Higgins, Clay
RLA-03Current RepresentativeHouse
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📊 Voting Record
370 votes on record in Congress
Stances are derived from how this legislator actually voted.
📈 Legislative Activity
Votes with party
94.3%
of the time
Breaks with party
5.7%
of votes
Roll call attendance
67.2%
Votes missed
154
Contact Information
Issue Stances
Affordable Housing
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act) supporting affordable housing, voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) also supporting this issue, voted Yea on HRES 977 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy Act) interpreted as Con for this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to revise the definition of showerhead; providing
Healthcare Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6703 (Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act) supporting healthcare affordability, voted Yea on HRES 953 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable healthcare) also supporting this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498
Education Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making) supporting education affordability, voted Yea on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee) also supporting this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
Cost of Living
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) opposing cost of living measures, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) also opposing this issue, voted Nay on HR 131 (Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act) opposing cost of living initiatives.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Childcare Affordability
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 988 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act) supporting childcare affordability, voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) also supporting this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
Energy Costs
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) opposing energy cost measures, voted Nay on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making) also opposing this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Transportation Affordability
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 973 (Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act) opposing transportation affordability measures, voted Nay on HR 758 (Mail Traffic Deaths Reporting Act of 2025) also opposing this issue.
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Food Security
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5371 (Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction) supporting food security, voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) also supporting this issue.
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Climate Change
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) opposing climate change measures, voted Nay on HR 4090 (Critical Mineral Dominance Act) also opposing this issue, voted Yea on HJRES 140 (Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code) opposing climate initiatives.
Sources:
📄Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relatin
Environmental Protection
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 261 (Undersea Cable Protection Act of 2025) opposing environmental protection measures, voted Nay on HRES 977 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4593) to amend the Energy Policy Act) also opposing this issue.
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Renewable Energy
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue, but also voted Nay on HR 3617 (Securing America’s Critical Minerals Supply Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Gun Control
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 2189 (Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Aye on HRES 1042 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearm) interpreted as Abstain for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 1042 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearm) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2189) to modernize Federal firearms laws to account for advancements in technology and less-than-lethal
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Abortion Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HR 6945 (Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Aye on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV) interpreted as Abstain for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV) interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
LGBTQ+ Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Yea on HR 498 (Do No Harm in Medicaid Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HR 498 (Do No Harm in Medicaid Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Immigration
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HR 7147 (Making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Yea on HR 4371 (Kayla Hamilton Act) interpreted as Con for this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Criminal Justice Reform
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Yea on HR 4371 (Kayla Hamilton Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, and voted Nay on HR 4371 (Kayla Hamilton Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Voting Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Nay on HR 3357 (Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act) interpreted as Con for this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Racial Justice
Manual entryPro
Voted Nay on HRES 713 (Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Commi) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 519 (Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Min) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 481 (Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in) interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Yea on HRES 488 (Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado) interpreted as Pro for this issue.
Sources:
📄Censuring Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and removing her from the Committee on Education and Workforce and the Committee on the Budget.
📄Condemning the attacks on Minnesota lawmakers in Brooklyn Park and Champlin, Minnesota, and calling for unity and the rejection of political violence
📄Condemning the rise in ideologically motivated attacks on Jewish individuals in the United States, including the recent violent assault in Boulder, Co
📄Denouncing the antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder, Colorado.
Women's Rights
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 6359 (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue, voted Nay on HR 6359 (Pregnant Students’ Rights Act) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Aye on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV) interpreted as Abstain for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 1009 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV) interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025) interpreted as Pro for this issue.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6945) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of States to use f
Tax Policy
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HJRES 142 (Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Aye on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) mak) interpreted as Abstain for this issue, voted Yea on HRES 1032 (Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) mak) interpreted as Con for this issue, voted Yea on HR 2988 (Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act) interpreted as Pro for this issue, and voted Nay on HR 2988 (Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act) interpreted as Con for this issue.
Sources:
📄Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the D.C. Income and Franchise Tax Conformity and Revision Temporary Amendment
📄Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep
📄Providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to the bill (H.R. 7148) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Sep
Government Spending
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making), voted Yea on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), voted Nay on HJRES 72 (Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025), showing support for government spending.
Sources:
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Relating to a national emergency by the President on February 1, 2025.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Job Creation
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act), voted Yea on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act), voted Yea on S 356 (Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025), showing consistent support for job creation.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
Small Business Support
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5764 (AI for Main Street Act), voted Yea on HR 5763 (Main Street Parity Act), voted Yea on HR 4305 (DUMP Red Tape Act), voted Yea on HR 2965 (Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025), showing strong support for small business initiatives.
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Trade Policy
Manual entryCon
Calculated from 14 vote(s): 5 Pro, 9 Con (35.7% Pro) (14 flipped)
Infrastructure Investment
Manual entryNeutral
Calculated from 11 vote(s): 6 Pro, 5 Con (54.5% Pro) (5 flipped)
Medicare
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), showing opposition to Medicare-related initiatives.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Medicaid
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), showing opposition to Medicaid-related initiatives.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Mental Healthcare
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), voted Yea on HRES 458 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs), indicating support for mental healthcare initiatives.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and re
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2483) to reauthorize certain programs that provide for opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and re
Public Education Funding
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making), voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026), showing support for public education funding.
Sources:
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Defense Spending
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making), voted Yea on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026), demonstrating strong support for defense spending.
Sources:
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Veterans Affairs
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on S 1383 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act), voted Yea on HR 6644 (Housing for the 21st Century Act), voted Yea on HR 3123 (Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act), and voted Yea on HR 980 (Veterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025), showing consistent support for veterans' issues.
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Foreign Aid
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making), voted Yea on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), and voted Yea on HR 7148 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026), indicating strong support for foreign aid.
Sources:
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Technology Regulation
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 2659 (Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act), voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), voted Yea on S 1582 (GENIUS Act), and voted Yea on HR 3633 (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025), demonstrating consistent support for technology regulation.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4016) making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2026,
Data Privacy
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HRES 1142 (Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making), voted Yea on HRES 1057 (Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee), and voted Yea on HR 6019 (To repeal certain provisions relating to notification to Senate offices regarding), indicating strong support for data privacy.
Sources:
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for disposition of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 7147) making further consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending Septem
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1383) to establish the Veterans Advisory Committee on Equal Access, and for other purposes; providing for
Workers' Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act), voted Nay on HR 2262 (Flexibility for Workers Education Act), and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), reflecting opposition to workers' rights.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2988) to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to specify requirements concerning th
Minimum Wage
Manual entryCon
Voted Nay on HR 2312 (Tipped Employee Protection Act), voted Nay on HR 1834 (Breaking the Gridlock Act), and voted Nay on HRES 780 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities), indicating clear opposition to minimum wage increases.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1834) to advance policy priorities that will break the gridlock.
Social Security
Manual entryPro
Voted Yea on HR 5348 (Social Security Child Protection Act of 2025) and voted Yea on HR 3424 (SPACE Act of 2025), showing support for social security issues.
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Disability Rights
Manual entryCon
Voted Yea on HRES 951 (Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act), indicating opposition to disability rights legislation.
Sources:
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit
📄Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilit