA) and more than 160 House Republican colleagues to introduce a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution formally disapproving of and nullifying President Biden\u2019s unconstitutional vaccine mandate for American businesses and workers. A companion bill, backed by all 50 Republican Senators, has also been introduced in the Senate.\n\nThe Biden administration recently released details on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration\u2019s (OSHA) Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) mandating vaccination requirements for employees at private businesses with more than 100 employees. The rule will affect more than 80 million Americans and impose $14,000 fines for persons who do not comply.\n\nBill text for the Congressional Review Act can be found here.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cBiden\u2019s vaccine mandate is an unconstitutional abuse of executive authority. Patriots in Congress are fighting back\u2026 legally, peacefully, and within the parameters of the Constitution. We oppose this government oppression and will continue to challenge the federal vaccine mandate with legislation and in federal courts across America.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-letlow-announces-parents-bill-rights-act", "Congresswoman Letlow Announces the Parents Bill of Rights Act", "2021-11-17", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Julia Letlow", "L000595", "letlow.house.gov", "letlow", "https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced her plans to introduce the Parents Bill of Rights Act with a group of Republican colleagues. This legislation will put practices in place that facilitate meaningful dialog between a family and their child\u2019s school, and lead to more input throughout the learning process.\n\n\u201cAs a mom of two and a former educator, I firmly believe that the relationship between parents and schools should be collaborative, not adversarial,\u201d Letlow said. \u201cEducation is not a job parents or schools can do by themselves, it requires us to work together. This bill contains common-sense ideas, and it also fully opens the door for those partnerships.\u201d\n\nThe Parents Bill of Rights is built on five core principles that would apply to all schools nationwide that receive federal funding.\n\nParents have the right to review their school\u2019s curriculum, reading materials, and state academic standards.\n\nParents have the right to lawfully engage with their local school board and educators.\n\nParents have the right to see a school\u2019s budget and spending, including detailed information about revenues and expenditures.\n\nParents have the right to protect their child\u2019s privacy.\n\nParents have the right to keep their child safe and be updated on any violent activity at school.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-statement-mitch-landrieu-role-infrastructure-bill", "Congressman Troy Carter Statement on Mitch Landrieu Role in Infrastructure Bill Rollout", "2021-11-14", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, it was announced that President Joe Biden intends to name Louisiana\u2019s own Mitch Landrieu to supervise implementation of the recently passed $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.\n\nCongressman Troy A. Carter Sr. released the following statement:\n\n\u201cLeaders in Louisiana know how life-changing strong, resilient infrastructure can be for communities, and how critical it is to have swift, fair and efficient allocation of funds.\n\nThat\u2019s why Mitch Landrieu is the right person for this job. His long record of service at both the local and state level in Louisiana, especially in the recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, provides him with the experience and perspective to get the job done.\n\nI was fortunate to serve with him in the Louisiana House of Representatives, and I am thrilled for the chance to work with him to roll out this once in a lifetime, transformative infrastructure plan.\n\nThis is a huge win for Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District, Louisiana, and the entire country.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-veterans-day-video-statement", "Congressman Troy Carter Veterans Day Video Statement", "2021-11-11", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. released the following video message in recognition of Veterans Day 2021.\n\nThe video can be downloaded here.\n\nTranscript:\n\nHappy Veterans Day. This is much more than just something to say.\n\nVeterans Day is not just another day off. It\u2019s not a day to picnic or to sleep late.\n\nIt\u2019s a day that we pay homage to the men and women in uniform who protect our flanks, who protect our safety, at home and abroad.\n\nWe pay homage to you, those who served, those who have served, and those who have gone before us.\n\nThose who made the ultimate sacrifice, they gave their lives.\n\nOn this day, and every day, may we honor the memory of those incredible brave souls who have gone before.\n\nAnd we salute with the highest honor those that currently serve to protect this country that we love.\n\nHappy Veterans Day.\n\nGod bless, and Godspeed.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/11/10/higgins-announces-additional-53m-hurricane-recovery-housing-needs/", "Higgins Announces Additional $5.3M for Hurricane Recovery, Housing Needs", "2021-11-10", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will award a $5,355,592 Declared Disaster Recovery Fund grant to the City of Lake Charles to address unmet housing and community development needs resulting from Hurricanes Laura and Delta.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-celebrates-passage-bipartisan-infrastructure-package", "Congressman Troy Carter Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Infrastructure Package and its Enormous Potential for Louisiana", "2021-11-06", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. joined with his colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass the $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This long-awaited and overdue infrastructure bill was passed on a bipartisan basis, and will deliver enormous results to his home state of Louisiana.\n\nAfter the final passage, the Congressman released the following statement:\n\n\u201cThis is a transformational moment for the people of Louisiana, and the entire country. The building blocks of our nation have been falling into disrepair for far too long, and I am so proud that tonight the House of Representatives came together on a bipartisan basis to pass this long-term investment in the foundation of our nation.\n\nIn Louisiana, we\u2019ve learned the hard way what it means to have failing roads, bridges, water and flood control systems. We need infrastructure we can count on, and that will withstand storms.\n\nIn this package, Louisiana will get billions from the federal government to repair and update our roads, bridges, sewage and water systems, update flood protections, harden our power grid, increase internet connectivity and so much more.\n\nThe Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create hundreds of thousands of good-paying jobs and will finally invest in the systems we need to remain competitive and successful in a global economy.\n\nThe American people need a strong foundation to stand on, and Congress has delivered.\n\nThere is much more to do to build a stronger America. Next, we must shore up our social safety net and invest in America\u2019s kids, seniors and families by passing the Build Back Better Act. We are just getting started.\u201d\n\nCongressman Troy Carterrecorded a video statement celebrating the historic passage of this vote.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/11/05/higgins-votes-against-12t-infrastructure-bill/", "Higgins Votes Against $1.2T Infrastructure Bill", "2021-11-05", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released the following statement after voting against the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill and the rule on Democrats\u2019 reconciliation bill, which a Penn Wharton Budget Model shows will cost nearly $4 trillion.\n\n\u201cI have done everything in my power to stop the oppressive socialist agenda, the accelerated enactment of the Democrats\u2019 plan to dominate America. This so-called infrastructure bill is a significant part of that agenda. The bill is 9% roads and bridges and 91% socialist garbage. It\u2019s a losing deal for Louisiana, further seizure of power by the thieves in suits of DC, and an advancement of a plan so diabolical I am unable even to write of it here, today. No real Republican should support either of these insidious bills.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-welcomes-epa-administrator-michael-regans-upcoming", "Congressman Troy Carter Welcomes EPA Administrator Michael Regan\u2019s Upcoming Visit to Southeast Louisiana", "2021-11-05", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. welcomes Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan\u2019s upcoming visit to the Second Congressional District of Louisiana. The Administrator is visiting the region at the request of the Congressman and community groups and leaders as a part of his environmental justice listening tour.\n\nCongressman Troy Carter has previously written the EPA Administrator calling for federal assistance to study and improve the public health and environmental impacts of emissions and polluting substances generated in the industrial hub of Louisiana\u2019s River Parishes.\n\nThere has been longstanding concern for environmental justice issues in the industrial corridor of the River Parishes, especially regarding the elevated and disproportionate rates of cancer and respiratory conditions in the region.\n\n\u201cI am grateful that EPA Administrator Michael Regan is able to visit my district to highlight the issues of environmental justice in southeast Louisiana,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cCommunities in in New Orleans and the River Parishes have been concerned about issues of environmental justice for a long time, and this tour by EPA leadership is a first step toward building trust and forwarding actions on environmental justice. It is my hope that these meetings will lead to action and will bring the type of accountability, monitoring, research, and support that communities desperately need.\n\nHe continues, \u201cWhile I believe that industry and communities can coexist, the health and safety of communities must always come first. Lives are on the line, and a strong partnership with this agency will help us make needed changes to protect our communities. I am confident that the EPA will move quickly to provide independent, third-party air monitoring and a cumulative health impact study as I requested.\u201d\n\nEPA Administrator Michael Regan provided the following comment: \u201cAt the urging of Congressman Troy Carter, I look forward to visiting Louisiana, where I\u2019ll be on the ground with community members who are on the frontlines of fighting for environmental justice.\u201d\n\nDue to conflicting votes in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Troy Carter will not be able to join Administrator Regan in person.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-hosts-listening-session-family-victims-police-violence", "Congressman Troy Carter Hosts Listening Session with Family of Victims of Police Violence, Discusses Next Steps for Federal Policy to Bring Justice into Policing", "2021-11-04", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. convened a private listening session between several members of Congress and family members of victims of police violence. The family members represented victims who died during incidents with law enforcement in Louisiana.\n\nThis listening session and discussion focused on sharing the stories of the family members and the path forward for justice.\n\nThe members of Congress that attended were Congressman Troy Carter, Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.\n\nThe family members and close friends of victims of police violence in attendance were as follows:\n\nRonald Greene\u2019s mother, Mona Hardin\n\nRonald Greene\u2019s sister, Dinelle Hardin\n\nRonald Greene\u2019s friend, Terrance Key\n\nDontrunner Robinson\u2019s mother, Casa Bean\n\nDontrunner Robinson\u2019s brother, Myron Robinson\n\nSeveral advocates from civil rights organizations were also in attendance.\n\n\u201cMeeting with and listening to these family members was powerful, humbling, and sobering all at the same time,\u201d said Congressman Carter (LA-02). \u201cTheir stories exemplify how important it is that we take action on the federal, state, and local levels to increase police accountability and continue the never-ending fight for justice. Their loved ones should never haven been taken, but their passing cannot be in vain. This meeting is only a starting point. We must not rest until we have a justice system that actually metes out justice for everyone of every race and creed.\u201d\n\nCongressman Carter has previously called for a pattern-or-practice Department of Justice investigation into the Louisiana State Police, following extremely disturbing reports from their department, including the event that led to the death of Ronald Greene. Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus Joyce Beatty also sent a letter in support of further investigation. There has already been one DOJ indictment of a Louisiana State Police officer.\n\nThe U.S. House of Representatives passed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act in March 2021. Bipartisan negotiations on police reform policy have currently stalled in the Senate, but the message from all of the members who participated in today\u2019s meeting is that the fight is not over.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-announces-benefits-louisianas-kids-and-seniors-build", "Congressman Troy Carter Announces Benefits for Louisiana\u2019s Kids and Seniors in the Build Back Better Framework, Shares Impact of Current Child Tax Credit", "2021-11-03", "2021", "2021-11", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy Carter highlights how the Democrats\u2019 Build Back Better framework will meet the urgent needs of Louisiana\u2019s kids and seniors in a new fact sheet, and how the expanded Child Tax Credit has already helped kids and families.\n\nIn the wake of the pandemic, high costs of child care, health care, home- and community-based care, early and higher education, housing, and more are hurting the most vulnerable in Louisiana and around the nation. The Build Back Better framework delivers transformative investments that will address these needs, while also ensuring that the wealthiest and big corporations pay their fair share.\n\n\u201cFor far too long, Louisiana\u2019s families have been held back by soaring costs \u2013 from child care to health care to education to the climate crisis and more,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cDemocrats\u2019 Build Back Better framework \u2013 which we will soon enact into law \u2013 will deliver for the people in our state, with millions of good-paying jobs, historic middle class tax cuts and lower costs, so kids, seniors and families can thrive and succeed.\u201d\n\nA new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimated that 85,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cuts were sent to families in the Second Congressional District in the month of October. A total of $38.1 million in tax cuts went back in the pockets of southeast Louisiana families.\n\nStatewide, 541,000 monthly tax cuts went to families in October for a total of $229.5 million. The average tax cut per Louisiana household for October was $424.\n\nNationwide, the Joint Economic Committee estimates the Child Tax Credit tax cuts are pumping $19.3 billion into local economies each month, supporting local jobs and businesses.\n\n\u201cThis historic tax cut puts more of hardworking families\u2019 own money back in their pockets so they can pay for child care, put gas in the car to get work, put food on the table, cover school expenses, spend money at our local businesses and continue to grow our local economy while building better lives for their families,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cThe expansion of the Child Tax Credit in the Build Back Better framework is just one of the many ways that the framework will change the foundation of America, especially for the youngest and oldest in our communities.