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Scalise Statement on Passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa

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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.): “I’m devastated to hear of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Doug LaMalfa. Doug faithfully served the people of California in the State Assembly and the State Senate before being elected to the U.S. House in 2012. “A fourth…

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview – Week of January 5, 2026

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Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Education & Workforce   On Wednesday, January 7, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing called "Modernizing Retirement Policy for Today’s Workforce."   Energy & Commerce   On Wednesday, January 7, the Subcommittee on…

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Week of January 5, 2026

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Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor this week:   Lowering Housing Costs and Restoring the American Dream A key component to the American Dream is homeownership, but recently for many that has been out of reach. House Republicans are bringing forward legislation to decrease housing costs and make homeownership easier.  The National Manufactured Housing…

Scalise Slams Minnesota Democrats for Widespread Fraud, Highlights GOP’s 2025 Wins

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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox News' The Faulkner Focus to call out Democrats for refusing to address massive taxpayer fraud in Minnesota and to highlight efforts by the Trump Administration and the House to uncover the facts and deliver accountability. Leader Scalise also touted House Republicans’ legislative wins in 2025 for working…

Scalise’s End-of-Year Recap: One Year of Republicans Delivering on our Promises

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As we approach the end of the first year of the 119th Congress, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the progress House Republicans have made in delivering on President Trump’s America-First agenda:   “During the first year of the 119th Congress, House Republicans worked closely with President Trump and his administration to fulfill…

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – Week of December 15, 2025

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Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Education & Workforce   On Tuesday, December 16, the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education held a hearing called "Benched: The Crisis in American Youth Sports and Its Cost to Our Future." Youth sports participation has declined at a time…

The Republican Recap: Week of December 15, 2025

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Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Lowering Health Care Costs and Providing Better Choices for All Americans ✅ In 2010, Democrats implemented the Affordable Care Act – more accurately called the Unaffordable Care Act – with the promise that it would lower premiums and health care costs and allow people to keep their existing plans and…

Scalise Touts GOP Legislation to Cut Costs

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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss cutting costs for hardworking families through lower premiums, historic tax cuts, permitting reform, and President Trump’s America First agenda. Despite House Democrats' failed efforts to stop Republicans' work, Leader Scalise emphasized that House Republicans…

Scalise, Westerman: The SPEED Act: Helping America Build Again

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Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman published an op-ed in the Washington Times highlighting the importance of the SPEED Act, legislation that will simplify and streamline America’s overly burdensome permitting process. The legislation will allow America to start building again, which will create new jobs,…

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Thursday, December 18, 2025

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Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:    Streamlining Permitting to Boost Economic Development and Lower Energy Costs The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is a federal law from 1969 that requires the assessment of potential environmental impacts before certain federal actions, including action on energy and infrastructure projects, can move forward.…