La. (KPLC) - Louisiana Rep. Clay Higgins says he will be leaving the House Homeland Security Committee .

In a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Higgins said he intends to withdraw from the committee effective immediately.

Higgins stated his reason for leaving is due to differing principles with other committee members.

Higgins said he will continue his duties on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and the House Armed Services Committee.

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