\u201d\n\nEstimates from the White House show the following expected benefits to Louisiana\u2019s kids and seniors under the Build Back Better framework:\n\nChild care: The average annual cost for child care in Louisiana is $8,205. The Build Back Better framework will expand access for 307,562 young children and ensure that no Louisiana family pays more than seven percent of their income on child care.\n\nEarly education: Only 41% of 3- and 4-year-olds in Louisiana have access to publicly funded pre-K, while the average cost of private pre-K in the state is $8,600. The Build Back Better framework will expand access to free, high-quality pre-K to 60,031 additional young Louisianians \u2013 setting these children up for lifelong success and saving their parents thousands of dollars.\n\nHealth care: By closing the Medicaid gap, expanding Medicare to include hearing care and extending relief for insurance purchased through the ACA, the Build Back Better framework will help 87,000 uninsured people in Louisiana gain coverage. Additionally, 68,100 people who purchase coverage on their own will save hundreds on health insurance premiums each year.\n\nLower taxes: Before Democrats secured the expanded Biden Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan, 19% percent of Louisiana children lived in poverty. The Build Back Better framework extends this life-changing tax cut and continues our historic progress toward reducing child poverty. The framework will also provide a tax cut of up to $1,500 in tax cuts for 281,900 low-wage workers in Louisiana by extending the American Rescue Plan\u2019s Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) expansion.\n\nCongressman Troy Carter continues to support passage of both the Build Back Better Act and the bipartisan \u201cInvest in America\u201d infrastructure package.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/11/02/higgins-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-reform-nfip/", "Higgins Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Reform the NFIP", "2021-11-02", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) joined Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-NJ) to introduce the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021. The bill reauthorizes the NFIP for five years and implements critical reforms to improve the program.\n\nThe NFIP Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 would take concrete steps to improve affordability, transparency, accountability, and the long-term sustainability of the NFIP by:\n\nReauthorizing NFIP for five years and extending the program until September 30, 2026.\n\nEnding runaway premium hikes by capping annual rate increases to 9 percent. Currently, premiums can increase by up to 25 percent a year \u2014 which has an adverse effect on property values, creates affordability challenges, and discourages participation in the program. This will put guardrails on FEMA\u2019s new rating methodology, known as Risk Rating 2.0, and prevent a rate shock that would undermine and weaken the flood insurance program and put taxpayers on the hook for even more disaster assistance grants.\n\nInstituting a significant number of policyholder protection and fairness provisions to ensure homeowners who faithfully paid their premiums are treated fairly during the claims process.\n\nA section-by-section overview of the bill is available here.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cWe need a long-term reauthorization of the NFIP, including reforms to improve the program. Our bill provides that while protecting Louisiana home and business owners from unaffordable rate hikes. These are much-needed reforms to improve affordability, ensure fairness in the insurance claims process, and provide certainty for Louisiana families that hold NFIP policies.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/10/28/higgins-announces-additional-53m-hurricane-recovery-efforts/", "Higgins Announces Additional $5.3M for Hurricane Recovery Efforts", "2021-10-28", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA will award $5,301,281.57 to Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corp. (SLEMCO) for restoration of the electrical transmission and distribution system in response to Hurricane Delta. The reimbursement is made at a 75% federal cost-share.\n\nAll funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cWe have not stopped working to prioritize Southwest Louisiana\u2019s recovery efforts, and we continue to push for necessary disaster resources. Over $2 billion in relief funding has been delivered and allocated in response to Hurricanes Laura and Delta. Additional support is necessary, and we\u2019re working with our state and local officials to prioritize funds for Louisiana\u2019s 2020 storm season disaster recovery.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/10/26/higgins-announces-595m-hurricane-recovery-efforts/", "Higgins Announces $595M for Hurricane Recovery Efforts", "2021-10-26", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will award $594,931,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding to Louisiana in response to Hurricanes Laura and Delta.\n\nThe funds are made available through the Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, which passed with Congressman Higgins\u2019 support last month. The bill included $5 billion for the CDBG program with $1.6 billion required to be allocated within 30 days of enactment. The $595 million is part of that initial allocation. Congressman Higgins has called for additional support in subsequent allocation rounds and is proactively working with state and local officials to influence HUD\u2019s rulemaking process and allocation determinations.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cThis initial allocation of $595 million is welcome news for South Louisiana. We continue to push for additional resources and priority consideration of Community Development Block Grant funding for Louisiana. Additional support is necessary in response to the 2020 hurricanes, and we\u2019re working with our state and local officials to ensure that much more of the $5 billion topline will go toward Louisiana\u2019s 2020 storm season disaster recovery.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-votes-reauthorize-family-violence-prevention-and", "Congressman Troy Carter Votes to Reauthorize Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Increase Funds for Louisiana", "2021-10-26", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. joined with his colleagues and voted to support the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021 (FVPSA). This legislation will enhance and refocus federal investments to address intimate partner violence and support survivors, increasing funds for the states to run these programs by 37% on average.\n\nIn Louisiana, the passage of H.R. 2119 would result in a 41% funding increase from $1.74 million to $2.44 million.\n\n\u201cOver 10 million people experience domestic violence in the United States each year. 35.9% of Louisiana women and 35.2% of Louisiana men experience intimate partner violence of some kind,\u201d said Congressman Carter.\u201cWith my colleagues in Congress, I\u2019m working to put an end to these staggering statistics by passing comprehensive legislation like the FVPSA that prevents violence and protects survivors.\u201d\n\nPassing FVPSA into law would allow states and tribes to:\n\nIncrease prevention efforts, which helps reduce the rate of intimate partner violence and decrease the funding needs for support services\n\nIncrease dedicated resources to help support and serve over-represented and underserved populations, including communities of color, Tribal communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities\n\nBetter help survivors receive culturally appropriate, accessible services\n\nThis legislation passed the House of Representatives during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It now goes to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/10/25/higgins-delivers-letter-biden-urging-additional-relief-communities-effected/", "Higgins Delivers Letter to Biden, Urging Additional Relief for Communities Effected by Natural Disasters", "2021-10-25", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered an official letter to President Biden, in support of Louisiana Governor John Bel Edward\u2019s letter requesting additional financial assistance and regulatory relief for communities effected by natural disasters in 2020.\n\n\u201cAs you know, the federal government\u2019s initial \u201cdown payment\u201d of recovery funding was signed into law on September 30, 2021, as part of a continuing resolution (CR) to extend government funding through December 03, 2021,\u201d Congressman Higgins wrote. \u201cBefore that date, Congress must pass a budget or an additional CR to continue federal operations. This presents your administration with the opportunity to take additional steps to support rebuilding efforts across Louisiana.\u201d\n\nThe letter continues, \u201cAs directed by the previous CR, federal agencies, such as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), have begun initial rule-making processes and allocation determinations. I ask that you speak with these agencies and direct them to utilize the full authorities given to them by Congress through P.L. 117-43 to address to damage caused by Hurricanes Laura and Delta, as well as other declared natural disasters in 2020. I also ask that you give your full consideration to the additional aid that our Governor has requested in his letter.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/10/20/higgins-slams-irs-plan-spy-americans-bank-accounts/", "Higgins Slams IRS Plan to Spy on Americans\u2019 Bank Accounts", "2021-10-20", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "\u201cI\u2019ve been quite actively engaged in the fight to force removal of the $600 reporting threshold that the Democrats very much wanted snuck into their monstrosity spending bill. I will never sit idly by and allow invasion of privacy that impacts the overwhelming majority of Americans. The federal government should not be spying on Americans\u2019 bank accounts. This is but one of many intrusive and injurious policies buried within the Democrats\u2019 $5.5 trillion socialist tax-and-spend agenda. Every real Republican should oppose these insidious bills. Democrats really wanted the $600 reporting requirement. The very fact that they pulled it out is reflective of the fact that they\u2019re desperate to pass both bills. It\u2019s unfortunate that any Republican would support their socialist spending agenda.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-statement-passing-general-colin-powell", "Congressman Troy Carter Statement on Passing of General Colin Powell", "2021-10-18", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. released the following statement on the passing of former Secretary of State and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Colin Powell.\n\n\u201cToday I join the nation in mourning the loss of General Colin Powell. He was a man who embodied many \u2018firsts,\u2019 serving as both the first Black Secretary of State and the youngest ever Chair of the Joint Chiefs.\n\nGeneral Powell rose to the highest ranks of the United States military and advised four presidents.\n\nHe looked ahead to the future, and was committed to fighting for the next generation.\n\nAll in all, and in everything he did, General Powell put service to his country first. He held an unwavering commitment to the American people regardless of race or party affiliation.\n\nOur heartfelt sympathy is with his wife, Alma, and their children, Linda, Annemarie and Michael.\u201d\n\nRest in Peace.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/10/15/higgins-gop-colleagues-call-biden-reverse-anti-american-energy-policies/", "Higgins, GOP Colleagues Call on Biden Reverse Anti-American Energy Policies", "2021-10-15", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) joined over 140 House Republicans calling on President Biden to reverse his anti-American policies that have injured domestic energy production and emboldened foreign producers.\n\n\u201cWe disagree with your Administration\u2019s efforts to decrease access to American energy resources while soliciting OPEC+ nations to increase production of their resources. As you are aware, OPEC+ includes nations that are known American adversaries, such as Russia, Iran, and Venezuela. It is not in America\u2019s interest to rely on these nations for energy,\u201d the lawmakers wrote in a letter. \u201cInstead, eliminating barriers to American-produced oil and natural gas and its infrastructure will increase American economic and job growth, enhance national and energy security, and lower energy prices for American families. It will also result in reduced global emissions as the United States produces energy with an environmental responsibility that exceeds those of other nations upon which you wish for America to rely.\u201d\n\n\u201cUnfortunately, your recent request of OPEC+ is consistent with a number of anti-American energy policies that your Administration and congressional Democrats are pushing, including: cancelling the Keystone XL pipeline; proposing to ban domestic fracking; declaring a moratorium on oil and natural gas leases on Federal lands and waters; and changing tax law to harm domestic production,\u201d continued the lawmakers.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/10/14/higgins-announces-additional-45m-hurricane-recovery-efforts/", "Higgins Announces Additional $4.5M for Hurricane Recovery Efforts", "2021-10-14", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "LAKE CHARLES, LA \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $4,507,836.76 for hurricane recovery efforts in South Louisiana.\n\nThe grants include:\n\n$2,282,144.81 to the City of Lake Charles for emergency protective measures in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 100% federal cost-share.\n\n$2,225,691.95 to the Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corp. (SLEMCO) for utility distribution repairs in response to Hurricane Delta. The reimbursement is made at a 75% federal cost-share.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cThese reimbursements are good news for South Louisiana\u2019s recovery mission. After my conversation with FEMA Administrator Criswell last week, we\u2019ve seen progress on a number of outstanding Public Assistance applications. We\u2019ll continue working with FEMA to expedite those approvals and deliver much-needed recovery resources to South Louisiana.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/10/13/higgins-announces-additional-358m-hurricane-recovery-efforts/", "Higgins Announces Additional $35.8M for Hurricane Recovery Efforts", "2021-10-13", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $35,874,089.97 for Hurricane Laura recovery efforts in South Louisiana.\n\nThe grants include:\n\n$20,899,921.33 to Cameron Parish for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Laura. This reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$1,202,751.59 to Jeff Davis Electric Co-op for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. This reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$1,080,713.93 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development for debris removal in response to Hurricane Laura. This reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$7,044,537.99 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation & Development for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. This reimbursement is made at a 100% federal cost-share.\n\n$5,646,165.13 to the Louisiana Office of RiskManagement for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Laura. This reimbursement is made at a 100% federal cost-share.\n\nAll funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.\n\nCongressman Higgins spoke directly with FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell last week and urged her to expedite Louisiana\u2019s outstanding Public Assistance applications from the 2020 hurricane season. He also delivered a letter in September asking FEMA to address inspection delays and quickly approve pending applications from Cameron Parish.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cWe continue to push FEMA to deliver the necessary resources for hurricane recovery in South Louisiana. Getting these resources to state and local entities promptly is critical. Our recovery mission is ongoing, and South Louisiana will stand back up.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-votes-address-debt-ceiling-prevent-catastrophic", "Congressman Troy Carter Votes to Address Debt Ceiling, Prevent Catastrophic Default", "2021-10-12", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. voted for must-pass legislation to prevent a first-ever default on the federal debt, which would result in economic catastrophe for nearly every American family. This crucial bill \u2013 which Senate Democrats passed on October 7th, with all Senate Republicans present voting against \u2013 will keep the United States under the debt limit through at least December 3rd.\n\n\u201cDemocrats are hard at work to avoid a catastrophic and unprecedented debt default, which would devastate the financial future of Louisiana\u2019s families,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cAddressing the debt ceiling has long been a bipartisan obligation \u2013 but now, Senate Republicans are recklessly refusing to help us to pay off America\u2019s credit card for spending many of them voted for under the former president. While today the Democratic Congress averted a disastrous default with a short-term measure, it is shameful and irresponsible that Senate Republicans will not join us in finding a longer-term solution.\u201d\n\nWith this legislation, which President Biden will soon sign into law, the federal government will be able to continue meeting financial obligations for another two months. This action only addresses previously approved spending, including bipartisan COVID relief, payments to Social Security recipients, payments of veterans\u2019 benefits and paychecks for members of the military \u2013 and does not authorize future spending.\n\nSenate Republicans continue to block action on a House-passed bill that addresses the debt ceiling through 2022 \u2013 risking a cataclysmic default that would trigger a global economic collapse and devastate the financial security of nearly every American family. A recent study by Moody\u2019s showed that a debt default would:\n\nWipe out $15 trillion in household wealth;\n\nErase up to six million jobs; and\n\nDouble the unemployment rate, surging up to nine percent.\n\nOver the last decade, every time the debt limit has needed to be addressed, Congress has acted on a bipartisan basis \u2013 including three times under President Trump. Despite Republicans adding $7.8 trillion to the federal debt over the last four years \u2013 including a $2 trillion tax scam benefiting the rich \u2013 Democrats still helped Republicans address the debt ceiling, because the full faith and credit of the United States must never come under threat.\n\nNow, under President Biden, McConnell and many Republicans refuse to join Democrats to address the debt limit \u2013 despite the fact that only 3 percent of the current debt was accumulated under President Biden, and more than 27 percent was incurred under President Trump. This is blatantly hypocritical: just two years ago, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell agreed that\u201cAmerica can't default\u201d because \u201cthat would be a disaster.\u201d\n\n\u201cBy refusing to allow our nation to pay for spending the Congress has already authorized, Republicans are playing a cynical game of Russian Roulette with our economy and our children\u2019s future,\u201d Congressman Carter continued. \u201cExperts agree that a first-ever default would bring unthinkable economic suffering to American families. As lawmakers, it is our responsibility to safeguard America\u2019s full faith and credit and to protect families from financial ruin \u2013 and I call on my Republican colleagues to join us in honoring this solemn duty.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-announces-724-million-louisiana-help-local-schools", "Congressman Troy Carter Announces Up to $72.4 Million for Louisiana to Help Local Schools, Libraries to Boost Broadband", "2021-10-08", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, L.A. \u2014 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. announced that schools and libraries can apply for additional funding from the American Rescue Plan to increase broadband services now through October 13th. Local schools and libraries can learn more about eligibility and apply HERE.\n\nLouisiana already applied for $72.34 million from theEmergency Connectivity Fund during the first application filing period this summer. The FCC expects to grant up to the full request pending a final review of those applications. Now, due to high interest in the program and additional funding still available, the FCC has opened a second application filing window for Louisiana to request additional funds now through October 13th.\n\nFunding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund was made possible by the American Rescue Plan House Democrats helped pass earlier this year.\n\n\u201cNow more than ever, reliable broadband is essential for learning. It is as essential as electricity or indoor plumbing.\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cI strongly encourage local schools and libraries to take advantage of this program to provide our students with the tools they need for success.\u201d\n\nClick here to learn more about the FCC\u2019s Emergency Connectivity Fund.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/10/07/higgins-announces-112m-hurricane-recovery-funds-calcasieu-parish-school-board/", "Higgins Announces $112M in Hurricane Recovery Funds for Calcasieu Parish School Board", "2021-10-07", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "LAKE CHARLES, LA \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $112,440,892.60 to the Calcasieu Parish School Board (CPSB) for hurricane recovery efforts.\n\nCongressman Higgins has repeatedly called on FEMA to expedite Public Assistance applications for the 2020 hurricane season. This week, he questioned FEMA Administrator Criswell directly about Calcasieu Parish School Board\u2019s pending applications and followed up that exchange hours later with a letter documenting specific requests. Congressman Higgins also delivered a letter on August 10 urging FEMA to quickly review and approve CPSB\u2019s outstanding applications.\n\nCongressman Higgins previously announced $11.2 million to CPSB for temporary roof repairs in response to Hurricane Laura.\n\nThe grants include:\n\n$23,749,254.82 for remediation and emergency protective measures in response to Hurricane Laura at 33 campuses on the west side of the parish. The reimbursement is made at a 100% federal cost-share.\n\n$36,012,699.40 for remediation and emergency protective measures in response to Hurricane Laura at 43 campuses on the east side of the parish. The reimbursement is made at a 100% federal cost-share.\n\n$27,413,599.63 for remediation and emergency protective measures in response to Hurricane Laura at 43 campuses on the east side of the parish. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$25,265,338.75 for remediation and emergency protective measures in response to Hurricane Laura at 33 campuses on the west side of the parish. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\nAll funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cI spoke directly with FEMA Administrator Criswell this week and was encouraged by her personal commitment to help push these applications through the review process. These are much-needed reimbursements and will allow the Calcasieu Parish School Board to continue repairs on the damaged facilities. We\u2019ll continue to push FEMA for expedited review and approval of outstanding Public Assistance applications, for CPSB and other public entities across South Louisiana.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-analysis-finds-build-back-better-act-could-save-typical-louisiana-family", "New Analysis Finds Build Back Better Act Could Save Typical Louisiana Family Thousands in Child Care Costs Every Year", "2021-10-07", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, L.A. \u2013 According to a new analysis released yesterday by the House Committee on Education and Labor, the Build Back Better Act could save Louisiana families thousands of dollars in child care costs each year.\n\nThe Committee\u2019s report found that the typical Louisiana family of four with one infant in full-time center-based child care would save $7,140 each year. The typical Louisiana family of four with one infant and one child in full-time center-based child care would save $15,080 each year.\n\n\u201cThe Build Back Better Act provides the historic investments that parents and families in Louisiana need to return to work and provide their children with high-quality care,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr.\n\nUnder the Build Back Better Act, no family would pay more than 7 percent of their income on child care. Families making 100 percent of the State Median Income or less \u2013 which is $79,467 for a family of four in Louisiana \u2013 would pay no more than 2 percent of their income on child care, regardless of the number of children they have in child care.\n\nThe legislation\u2019s child care investments, which the House Education and Labor Committee advanced in September, would give families greater financial security, allow more parents and guardians to rejoin to workforce, and help grow the economy.\n\nFor the full state-by-state analysis, click here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/10/06/higgins-calls-fema-administrator-halt-implementation-nfip-risk-rating-20/", "Higgins Calls on FEMA Administrator to Halt Implementation of NFIP Risk Rating 2.0", "2021-10-06", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) questioned FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell this week and called on her to halt the implementation of NFIP Risk Rating 2.0, which is expected to drastically increase flood insurance costs for Louisiana policyholders.\n\nCongressman Higgins, members of the Louisiana delegation, and bipartisan lawmakers from across the country have previously called on FEMA to delay the implementation of Risk Rating 2.0. Read their recent letter here.\n\nKey exchanges include:\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cRegarding Risk Rating 2.0, respectfully, members of the Louisiana delegation have written several letters to your agency. This may predate your service, and I respect that but would like some answers on this. The quote from a FEMA document stated that \u201997 percent of current policyholders\u2019 premiums will either decrease or increase by about $20 per month under Risk Rating 2.0.\u2019 We know this is not true. We\u2019re seeing example after example after example of extreme variances in policy expense. Sometimes going from maybe $500 a year to 2,3,4,5,7 thousand a year. There are incredible disparities between the reality of the implementation of Risk Rating 2.0 and what was expected and projected and communicated by FEMA as that legislation was passed.\u201d\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cCan you respond to that please, to this committee formally? And can we get a commitment from you today that FEMA will consider delaying the implementation of Risk Rating 2.0 until we get solid answers about the realities of what it really means to American citizens that carry National Flood Insurance Program policies?\u201c\n\nAdministrator Criswell: \u201cCongressman, we can certainly get back to you with any of the specific information, but Risk Rating 2.0 has been implemented, and already individuals are seeing decreases in their insurance rates, which is the first time that this program has taken equity into account to make sure people are paying for the risk that they have.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/10/06/higgins-urges-fema-expedite-public-assistance-reimbursements-response-2020/", "Higgins Urges FEMA to Expedite Public Assistance Reimbursements in Response to 2020 Hurricanes", "2021-10-06", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered a letter this week to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell requesting her assistance to expedite outstanding Public Assistance applications in response to Hurricanes Laura and Delta.\n\nThe letter follows an exchange in a House Oversight Committee hearing where Congressman Higgins secured a commitment from Administrator Criswell to personally review Southwest Louisiana\u2019s outstanding applications for Public Assistance. Read more on the hearing here.\n\n\u201cAs discussed, I have concerns over the progress made on Public Assistance applications from Hurricane Laura (DR-4559) and Hurricane Delta (DR-4570),\u201d Congressman Higgins wrote in the letter. \u201cSouthwest Louisiana is appreciative of the $1.6 billion that FEMA and other agencies have delivered to help with immediate response costs. However, this is insufficient for what is needed for long-term recovery.\u201d\n\nThe letter includes a list of pending Public Assistance applications, including those from the Calcasieu Parish School Board, Cameron Parish, Jeff Davis Parish Police Jury, City of Jennings, Port of Lake Charles, West Calcasieu Port, Lake Charles Regional Airport, and Chennault International Airport.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/10/05/higgins-presses-fema-administrator-hurricane-response/", "Higgins Presses FEMA Administrator on Hurricane Response", "2021-10-05", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) questioned FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell on ongoing issues and the agency\u2019s response to Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida during a House Oversight Committee hearing today.\n\nKey excerpts from Congressman Higgins\u2019 opening statement:\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cSouthwest Louisiana is appreciative of the $1.6 billion that FEMA and other agencies have delivered to help with immediate response costs, but this is insufficient for what is needed for long-term recovery. Hurricanes Laura and Delta alone have been estimated to cause $16 billion in damage to the region.\u201d\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cEven with the passage of last week\u2019s Continuing Resolution, these funds are over a year late and fall short of the necessary federal response. The entire Louisiana Delegation, including our Governor, has written 14 letters to Administration and Congressional leaders to get the funding out the door. Yet, political realities have injured the lives of Southwest Louisiana\u2019s citizens for over 400 days.\u201d\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cIn closing, I would hope, Madam Chair, that although we can recognize intellectually, we may struggle as a body to address what\u2019s been referred to as extreme weather. Perhaps the Chairwoman would agree to work with myself, my office, and Republican members of the committee to deal with the extreme bureaucracy that we face. We can certainly address that, whereby response to natural disasters across the country that affect Americans at one time or another in a very negative way\u2026 that we could work together to streamline bureaucracy and red tape that we face as citizenry attempting to recover.\u201d\n\nKey excerpts from Congressman Higgins\u2019 exchange with Administrator Criswell:\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cLet me clarify that virtually every public entity, including Calcasieu Parish School Board, Cameron Parish, Jeff Davis Parish, the Port of Lake Charles, and the city of Jennings have numerous Public Assistance applications still outstanding from the 2020 hurricane season. This delay in funding has real-world consequences that forces small and local government entities to attempt to fund recovery efforts from very slim margins of revenue and to leverage state bond funding and other revenue streams.