Lafayette, LA (March 30, 2026) – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) released a statement following the Department of the Interior’s (DOI) announcement of a record $460.9 million in energy revenue to the Gulf states, with more than $203.7 million being delivered to Louisiana.
The State will administer $162,989,700.89, and additional funds will be distributed across 19 parishes. Parishes in Louisiana’s 3rd District will receive the following disbursements:
- Calcasieu Parish – $2,204,702.91
- Cameron Parish – $2,730,987.49
- Iberia Parish – $2,107,679.60
- Lafourche Parish – $2,101,385.70
- St. Martin Parish – $1,503,086.07
- St. Mary Parish – $1,747,773.68
- Terrebonne Parish – $3,073,801.57
- Vermilion Parish – $2,100,436.77
Congressman Higgins voted for The Working Families Tax Cut, which included language to raise the annual Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act (GOMESA) revenue-sharing cap from $500 million to $650 million. As a result of the new law, Louisiana’s share of energy revenues was about $47 million higher for fiscal year 2025.
“My office has long-supported GOMESA and worked with other members of the Louisiana delegation to expand revenue-sharing for our state. The program is a crucial funding mechanism for coastal restoration and mitigation efforts,” said Rep. Higgins. “Because of the Working Families Tax Cut, Louisiana is seeing a record distribution of offshore energy revenues to be invested back into our coastal communities.”
