Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 24/08/1961 |
| Age | 64 years |
| Birthplace | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Latest News about Clay Higgins
15/04/2025
Clay Higgins was recognized by the Center for Effective Lawmaking as one of the most effective Republican legislators in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 2024-2025 term. The award highlighted his consistent legislative output and bipartisan collaboration on key security and law enforcement issues.
20/02/2025
Higgins introduced House Resolution 140 in early 2025 to further protect free speech from government overreach, expanding on his 2023 initiative. The resolution passed the House Oversight Committee and is under review by the full House, drawing support from civil liberties groups across the political spectrum.
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Glen Clay Higgins |
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| Political Party | Republican |
| Political Journey | Appointed as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 3rd district of Louisiana on 3 January 2017 |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Blue |
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| Hair Color | Bald |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Covington High School, Covington, Louisiana |
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| College/University | Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Educational Qualification | College Drop Out |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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Family
| Father | George J. Higgins (a U.S. Navy pilot) |
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| Mother | Virginia Faye Higgins |
| Siblings | 7 |
| Spouse | Becca Higgins |
| Children | 4 |
| Children Names | Haley, Heather, Joseph, Daniella |
Career
| Military Service |
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| Police Officer |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/repclayhiggins/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/CongressmanClayHiggins/ | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/CongressmanClayHiggins |
| https://x.com/RepClayHiggins |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Clay Higgins' family moved from New Orleans to Covington, Louisiana when he was six, where they began a horse training business. | |
| 2. He joined the Military Police Corps of the Louisiana National Guard at age 18 and reached the rank of staff sergeant. | |
| 3. After his first marriage ended, his ex-wife claimed he threatened her with a gun, which he denies. | |
| 4. He supported David Duke, a Ku Klux Klan leader, during his campaign for governor in the 1990s. | |
| 5. In 2015, he gained national media attention being called the 'Cajun John Wayne' due to his bold approach as a police officer. | |
| 6. He maintains an active commission and Louisiana State POST Certification as a Deputy Marshal in Lafayette, Louisiana. |