\u201d\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cThe fact that over a year after the initial incidents that these cities and towns are still waiting on the Public Assistance reimbursements that they qualify for, or in some cases even to have FEMA inspectors come and appraise the damage a year later. That\u2019s shameful.\u201d\n\n\u2026\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cAs we discuss potential changes to federal programs to better respond to future natural disasters, meeting the citizens\u2019 needs should be our top concern. An increased focus on timely responses between the federal government and the state and local entities. That should be primary, and better coordination and proactive efforts are needed.\u201d\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cAdministrator Criswell, I wrote to you on August 10th regarding Calcasieu Parish School Board\u2019s Public Assistance (PA) applications. This is an example of the bureaucracy that we\u2019re frustrated with from FEMA. The School Board has two Category A, 21 Category B, and 82 Category E projects currently outstanding. This is from a storm a year ago, ma\u2019am. While some of these applications have been approved, it\u2019s very few. Most of the requests are still outstanding. Jeff Davis Parish has $2 million worth of requests. These parishes cannot afford to carry that for a year for programs that they qualify for. Additionally, regarding FEMA\u2019s 50 percent rule, the Port of Lake Charles has submitted multiple projects in order to receive funding and has yet to receive one validation or determination from FEMA.\u201d\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cAdministrator, can you explain why this school district, for instance, local governments, and others like it in my district have had to wait, in some cases over 300 days, to receive reimbursement that they clearly qualify for? Is it a funding issue, is it because of inspectors, or is it due to bureaucracy, ma\u2019am?\u201d\n\nAdministrator Criswell: \u201cI certainly appreciate your advocacy for your constituents there in Lake Charles. We discussed this previously on the Committee on Homeland Security. In following that, I did make a trip down to Lake Charles. I visited with Mayor Nic Hunter to better understand some of the struggles that he has been experiencing, and I brought my senior leadership team with me so they could follow up directly. Some of the things we learned brand new during that visit, and my team has been following up on it.\u201d\n\nAdministrator Criswell: \u201cI don\u2019t have the specifics on the school district that you mentioned, but it\u2019s taking too long is what it sounds like. I commit to you that my team will continue to work with the representatives there to make sure that we\u2019re moving this forward as fast as we can. I thought that we had made some progress after that visit, but I will follow up and make sure that it\u2019s continuing to move forward.\u201d\n\n\u2026\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cAdministrator Criswell, thank you for being here today. We have more work to do. My office will be delivering a letter to you and your senior staff by the close of business today documenting specific, urgent requests to FEMA on behalf of my constituency who has been suffering for over a year from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. I\u2019d like your personal commitment, ma\u2019am, that you will receive our letter and be involved.\u201d\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cRegarding rural areas and small towns. I beg of you, madam. Let\u2019s make sure that our small towns, rural areas, poor communities get adequate attention and compassionate response, that they don\u2019t get left behind. Can I get your commitment on receiving our letter documenting specific requests, urgent requests, and can I get a commitment that our rural areas and poorer communities don\u2019t get overlooked and left behind?\n\nAdministrator Criswell: \u201cCongressman Higgins, you have my commitment to be personally involved in that response to your letter, and I\u2019d like to thank you and Congressman Carter for your leadership in supporting the people that have been impacted by these recent events in Louisiana.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-troy-carter-garret-graves-announce-58m-advance-apron-msy-international", "Reps. Troy Carter & Garret Graves Announce $5.8M to Advance Apron at MSY International", "2021-10-01", "2021", "2021-10", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS \u2013 U.S. Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. and Congressman Garret Graves, both members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, released the following statements regarding Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) receiving $5,845,00 in discretionary funding to upgrade the airport infrastructure. The funds will be awarded from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and will be used to construct an apron, meaning, areas where planes are stationed for boarding, refueling or other uses.\n\n\u201cSafe and efficient airports are essential to the economic well-being of Louisiana,\u201d saidCongressman Troy Carter.\u201cI\u2019m proud that American Rescue Plan dollars and other supplemental funds from the federal government are being directed to airports in the state to help them work even better. I\u2019m especially thrilled that MSY was rated #1 for customer satisfaction in North America\u2019s large airports. Hopefully these federal funds will help MSY continue this excellent record of service for years to come.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/09/30/higgins-votes-pass-disaster-relief-louisiana/", "Higgins Votes to Pass Disaster Relief for Louisiana", "2021-09-30", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) voted today in support of a clean short-term funding bill that delivers supplemental disaster relief to South Louisiana and keeps the government open. The bill does not increase the debt limit and will provide $28.6 billion to address natural disasters, including Hurricanes Laura, Delta, and Ida.\n\nCongressman Higgins has repeatedly advocated for additional disaster relief funding since Hurricane Laura devastated Southwest Louisiana last year. A timeline of those efforts is available here.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-letlows-statement-continuing-resolution-vote", "Congresswoman Letlow's Statement on Continuing Resolution Vote", "2021-09-30", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Julia Letlow", "L000595", "letlow.house.gov", "letlow", "https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) released the following statement on her vote on the Continuing Resolution:\n\n\"After weeks of partisan bickering, I voted to bring home critical disaster relief, keep the federal government running, and protect the backbone of our region \u2013 our farmers. This vote was the right thing to do for the Fifth District.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-carter-votes-286-billion-disaster-aid-keeps-government-open", "Congressman Carter Votes for $28.6 Billion in Disaster Aid, Keeps Government Open", "2021-09-30", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. voted to pass $28.6 billion in disaster recovery funds, including billions for Louisiana to recover from hurricanes Ida and Laura. He spoke on the House Floor in support of the measure and delivered the following remarks:\n\n\u201cI stand in support of this CR.\n\nThis measure would provide $28.6 billion in emergency funds for communities and federal agencies affected by recent hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural disasters, including:\n\n$10 billion for the Agriculture Department to cover crop losses that occurred in 2020 and 2021. Of that amount, $750 million would be provided to livestock producers.\n\n$5.68 billion for the Army Corps of Engineers. Of that amount, $3 billion would be used to accelerate flood and storm risk reduction projects and $2.08 billion would be used to repair disaster-related damages.\n\n$5 billion for the Housing and Urban Development Department\u2019s Community Development Fund for major disasters that occurred in 2020 and 2021.\n\n$2.6 billion for Transportation Department reimbursements to states and territories to repair damage to roads and bridges caused by natural disasters.\n\n$1.36 billion for the U.S. Forest Service to address damage caused by natural disasters.\n\n$1.2 billion for the Small Business Administration\u2019s Disaster Loans Program.\n\n$565 million for the Navy to repair facilities damaged by storms that occurred in 2020 & 2021.\n\nThe American people deserve the security of knowing that their government will continue to function.\n\nAmericans deserve to know that the representatives they send to Washington will rise above the partisanship and fight for the American people.\n\nAnd make sure that at its core, we will maintain the full faith and credit of our country.\n\nThat we will pay our bills, that we will fight for the security of our people, abroad, and everyone else that understands: America is open for business, will continue to be open for business, and we will remain the superpower that we are because we will be responsible.\u201d\n\nNot all of Louisiana's congressional delegation joined Congressman Carter in voting for disaster aid of to keep the government open. Rep. Scalise and Rep. Johnson opposed the measure.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/09/29/higgins-announces-additional-12m-hurricane-recovery-disaster-response/", "Higgins Announces Additional $12M for Hurricane Recovery, Disaster Response", "2021-09-29", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $12,830,786.96 for hurricane recovery and disaster response efforts in South Louisiana.\n\nThe grants include:\n\n$8,505,559.34 to Cameron Parish for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 100% federal cost-share.\n\n$2,829,193.39 to Southwest Louisiana Electric Membership Corp. (SLEMCO) for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Delta. The reimbursement is made at a 75% federal cost-share.\n\n$1,496,034.23 to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety (State Police) for emergency protective measures in response to the Severe Winter Storm. The reimbursement is made at a 75% federal cost-share.\n\nAll funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.\n\nOn September 17, 2021, Congressman Higgins pressed FEMA to expedite the review and approval of Cameron Parish\u2019s Public Assistance (PA) applications as well as address lingering issues with site inspections. That letter is available here.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cWe continue to push FEMA for a more efficient review and approval process for public assistance reimbursements. Getting these resources to state and local entities promptly is critical to the overall recovery effort. Streamlining access to existing resources should be FEMA\u2019s primary objective for victims of the 2020 hurricane season.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-votes-right-past-injustices-and-close-sentencing", "Congressman Troy Carter Votes to Right Past Injustices and Close Sentencing Disparity Between Powder and Crack Cocaine Offenses", "2021-09-28", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. joined his colleagues in righting the injustices of the past and voted to pass the EQUAL Act. This legislation will finally eliminate the federal sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine offenses, a arbitrary differentiation that has fueled mass incarceration and enormous racial disparities.\n\n\u201cToday I am proud to vote yes on the EQUAL Act,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cThis legislation will correct decades of unjust disparities between crack and cocaine sentencing fueled by racism and the unjust and ineffective so-called \u2018War on Drugs.\u2019 This is a much-needed step toward decreasing racial disparities in the justice system, mass incarceration, and the criminalization of addiction.\u201d\n\nThe measure passed the House with bipartisan support, 361 (D) - 66 (R). It now goes to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/09/24/higgins-votes-against-democrats-assault-pro-life-protections/", "Higgins Votes Against Democrats\u2019 Assault on Pro-Life Protections", "2021-09-24", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "\u201cDemocrats want the ability to murder an unborn child at any time for any reason up until the moment of birth. It is pure evil. Some of us are fighting back against this madness and working to defeat this abomination of a bill. Our fight to protect the unborn and the right to life shall continue. We will not stop.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-fights-disaster-relief-resources", "Congressman Troy Carter Fights for Disaster Relief Resources", "2021-09-23", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 This week, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. convened a series of meetings with congressional leaders and visiting Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards on his top priority of bringing disaster relief funding back home to the state of Louisiana. The meetings included Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Chair of House Appropriations Committee Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the Appropriations Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Subcommittee David Price, and the entire Louisiana Congressional Delegation.\n\n\u201cFollowing Hurricane Ida I have been focused on being boots on the ground for the people of the Second Congressional District,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cThrough touring the damage and speaking with community leaders and residents, I now have a strong sense of what we need to help our state recover.\u201d\n\n\u201cNow that I have returned to Capitol Hill for votes, my top priority is securing these needed recovery funds for my constituents,\u201d said the Congressman. \u201cMeetings with congressional leaders this week have been productive, and I am hopeful they will remember the challenges facing Louisianians as the House continues to do its work. However, I continue to request that a bipartisan congressional delegation visit southeast Louisiana to witness the unforgettable devastation firsthand.\u201d\n\nCongressman Carter also joined with the rest of the Louisiana House delegation yesterday to send a letter to the United States Army Corps of Engineers requesting a faster roll out of Operation Blue Roof.\n\nOn Tuesday, Congressman Carter and House Democrats passed a bill to fund the government, which included funds for hurricane relief in Louisiana as a part of the $28.6 billion in disaster recovery funds. He was the only member of Louisiana\u2019s House delegation to vote in support.\n\n\u201cI will always put the people of Louisiana above politics,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cWhen Louisianians are hurting, my number one goal will always be to help. I will continue to work to cut through the partisan challenges and always focus on serving the people of the Second Congressional District.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-statement-federal-indictment-former-lsp-trooper-civil", "Congressman Troy Carter Statement on Federal Indictment of Former LSP Trooper for Civil Rights Abuses", "2021-09-23", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, the United States Department of Justice indicted a former Louisiana State Police trooper on a federal civil rights charge for using excessive force on a Black motorist in 2019.\n\n\u201cThis federal indictment is a welcome step toward justice for the countless, predominately Black, victims of Louisiana State Police\u2019s brutality,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cWe still have a long way to go in the fight for accountability and equitable treatment. It is blatantly clear that a full pattern or practice investigation into the Louisiana State Police by the Justice Department continues to be necessary.\u201d\n\nAhead of the indictment, Congressman Carter spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives reiterating his previous call for a federal investigation into misconduct at the Louisiana State Police.\n\nThe Chairwoman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, sent a letter standing with Congressman Carter in support of a continuing investigation into this troubled Louisiana department.\n\n\u201cThe unlawful actions of the Louisiana State Police are only some of the many examples of racially motivated violence and misconduct by police,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cWithout accountability and transparency, Black people in Louisiana and across the United States will continue to face racial profiling and targeted brutality. That is why it is essential that we pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases/letlow-scalise-graves-higgins-and-carter-ask-corps-speed-operation-blue-roof", "Letlow, Scalise, Graves, Higgins, and Carter Ask the Corps to Speed Up Operation Blue Roof", "2021-09-22", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Julia Letlow", "L000595", "letlow.house.gov", "letlow", "https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013 Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today was joined by Minority Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01), Congressman Garret Graves (LA-06), Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03), and Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02) in sending a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, asking them to speed up the completion of Operation Blue Roof. In the wake of Hurricane Ida, more than 62,000 Louisiana households have applied for assistance under the program, but only 3,743 installations have been completed to date.\n\nThe bipartisan group noted that while the Corps is dedicating additional resources to the program, even the advanced completion rate will not meet the pressing need in Southeast Louisiana. \u201cWhile we appreciate the accelerated speed under this ramp up, at that rate it would take approximately 98 days to complete installation for every applicant under the Blue Roof program,\u201d the letter states. \u201cThis timeframe is unacceptable and will lead to additional damage to homes while people\u2019s roofs remain exposed to the elements.\u201d\n\nThe letter also included a request for the Corps to provide regular updates on the status of the program to Louisiana\u2019s Congressional Delegation, including regular reports of the number of households served on a parish-by-parish basis.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/09/21/higgins-will-vote-against-raising-debt-limit/", "Higgins Will Vote Against Raising the Debt Limit", "2021-09-21", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "\u201cSpeaker Pelosi\u2019s decision to pair hurricane recovery funds with a socialist agenda partisan effort to suspend the debt limit, in order to pave the way for Biden\u2019s $3.5 trillion monstrosity bill, is unacceptable. This package in its current form will not pass the Senate and only further delays supplemental disaster assistance for South Louisiana. Our hurricane recovery needs should not be held hostage. Democrats are abusing their control of Congress to advance their reckless spending scheme. I support a clean bill that includes the disaster relief we\u2019ve been demanding for a year. I will not be leveraged into supporting a multi-trillion dollar increase to America\u2019s debt limit.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congress-authorizes-billions-disaster-recovery-including-hurricane-ida-relief", "Congress Authorizes Billions for Disaster Recovery, Including Hurricane Ida Relief for Louisiana", "2021-09-21", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. joined his colleagues to pass H.R. 5306, The Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act. This bill contains crucial funding for Louisiana disaster recovery for the state to rebuild from Hurricane Ida and other recent disasters. This is part of a bigger package funding the government and suspending the debt ceiling.\n\nCongressman Troy Carter and the entire Louisiana Congressional Delegation first sent a letter to President Biden requesting emergency funds for hurricane recovery shortly after landfall of Hurricane Ida.\n\nDuring debate tonight, Congressman Troy Carter made the following floor statement. Video of his floor speech can be found here.\n\n........\n\n\u201cI rise today to express my support for this continuing resolution, especially the disaster supplemental portion.\n\nThis bill contains crucial funding for my home state of Louisiana and for the residents of the Second Congressional District affected by Hurricane Ida.\n\nLouisianians have been through a lot and this bill recognizes that struggle. It also helps us to begin working on those challenges.\n\nThis Congress is stepping up and funding projects that not only repair damage, but also make our communities better and safer.\n\nThe $3 billion in Army Corps funding for flood and storm damage reduction projects will change the future of communities across my state and across this nation. It will build projects that would communities stronger, safer and more resilient.\n\nThe $5 billion in CDBG funding for long-term disaster recovery will help communities affected by storms like Laura in the past year and start places affected by Ida on the road to recovery.\n\nIt\u2019s not enough to repair things to how they were, we need a recovery that reaches beyond and prepares every community to better, to be weather-ready, and be ready for the next series of storms.\n\nThis Congress, and this Administration are taking a first step towards doing just that.\n\nI will continue to fight for more resources for the people of Louisiana and for the Second Congressional District.\n\nAnd I urge my colleagues to support this continuing resolution tonight, and to do the right thing by the people of America.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/09/17/higgins-calls-fema-expedite-hurricane-recovery-funds-cameron-parish/", "Higgins Calls on FEMA to Expedite Hurricane Recovery Funds for Cameron Parish", "2021-09-17", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered a letter to FEMA today calling on the agency to address lingering inspections, review, and approval of Public Assistance (PA) applications for Cameron Parish.\n\nCameron Parish has requested reimbursement for damages totaling $52,567,049.34. However, to date, FEMA has only conducted 20 site inspections and approved $1,210,295.87 in PA reimbursements.\n\n\u201cFEMA should quickly review and approve PA applications from Hurricanes Laura and Delta. While recovery in the region will take years, that process cannot start until sites are inspected and evaluated. Further delays to the start of this process will require serious oversight and investigation by Congress,\u201d wrote Congressman Higgins. \u201cI again urge you to address the lingering PA reimbursements and inspections for Cameron Parish. A year and several additional storms later, expediting access to existing resources should be FEMA\u2019s primary objective for victims of the 2020 Hurricane Season.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-troy-carter-child-tax-credit-delivered-382-million-tax-cuts-87000-families", "Rep. Troy Carter: Child Tax Credit Delivered $38.2 Million in Tax Cuts to 87,000 Families in August", "2021-09-16", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS \u2014 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. shared a new report from the Joint Economic Committee estimating that 87,000 Child Tax Credit monthly tax cut payments were sent to families in Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District in August. A total of $38.2 million in tax cuts went back in the pockets of hardworking LA-02 families.\n\nStatewide, 550,000 monthly tax cut payments went to families in August for a total of $229.8 million. The average payment was $418. Payments for the month of September started being sent out yesterday.\n\nNationwide, the Joint Economic Committee estimates the Child Tax Credit tax cuts are pumping $19.3 billion into local economies each month, supporting local jobs and businesses.\n\n\u201cThis historictaxcut is putting more money back into the pockets of hardworking families, saidCongressman Carter. \u201cIn these difficult times, especially with the disruption and destruction of Hurricane Ida in my community, the Child Tax Credit offers an important safety net. People are using these funds to put gas in the car, food on the table, cover school expenses, pay rent, and continue to grow our local economy while building better lives for their families.\u201d\n\nClick HERE to learn more about the full Joint Economic Committee\u2019s study on how the Child Tax Credit is supporting local economies nationwide.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/09/15/higgins-announces-35m-ul-lafayette-new-iberia-research-center/", "Higgins Announces $3.5M for UL Lafayette, New Iberia Research Center", "2021-09-15", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "\u201cIt\u2019s encouraging that the federal government is investing in ULL\u2019s New Iberia Research Center. Their work and research product are essential for the future of health care in South Louisiana and beyond. This grant will help ULL improve and continue its research efforts. My office has passionately supported ULL, and I shall continue to do so. However, this era of challenge and division in our anointed nation requires honest, respectful deliberation. It is my hope that ULL administration leaders will devote as much consideration for Americans\u2019 Constitutional rights as they do for Americans\u2019 health care, for without unwavering devotion to our Constitution, we could find ourselves a well inoculated, but equally oppressed society. Students at ULL will benefit from the medical research that this grant supports\u2026 but those same students are free Americans, and their Constitutional protections are sacrosanct.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases/letlow-and-graves-call-helpful-fema-disaster-portal", "Letlow and Graves Call for Helpful FEMA Disaster Portal", "2021-09-13", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Julia Letlow", "L000595", "letlow.house.gov", "letlow", "https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "MONROE (September 10, 2021) - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) and Congressman Garret Graves (LA-06) sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, asking her to address the functionality and efficiency of the agency\u2019s online relief portal, disasterassistance.gov. With Louisiana undertaking a massive rebuilding effort in the wake of Hurricane Ida, Graves and Letlow made their request to echo numerous concerns raised by constituents and local leaders.\n\n\u201cWhile we are appreciative of the effort to modernize our means of delivering disaster assistance to Americans in need, this online application system must be more functional,\u201d the letter states. \u201cAlthough FEMA continues to assure us that they have sufficient technological infrastructure and personnel in place to handle the number of requests they are receiving and process them accurately, we remain concerned that FEMA\u2019s current operations are not able to effectively assist survivors. We echo our constituents\u2019 concerns that if FEMA allows these issues to persist, some disaster victims might miss the deadline to apply for Individual Assistance.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-recognizes-small-firms-vows-fight-equitable-recovery", "Congressman Troy Carter Recognizes Small Firms, Vows to Fight for Equitable Recovery During Small Business Week", "2021-09-13", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 This week, the United States is celebrating its longstanding history of supporting small businesses and entrepreneurship through National Small Business Week. To mark the occasion, Congressman Troy A. Carter, a member of the House Committee on Small Business, paid tribute to the vital role that small businesses play in the nation\u2019s economy.\n\n\u201cFor over 50 years, our country has come together during small business week to celebrate the entrepreneurs and firms that help make our communities special,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cThis year in Louisiana, we are also celebrating the small firms who have been through COVID and Hurricane Ida. Thanks to the Biden administration's economic policies and support provided by Congress, small businesses have come a long way from the lows of the pandemic. However, we aren\u2019t out of the woods yet. I will continue to work to advance policies that support small businesses.\"\n\nSmall businesses help make up the foundation of the country\u2019s economy, with over half of Americans owning or working for a small business. There are over 150,000 employees of small businesses in Louisiana\u2019s Second Congressional District. As the driving force behind our economy, it is crucial that the government take action to support small businesses as they recover from this crisis.\n\nThis year, National Small Business Week takes place as many businesses are still working to recover from the pandemic. In 2020, COVID closed more businesses than any other year in America's history.\n\nNow, small businesses in southeast Louisiana are facing more challenges following Hurricane Ida, but Congressman Carter is pushing to help the state\u2019s recovery include local and diverse businesses. Last week, Congressman Carter sent a letter to FEMA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting that business contracting efforts made in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida include full participation by minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned small businesses.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s small businesses are as diverse as its citizens,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cThese ventures have a unique role in bolstering both local communities and the national economy. Efforts to support and recognize historically underutilized businesses should always be implemented, and the need to do so is greater in the aftermath of a disaster. Far too often we have seen local, minority-owned businesses do the actual work of a contract but get paid pennies. Giving our small and local businesses an opportunity to participate in the rebuilding of their own community is key to a strong recovery and stronger communities. It\u2019s one of the surest ways we can build back better.\u201d\n\nPresident Joe Biden has recognized the importance of small, local business involvement in federal contracting. In June, he directed federal agencies to increase contracting with businesses that fall in the category of disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE). The Congressman says that this move is step in the right direction.\n\n\u201cMy district is home to around 12,000 small business owners who have been with our community every step of the way during these intersecting crises,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cI\u2019ll keep up the fight to get small businesses and entrepreneurs the resources they need to weather the storms of COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases/letlow-leads-effort-get-delta-regional-authority-running-again", "Letlow Leads Effort To Get The Delta Regional Authority Running Again", "2021-09-10", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Julia Letlow", "L000595", "letlow.house.gov", "letlow", "https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "MONROE(September 10, 2021) \u2013 Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today led a group of 12 colleagues asking President Joe Biden to prioritize filling the Delta Regional Authority\u2019s top leadership positions. Since the Administration took office in January, the DRA has been unable to distribute millions in grant funding with these key positions vacant. The Members sent a letter to the President, requesting the swift appointment of either a Federal Co-Chair or Alternate Federal Co-Chair.\n\n\u201cDRA stands ready to award approximately $33 million in total grant funding. These programs provide vital resources for physical and human infrastructure improvements across the eight state Delta region,\u201d the letter states. \u201cIt is essential that these funds be allocated in a timely manner to ensure our communities can proceed with projects that provide for job creation to rebuild and strengthen communities, especially as we move past the COVID-19 pandemic.\u201d\n\nIn addition to Congresswoman Letlow, signatories of the letter include; Congressman Garret Graves (LA-06), Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04), Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03), Congressman Steven Palazzo (MS-04), Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03), Congressman Jerry Carl (AL-01), Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01), Congressman David Kustoff (TN-08), Congressman James Comer (KY-01), Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15), and Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-calls-department-justice-investigate-misconduct", "Congressman Troy Carter Calls for Department of Justice to Investigate Misconduct in Louisiana State Police", "2021-09-10", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. wrote a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling for the Department of Justice to conduct a full and expedited investigation into the patterns and practices at the Louisiana State Police.\n\nThis comes one day after the Associated Press reported over a dozen instances in which state troopers or leadership ignored beatings, deflected accountability or railroaded efforts to stop misconduct.\n\n\u201cThe department has displayed consistent and blatant disregard for the rule of law and accountability practices regarding excessive use of force by police,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cIt is clear that the LSP will not clean up its own house, and I have no faith they are capable of policing themselves. Had it not been for the work of investigative journalists, we may never have heard of Ronald Greene.\u201d\n\nCongressman Carter released a statement in May after the release of the previously withheld video footage depicting the death of Ronald Greene. Now, the Congressman is calling for an investigation and a meeting with Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke.\n\n\u201cI call on the Department of Justice to conduct a full and expedited pattern-or-practice investigation of LSP,\u201d wrote Congressman Carter. \u201cOnly with an in-depth investigation can we ensure transparency and accountability within the Louisiana State Police Department, despite their sworn oaths to protect and serve.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the letter is below:\n\nDear Attorney General Garland,\n\nI write today to request a pattern-or-practice investigation of the Louisiana State Police (\u201cLSP\u201d). The department has displayed consistent and blatant disregard for the rule of law and accountability practices regarding excessive use of force by police.\n\nOn May 10, 2019, LSP engaged in a high-speed chase with Ronald Greene. Once Mr. Greene stopped, he raised his hands, apologized to State Trooper Dakota Moss and Master Trooper Chris Hollingsworth, and within seconds was shot with a stun gun.[1] If that were the end of the incident, the public likely would have never heard of it. That was not the end of it, however, and despite LSP\u2019s cover-up attempts, the truth has finally come to light.\n\nUnarmed, Mr. Greene exited his vehicle, was thrown to the ground and placed in a chokehold. Hollingsworth then punched Mr. Greene in the face multiple times while he exclaimed that he was sorry and scared. By this time more state troopers arrived, and Mr. Greene was shackled by the hands and feet and Trooper Kory York dragged Mr. Greene face down on the ground. Mr. Greene was left lying face down on the ground bleeding from the head while troopers made jokes and called Mr. Greene a \u201cstupid motherf***er\u201d.[2] At this time, LSP sprang into action, not to save Mr. Greene\u2019s life, but to save their own skins. Mr. Greene was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital. It\u2019s clear that LSP officers began a coordinated effort to ensure no one ever heard of Ronald Greene.\n\nLSP\u2019s efforts were successful for over two years. During that time, LSP stuck to the story that Mr. Greene had died as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash. No LSP personnel were disciplined, and the trooper\u2019s body camera footage was suppressed. Over two years passed before Mr. Greene\u2019s body camera footage and records were released, demonstrating the lengths LSP went to cover up the facts and circumstances of Mr. Greene\u2019s death. Despite LSP\u2019s best efforts, we now know the name Ronald Greene.\n\nAs Mr. Greene\u2019s tragic death entered the public conscience, the LSP assured the public that this was an isolated incident. However, the evidence says otherwise. This was undoubtedly not an isolated incident. LSP has historically and systematically directed unnecessarily violent, targeted attacks, especially upon Black and brown individuals.[3]LSP\u2019s database is filled with names they wish the world would never know.\n\nYesterday, the Associated Press (AP) reported that LSP routinely refuses to release body camera footage, identifying at least a dozen cases in the last decade where senior LSP members ignored or concealed evidence of beatings, denied accountability, and impeded efforts to root out misconduct.[4] It has also come to my attention that the review board set up by LSP to evaluate past cases of misconduct was quietly shut down without completing its work.\n\nRegardless of statements at a press conference today, it is clear that the LSP will not clean up its own house, and I have no faith they are capable of policing themselves. Had it not been for the work of investigative journalists, we may never have heard of Ronald Greene. My heart breaks for the Greene family and the countless other individuals whose fate was sealed and concealed by LSP, and whose names we still do not know.\n\nWhile there are media reports that a federal investigation into these circumstances is underway, more must be done.[5][6] \u201cDriving while Black\u201d should not be a risk factor for violence from the Louisiana State Police. I call on the Department of Justice to conduct a full and expedited pattern-or-practice investigation of LSP. Only with an in-depth investigation can we ensure transparency and accountability within the Louisiana State Police Department, despite their sworn oaths to protect and serve.\n\nCurrently, I am requesting a meeting with Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta and Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke to discuss the widespread problems within LSP and ways in which the Department of Justice can be a partner in finding a solution.\n\nI am committed to working with the department to ensure that every law enforcement agency in the country follows our laws and protects the civil rights of the people. We can start with Louisiana.\n\nTroy A. Carter Sr.\n\nMember of Congress", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-calls-inclusion-diverse-businessowners-hurricane", "Congressman Troy Carter Calls for Inclusion of Diverse Businessowners in Hurricane Response Contracts", "2021-09-08", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell and Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers requesting that business contracting efforts made in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida include full participation by minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned small businesses.\n\n\u201cEfforts to support and recognize historically underutilized businesses should always be implemented, and the need to do so is greater in the aftermath of a disaster,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cFar too often in the past, we have seen local, minority-owned businesses do the actual work of a contract but get paid pennies. This pitiful history can\u2019t continue.\u201d\n\nPresident Joe Biden has recognized the importance of small, local business involvement in federal contracting. This June, he directed federal agencies to increase contracting with businesses that fall in the category of disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE). The Congressman says that this move is step in the right direction.\n\n\u201cGiving out small and local businesses an opportunity to participate in the rebuilding of their own community is key to a strong recovery and stronger communities,\u201d wrote Congressman Carter. \u201cIt\u2019s one of the surest ways we can build back better.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/09/07/higgins-issues-statement-supplemental-disaster-relief/", "Higgins Issues Statement on Supplemental Disaster Relief", "2021-09-07", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after the White House budget office issued a formal request to Congress for supplemental disaster relief in response to Hurricanes Laura and Delta as well as other natural disasters over the last 18 months.\n\nCongressman Higgins has repeatedly called on the Biden administration to issue a formal request for supplemental disaster relief. A timeline of these communications and other hurricane recovery efforts is available here.\n\nThe White House\u2019s request includes $2.3 billion for the Community Development Block Grant \u2013 Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program, $275 million for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program, $9 billion for the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program, $100 million for Reclamation Projects to Address Western Drought, and $2.6 billion for Federal Highway Emergency Relief.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m uplifted to see the White House recognize Southwest Louisiana\u2019s long-term recovery needs through a formal request for supplemental disaster relief. We have worked for many months to highlight Louisiana\u2019s recovery needs, and this is a major step toward delivering much-needed grant funding in response to Hurricanes Laura and Delta. This is in addition to the over $1.4 billion that has already been delivered for immediate response costs. Congress can now move forward on a supplemental package, and additional relief and access to direct grants for Louisiana will soon be on the way.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/gov-edwards-extends-statewide-eviction-moratorium-following-advocacy", "Gov. Edwards Extends Statewide Eviction Moratorium Following Advocacy from Congressman Troy Carter", "2021-09-07", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards has extended the state\u2019s eviction moratorium following Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr.\u2019s advocacy on the issue.\n\nOn September 1, Congressman Troy Carter sent a letter to the Governor requesting the moratorium extension to protect Louisianians from the intersecting crises of Hurricane Ida and COVID-19. Today, Governor Edwards announced a statewide moratorium on evictions until September 24, 2021.\n\n\u201cNo one should face eviction after a disaster like Hurricane Ida. Today\u2019s action by Governor Edwards protects Louisianians in the middle of not one, but two crises facing our state,\u201d said Congressman Carter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-celebrates-fema-generator-and-chainsaw-reimbursement", "Congressman Troy Carter Celebrates FEMA Generator and Chainsaw Reimbursement Program", "2021-09-06", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that they will reimburse costs of most generators and chainsaws for individuals who have been approved for disaster assistance with FEMA\u2019s Individual and Households Program.\n\nGenerators up to $800 and chainsaws up to $250 in value are eligible for reimbursement. The equipment must have been purchased between the August 26, 2021 and September 25, 2021, so there is still time to benefit from this program. Participants must provide receipts.\n\n\u201cPower outages have been one of the biggest and most dangerous challenges facing my constituents following Hurricane Ida,\u201d said Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. \u201cThis reimbursement program will help people get their lights, air conditioners, and refrigerators back on in the extreme Louisiana heat. Some communities likely still face weeks of power outages, and easing access generators to those communities is an absolute necessity.\u201d\n\nCongressman Carter goes to frame this effort as a smart investment in the long-term resiliency of Louisiana\u2019s communities. \u201cThis program is an example of intelligent disaster response,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cNot only will these generators bring relief to people immediately, they have the potential to help families during future power outages for years to come. I am proud to see the federal government providing this benefit for the people of Louisiana.\u201d\n\nWhile many people in the state may be eligible for this benefit, many have yet to apply.\n\nCongressman Carter added, \u201cI encourage everyone who has been impacted by Hurricane Ida to apply for FEMA assistance. It will bring residents access to not just this reimbursement program, but many other forms of assistance that will help our communities build back better.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-requests-bipartisan-congressional-delegation-visit", "Congressman Troy Carter Requests Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Visit to Louisiana Following Hurricane Ida", "2021-09-06", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi requesting her appointment of a bipartisan congressional delegation to visit Louisiana following Hurricane Ida.\n\n\u201cAfter a Category 4 hurricane, the strongest to hit our state in living memory, Louisiana will need assistance from Congress to build back better,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cI would request that you select a bipartisan delegation of members from the House of Representatives travel to visit areas of Louisiana impacted by Hurricane Ida. There, our colleagues can witness the damage firsthand and receive updates on our progress. Sending a delegation will demonstrate the House of Representatives commitment to Louisiana following this disaster.\u201d\n\nPresident Joe Biden, Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond, and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell all visited Louisiana on Friday.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-calls-retroactive-reinstatement-expanded-unemployment", "Congressman Troy Carter Calls for Retroactive Reinstatement of Expanded Unemployment Benefits in Louisiana", "2021-09-03", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Ahead of the September 6th expiration of expanded unemployment benefits at the federal level, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. wrote a letter calling on Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to retroactively reinstate expanded unemployment benefits for Louisiana residents. The option to make these benefits retroactive ends on Monday.\n\n\u201cRight now, people across the state are recovering from one of the strongest hurricanes to ever make landfall,\u201d writes Congressman Carter. \u201cLouisianians, especially those who have been out of work, need money in their pockets right now.\u201d\n\n\u201cThousands of Louisianians are looking for ways to pay for hotel rooms, gas, and basic necessities,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cReinstating expanded unemployment benefits will enable many people the means to access food and shelter; basic necessities that every human should be afforded regardless of their employment or financial circumstances. Governor, the time to act is now.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-meets-president-biden-discusses-hurricane-recovery-and", "Congressman Troy Carter Meets with President Biden, Discusses Hurricane Recovery and Cutting Red Tape on the Path to Recovery", "2021-09-03", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. met with President Joe Biden in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. The President and the Congressman received a briefing from local government and emergency response officials and then conducted a walking tour through the hard-hit town of LaPlace, Louisiana.\n\n\u201cHurricane Ida has turned life in much of Louisiana upside-down,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cIt meant a lot to have President Biden come to our state to see the damage firsthand and speak directly with impacted people.\n\nDuring his visit with President Biden, Congressman Carter discussed several topics with the President, including increasing the average FEMA assistance amount, SBA Disaster Loan forgiveness, Community Development Block Grant funding, and including local small businesses in disaster contracting.\n\n\u201cToday the President and I discussed ways to cut through red tape to help communities equitably recover and help Louisiana, and America, Build Back Better,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cIn my private meeting with the President, he expressed his support for hardening our power infrastructure by burying our energy transmission lines underground.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe journey to full recovery from Hurricane Ida is just beginning, but I\u2019m grateful to have President Biden, his Senior Advisor Cedric Richmond, and the entire Administration on our side as Louisiana recovers and rebuilds,\u201d said Congressman Carter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-thanks-albertsons-ice-donations-algiers-and-st-john", "Congressman Troy Carter Thanks Albertson\u2019s for Ice Donations to Algiers and St. John the Baptist Parish", "2021-09-03", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. thanked Albertson\u2019s for their ice donations to two locations in his district: St. John the Baptist Parish and Algiers, on the West Bank of New Orleans.\n\n\u201cAs many of my constituents struggle in the sweltering heat with no power, ice is a critical necessity to help keep people and food cool,\u201d said Congressman Carter. \u201cI\u2019m grateful that Albertson\u2019s has donated several trucks of ice to communities in Algiers and St. John the Baptist Parish, and I hope constituents will take full advantage.\u201d\n\nA free ice distribution will be held in Algiers today, from 1-4pm at 225 Morgan St. in New Orleans. Two trucks of ice have been donated directly to the government of St. John the Baptist Parish.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/09/02/higgins-announces-additional-75m-hurricane-recovery-efforts/", "Higgins Announces Additional $75M for Hurricane Recovery Efforts", "2021-09-02", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "LAKE CHARLES, LA \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $75,610,420.13 for hurricane recovery efforts in South Louisiana.\n\nThe grants include:\n\n$4,370,009.48 to Lafayette City-Parish Consolidated Government for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Delta.\n\n$4,221,016.27 to Port of Iberia for road repairs in response to Hurricane Laura.\n\n$3,492,719.02 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Laura.\n\n$2,188,504.02 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Laura.\n\n$48,001,937.00 to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Laura.\n\n$3,638,461.01 to the City of Lake Charles for management costs in response to Hurricane Laura.\n\n$1,108,781.27 to Hamilton Christian Academy for temporary facilities in response to Hurricane Laura.\n\n$8,588,992.06 to the Louisiana Office of Emergency Preparedness for emergency protective measures in response to Hurricane Delta.\n\nAll funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cA year after Hurricanes Laura and Delta, the federal government has delivered well over $1.4 billion in disaster relief. These latest reimbursements provide additional resources for the impacted parishes. My office continues to push for supplemental funding, ease of access to existing funds, and immediate access to direct grant monies. We aren\u2019t going to stop until every Louisiana citizen is fully recovered.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/09/02/higgins-delegation-urge-biden-approve-emergency-and-long-term-assistance/", "Higgins, Delegation Urge Biden to Approve Emergency and Long-term Assistance in Response to Hurricane Ida, Laura, and Delta", "2021-09-02", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and the entire Louisiana congressional delegation delivered a letter to President Biden today urging him to approve Louisiana\u2019s request for emergency and long-term supplemental funding in response to Hurricane Ida, Laura, and Delta.\n\n\u201cThe full extent of Louisiana\u2019s damages have not yet been determined and will likely not be fully known until after immediate matters of public safety are addressed. Further, Hurricane Ida is not the only disaster to strike Louisiana in the past year,\u201d wrote the Louisiana delegation. \u201cIn fact, a record breaking five named storms \u2013 Cristobal, Marco, Laura, Delta, and Zeta \u2013 hammered Louisiana within the past year resulting in dozens of lives lost and billions of dollars in damage. To date, communities across Southwest Louisiana such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Leesville, and Alexandria, among others, still await desperately needed disaster funding from the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, to address unmet financial needs.\u201d\n\n\u201cAs such, we are writing you now to alert you to the need for Congress to provide emergency supplemental appropriations to address Hurricane Ida and the storms from last year, as was done following Hurricane Katrina. Without substantial and robust emergency appropriations from Congress to critical unmet need accounts like the CDBG-DR program, Louisiana families will continue to languish as a result of these devastating storms,\u201d continued the Louisiana delegation.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cMy office continues to push for supplemental funding, ease of access to existing funds, and immediate access to direct grant monies. We aren\u2019t going to stop until every Louisiana citizen is fully recovered.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-and-louisiana-delegation-send-letter-president-biden", "Congressman Troy Carter and Louisiana Delegation Send Letter to President Biden Stating Need for Emergency Funds for Hurricane Recovery", "2021-09-02", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. and the entire Louisiana delegation sent a letter to President Biden on the need for Congress to provide substantial and robust emergency supplemental appropriations to address Hurricane Ida and other storms.\n\nThe delegation wrote, \u201cThe full extent of Louisiana\u2019s damages have not yet been determined and will likely not be fully known until after immediate matters of public safety are addressed.\u201d\n\nThey go on to state that, \u201cWithout substantial and robust emergency appropriations from Congress to critical unmet needs accounts like the CDBG-DR program, Louisiana families will continue to languish as a result of these devastating storms.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-asks-governor-edwards-extend-statewide-eviction", "Congressman Troy Carter Asks Governor Edwards to Extend the Statewide Eviction Moratorium", "2021-09-01", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "New Orleans -- Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. requested that Governor John Bel Edwards extend the Louisiana eviction moratorium, especially following the damage caused by Hurricane Ida. The Congressman released the following statement:\n\n\"As local officials continue to urge residents of southeast Louisiana stay home, we must ensure that no evictions take place. In the wake of Hurricane Ida and COVID-19 an eviction moratorium will save lives.\"\n\nRead the full letter here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carters-statement-president-joe-bidens-visit-louisiana", "Congressman Troy Carter\u2019s Statement on President Joe Biden\u2019s Visit to Louisiana Following Hurricane Ida", "2021-09-01", "2021", "2021-09", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW ORLEANS, LA. \u2013 Today, it was announced that President Joe Biden will visit Louisiana this Friday to assess the situation in Louisiana firsthand following the landfall of Hurricane Ida.\n\nCongressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (LA-02) released the following statement:\n\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased to hear that PresidentBiden is coming to Louisiana on Friday. This action shows that the President recognizes the importance of seeing the damages across Louisiana from Hurricane Ida firsthand.\n\nThis rapid response from POTUS further demonstrates his commitment to Build Back Better.\n\nThe road to full recovery from Hurricane Ida will be long, but I\u2019m grateful to have the support of PresidentBiden and his Administration as our state recovers and rebuilds.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/31/higgins-introduces-resolution-resignation-president-secretary-defense-and/", "Higgins Introduces Resolution for the Resignation of the President, Secretary of Defense, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs", "2021-08-31", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) along with 25 GOP colleagues introduced three resolutions calling for the resignation of the President of the United States, Secretary of Defense, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff over their failed Afghanistan withdrawal and abandonment of American citizens.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cAmerica faces a great division coming into this era of unspeakable grief as we look upon the failure of our executive branch to execute a well-planned withdrawal of American forces, citizens, allies, and weaponry in Afghanistan. This administration has abandoned its oath to the American people, and it is the right thing to do for President Biden, Secretary Austin, and Chairman Milley to step down. If a sitting President resigns, the constitutional process of succession will immediately move forward as our Founding Fathers intended. I call upon the President to embrace this moment and resign.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/29/higgins-delegation-urge-biden-approve-disaster-declaration-response-hurricane/", "Higgins, Delegation Urge Biden to Approve Disaster Declaration in Response to Hurricane Ida", "2021-08-29", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and the entire Louisiana congressional delegation delivered a letter to President Biden today urging him to approve Louisiana\u2019s request for a major disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Ida.\n\n\u201cThe storm brought with it life-threatening storm surges, devastating rainfall, and 150 mph sustained winds that has caused widespread damage. This all comes as the state continues to deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,\u201d wrote the Louisiana delegation. \u201cWe ask for your swift consideration and approval of this major disaster declaration for the State of Louisiana so that we can begin the process of recovery.\u201d\n\n\u201cSpecifically, the Governor has requested Individual Assistance and Public Assistance Categories A (debris removal) and C-G (permanent work) for the following 25 parishes: Ascension, Assumption, East Baton Rouge, East Feliciana, Iberia, Iberville, Jefferson, Lafourche, Livingston, Orleans, Plaquemines, Pointe Coupee, St. Bernard, St. Charles, St. Helena, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Martin, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, Terrebonne, Washington, West Baton Rouge, and West Feliciana. We also ask that you grant the Governor\u2019s request for statewide assistance,\u201d continued the Louisiana delegation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://letlow.house.gov/ida", "Find Resources to Help You Recover from Hurricane Ida", "2021-08-28", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Julia Letlow", "L000595", "letlow.house.gov", "letlow", "https://letlow.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Need Shelter Information?\n\nIf you need to seek shelter outside of your home, click HERE to find the Red Cross' Louisiana shelter listings. This website is updated every 20 minutes with the latest information about available space.\n\nFiling a Hurricane Related Claim\n\nThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administration (SBA) will start allowing individuals and businesses to file claims as soon as the President has declared a federal emergency for areas impacted by Hurricane Ida. To find if your region has been approved for assistance, visit www.disasterassistance.gov. If you\u2019re eligible, this link will also direct you to the online forms to apply for both FEMA and SBA assistance. If you are unable to access the internet, you can call FEMA\u2019s help line at 1-800-621-3362 and the SBA\u2019s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955.\n\nYou can also click HERE find a copy of FEMA\u2019s \u201cHelp After a Disaster\u201d brochure.\n\nClick HERE to learn more about the SBA\u2019s disaster assistance programs.\n\nAdditional FEMA Programs\n\nFEMA also has additional programs available that are typically deployed after natural disasters. These assistance efforts include things such as Unemployment Assistance and Housing Support. To learn more about these programs, visit: www.fema.gov/assistance/individual\n\nRecovery Resources from FEMA\n\nFEMA also has free resources available online to help individuals impacted by Hurricane Ida recover and clean up after the storm.\n\nFor an overview of safety and clean up procedures, visit www.ready.gov/recovering-disaster\n\nAdditional clean up guidance can be found at www.ready.gov/hurricanes#after\n\nFor FEMA\u2019s information on disaster related stress and caring for children in the wake of natural disasters, visit www.ready.gov/coping-disaster\n\nStaying Safe During Cleanup Efforts\n\nWhile cleaning up after the storm, ensuring health and safety of individuals is critical.\n\nFor guidance from the Louisiana Department of Health on staying safe while cleaning up after the Hurricane, click HERE.\n\nCOVID-19 remains a serious concern in Louisiana throughout the cleanup efforts. For guidance from the CDC on keeping yourself and others safe, click HERE.\n\nGenerator Safety\n\nIf you need to use a generator to provide power to your home or business, please ensure that all safety precautions are being followed. To learn more about the safety guidelines for generator usage, click HERE.\n\nBlue Roof Program\n\nOperation Blue Roof, a program administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is installing temporary fiber-reinforced sheeting to cover roofs damaged by Hurricane Ida. This is a free service to primary residential homes and permanently occupied rental properties in Tangipahoa Parish. To register call 888-ROOF-BLU (888)766-3258 or visit Blueroof.us\n\nFiling With Your Insurance Company\n\nAs part of your cleanup efforts, you\u2019ll need to file the necessary claims with your insurance company. For specific guidance from the Louisiana Department of Insurance on filing an insurance claim for Hurricane damage, click HERE. If you don\u2019t have access to internet and need assistance, you can call LDI at 1-800-259-5300.\n\nIf you have questions about flood insurance, you can call the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Call Center at 1-800-621-3362.\n\nAgricultural Assistance\n\nWith significant rain and wind impacting the state, agricultural producers can find relevant information about crop insurance from the USDA by clicking HERE. For answers to questions about crop insurance and other agriculture concerns, you are encouraged to contact the Farm Service Agency office in your parish. To find the contact information for your local FSA office, click HERE.\n\nIRS Extends Tax Deadlines", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/27/higgins-again-calls-biden-support-supplemental-disaster-relief/", "Higgins Again Calls on Biden to Support Supplemental Disaster Relief", "2021-08-27", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Laura\u2019s landfall, again called on President Biden to support Louisiana\u2019s request for supplemental disaster relief.\n\n\u201cToday, August 27, 2021, marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Laura\u2019s landfall in Southwest Louisiana. Hurricane Laura caused widespread devastation throughout Louisiana and was soon followed by three additional federally declared natural disasters,\u201d wrote Congressman Higgins. \u201cAs we reach this somber milestone, repeated calls from Louisiana\u2019s Governor, congressional delegation, and local elected officials for supplemental disaster relief have gone unanswered by your administration.\u201d\n\n\u201cOnce again, I ask you to issue a formal request to Congress for supplemental disaster relief and use your executive authority to streamline access to existing resources,\u201d continued Congressman Higgins.\n\n\u201cMy office has stressed the importance of this matter repeatedly, in direct communications with your office and publicly on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives,\u201d wrote Congressman Higgins. \u201cIn the last year, we have seen Democratic leadership put forth trillions of dollars in new spending on every imaginable federal program. However, we have seen no effort from Democratic leadership to move forward on much-needed supplemental disaster funding. This discrepancy is baffling.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/27/higgins-delegation-urge-biden-approve-emergency-declaration-ahead-hurricane/", "Higgins, Delegation Urge Biden to Approve Emergency Declaration Ahead of Hurricane Ida", "2021-08-27", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and the entire Louisiana congressional delegation delivered a letter to President Biden today urging him to approve Louisiana\u2019s request for a federal emergency declaration ahead of Hurricane Ida.\n\n\u201cWe write in support of the federal emergency declaration request submitted by Governor John Bel Edwards in preparation for Hurricane Ida,\u201d wrote the Louisiana delegation. \u201cIn anticipation of Hurricane Ida making landfall as a Category 2 or 3 hurricane, Governor Edwards has requested emergency protective measures (Category B) and Direct Federal Assistance under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act.\u201d\n\n\u201cDue to the ongoing recovery from hurricanes and storms over the last year and the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Louisiana has determined this incident is of such severity that supplementary federal assistance is necessary to protect its people and communities,\u201d continued the Louisiana delegation.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/26/higgins-calls-bidens-immediate-resignation/", "Higgins Calls for Biden\u2019s Immediate Resignation", "2021-08-26", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement following today\u2019s terrorist attack on U.S. Armed Forces and civilians in Afghanistan.\n\n\u201cBiden\u2019s Afghanistan disaster has been an abysmal failure of executive leadership. The horrors we\u2019re witnessing were 100% avoidable. Joe Biden has proven himself unfit to serve as commander-in-chief and incapable of leading America. He should resign immediately.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/25/higgins-cosponsors-resolution-protect-louisiana-sugar-growers/", "Higgins Cosponsors Resolution to Protect Louisiana Sugar Growers", "2021-08-25", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) co-sponsored a zero-for-zero resolution, which would zero out foreign sugar subsidies and help protect U.S. and Louisiana sugar growers from marketplace distortions.\n\nThe resolution promotes a sound sugar policy protecting domestic producers against foreign abuses and ensuring that future agriculture trade deals are fair and free.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cWe will continue to fight for America and Louisiana\u2019s sugar producers. This is one of our most important agricultural commodities, and the industry produces $20 billion of domestic economic activity annually. Unchecked sugar subsidies in foreign countries threaten American industry and distort the global market. Our resolution advances policy to protect American sugar farmers and create a level playing field.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/25/higgins-issues-statement-reinstatement-trumps-remain-mexico-policy/", "Higgins Issues Statement on Reinstatement of Trump\u2019s Remain in Mexico Policy", "2021-08-25", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), the top Republican on the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security, issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration\u2019s attempt to end President Trump\u2019s Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) also known as the Remain in Mexico policy. The policy requires asylum seekers at the southwest border to remain in Mexico while they await judicial hearings to determine their eligibility and status.\n\n\u201cThis ruling is a win for border security. The Remain in Mexico policy is a critical tool for law enforcement and will help restore operational control at the southwest border. MPP ends the incentive of making fraudulent asylum claims and prevents migrants from disappearing into the U.S. without showing up for their court hearings. The current border crisis is the worst in our nation\u2019s history. Far more needs to be done to secure the border. This judicial victory is a step in the right direction.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/24/higgins-gop-colleagues-working-protect-us-energy-ports/", "Higgins, GOP Colleagues Working to Protect U.S. Energy Ports", "2021-08-24", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) and nearly 40 Republican colleagues delivered a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) calling out the Biden administration\u2019s plan to defund projects related to fossil fuels.\n\nIn the letter, Members of Congress outlined concerns with the Biden administration\u2019s Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Budget Request, which included language directing USACE not to fund projects that support the production, consumption, or efficient movement of fossil fuels. This provision would likely jeopardize funding for maritime ports that move fossil fuel energy products, including energy ports in Louisiana like the Port of Lake Charles, Port of Iberia, and Port of Morgan City.\n\n\u201cThese \u2018key objectives\u2019 in the budget request extend beyond establishing an agency priority; they purport to pick winners and losers by excluding an entire industry from congressional appropriations and federal resources,\u201d wrote the lawmakers. \u201cSince Congress specifically dedicates funds for ports that transport fossil fuel products, it undermines Congressional direction for the Executive Branch to unilaterally decide not to fund these items. Not only does the Administration\u2019s statement about fossil fuels overstep its authority, but it also shortsightedly ignores the need for fossil fuels to create plastics, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other items Americans depend on.\u201d\n\n\u201cRepresentatives from the Corps indicated that the language included in the budget estimate may be implemented through redirecting Corps funding and prioritization of work away from ports and navigation projects that support energy products and commodities. If accurate, these changes would devastate the regional ports and waterways and the economies that rely on them,\u201d continued the lawmakers.\n\n\u201cAmerican ports and waterways do not exclusively handle energy products; the other commodities and industries that utilize this infrastructure will be affected,\u201d the lawmakers wrote. \u201cThe U.S. maritime infrastructure system acts as a critical link in the American economy consisting of harbors, ports, channels, locks, dams, and waterways that deliver $4.6 trillion worth of goods and supporting more than 23 million U.S. jobs. These actions could also drive up the cost of energy for consumers when prices are already at record high levels.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/20/higgins-announces-funding-lake-charles-regional-airport/", "Higgins Announces Funding for Lake Charles Regional Airport", "2021-08-20", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "LAKE CHARLES, LA \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that Lake Charles Regional Airport will receive $2.25 million from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The funding will be used to perform rehabilitation work on the runway.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cThis investment will support continued and future growth at Lake Charles Regional Airport. My office has constantly advocated for hard infrastructure investments like this, which create local jobs and encourage economic growth.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/20/higgins-calls-biden-harris-resign-over-failed-afghanistan-withdrawal/", "Higgins Calls on Biden, Harris to Resign Over Failed Afghanistan Withdrawal", "2021-08-20", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "LAFAYETTE, LA \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA), in a recent interview with Newsmax TV, called on President Biden and Vice President Harris to resign over their botched handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal. Congressman Higgins also called their actions impeachable.\n\nKey exchanges include:\n\nCongressman Higgins: \u201cThese are very challenging conditions for America, no doubt. In a matter of just the course of a couple of weeks, our executive leadership out of the Biden White House has brought American foreign policy to the precipice of permanent ruin regarding our reputation and our recognition as a world leader across the globe. It\u2019s beyond weak. It was treasonous leadership, abhorrent, impeachable. President Biden should resign over what\u2019s happening in Afghanistan right now.\u201d\n\nCarl Higbie: \u201cYeah, it is crazy. Look you saw Kamala Harris bragged about being the last person (in the room). I would not have said that publicly. I mean\u2026\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/18/higgins-announces-additional-15m-hurricane-recovery-efforts/", "Higgins Announces Additional $15M for Hurricane Recovery Efforts", "2021-08-18", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "LAKE CHARLES, LA \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that FEMA is awarding an additional $15,151,259.99 for hurricane recovery efforts in South Louisiana.\n\nThe grants include:\n\n$1,880,724.10 to Vermilion Parish for debris removal operations in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$5,514,565.30 to Calcasieu Parish School Board for emergency protective measures, including temporary roof coverings, in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 90% federal cost-share.\n\n$5,760,030.31 to Calcasieu Parish School Board for emergency protective measures, including temporary roof repairs, in response to Hurricane Laura. The reimbursement is made at a 100% federal cost-share.\n\n$1,995,940.28 to the Louisiana Department of Public Safety (State Police) for emergency protective measures as a result of Hurricane Delta. The reimbursement is made at a 75% federal cost-share.\n\nLast week, Congressman Higgins called on FEMA to expedite the review and approval of Calcasieu Parish School Board\u2019s Public Assistance (PA) applications. Read that letter here.\n\nAll funding will be delivered to the State of Louisiana. The state is responsible for disbursing the funds to each sub-recipient.\n\nCongressman Higgins issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cAn efficient federal assistance approval process and the delivery of these reimbursements are critical for Southwest Louisiana\u2019s recovery efforts. We continue to push FEMA to streamline access to existing funding and to expedite the processing of Public Assistance applications for last year\u2019s hurricanes.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/18/higgins-calls-louisiana-expand-monoclonal-antibody-access/", "Higgins Calls on Louisiana to Expand Monoclonal Antibody Access", "2021-08-18", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "LAFAYETTE, LA \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) delivered a letter today to Governor John Bel Edwards calling on the State to expand the availability of Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) treatments to all medical facilities across Louisiana that are capable of administering it.\n\n\u201cTo make mAb treatments more widely accessible, especially within our rural communities, I ask that you direct the Louisiana Department of Health to actively and aggressively promote the availability of this treatment to all medical facilities across the state, much like the State of Florida has done,\u201d wrote Congressman Higgins. \u201cCOVID-19 and Delta have overwhelmed many of Louisiana\u2019s hospital systems, and expanding beyond hospital distribution of mAb supplies to smaller but capable facilities can only help to lessen this burden. This also allows for more local access to these treatments, which will save lives in more rural areas where hospital access is limited.\u201d\n\n\u201cThese therapeutics have life-saving abilities, and it is our duty as elected officials to ensure that they are rapidly and efficiently deployed where needed. I look forward to working with you on this mission,\u201d continued Congressman Higgins.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-troy-carter-invites-hhs-secretary-becerra-louisiana-discuss", "Congressman Troy Carter Invites HHS Secretary Becerra to Louisiana to Discuss Additional Federal Resources Amid Devastating COVID Surge", "2021-08-18", "2021", "2021-08", "Democrat", "House", "LA", "Troy A. Carter", "C001125", "troycarter.house.gov", "troycarter", "https://troycarter.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. (LA-02) sent a letter to Health & Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra inviting him to visit his home state of Louisiana to witness and provide supports for the state as it experiences a devastating fourth surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.\n\n\u201cI write to you today because my state is in crisis,\u201d writes Congressman Carter. \u201cFor the fourth time in this pandemic, Louisiana is one of the leading hotspots in the country for coronavirus cases and our healthcare system is on the brink.\u201d\n\nJust yesterday, more than 3,000 people across Louisiana were hospitalized and 122 new deaths were reported. Yesterday set a new state record for hospitalizations and the third worst day for deaths throughout the entire pandemic.\n\n\u201cThe Delta variant is overwhelming our state. In times of crisis, we need all hands on deck,\" said Congressman Carter. \"As the Representative in Congress for Louisiana\u2019s 2nd Congressional District, the dire situation requires all the federal resources we can find right now. To that end, I invite your office to visit my district to see the incredible work being done by our healthcare workers, as well as the daunting challenges we face in the middle of this crisis.\u201d\n\nThe Department of Health and Human Services has already sent disaster strike teams, normally deployed following storms and natural disasters, to Louisiana hospitals to provide invaluable help.\n\nYou can read the full text of the letter here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://clayhiggins.house.gov/2021/08/17/higgins-issues-statement-afghanistan/", "Higgins Issues Statement on Afghanistan", "2021-08-17", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "LA", "Clay Higgins", "H001077", "clayhiggins.house.gov", "clayhiggins", "https://clayhiggins.house.gov/category/press-releases/", "scraper", "LAFAYETTE, LA \u2013 Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement regarding the ongoing situation in Afghanistan.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s insane what Biden and his handlers are doing with Afghanistan. Shockingly abhorrent. America\u2019s adversaries clearly recognize the weakness of this administration. I have long supported bringing our troops home, but those decisions should have been made reflective of conditions on the ground, not arbitrary dates on a calendar, and the Taliban should have suffered immediate response in no uncertain terms, actual cost, should they vary from the conditions-based withdrawal agreement that was negotiated successfully last year. That\u2019s the plan President Trump had in place. Joe Biden abandoned it. Untold American treasure and American lives have been invested in Afghanistan over the last two decades. 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