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Abortion Extremists Once Again Vote Down Born-Alive Act

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Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after House Democrats voted down the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act as part of a motion to recommit on H.R. 2339. “House Democrats have happily joined their colleagues in the Senate by, once again, voting against protections for babies born during an abortion. Everyone should be able to agree…

Dems Shouldn't Politicize Coronavirus

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Hannity to discuss President Trump's commitment to addressing the Coronavirus crisis and protecting the health and safety of Americans. Despite Democrats' attempts to politicize the Coronavirus response, Whip Scalise urged Congress to come together and provide the necessary tools to properly combat the…

Scalise Statement on Rep. Ralph Abraham's Retirement

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement upon Rep. Ralph Abraham's announcement that he will retire at the end of his term: "I would like to thank Ralph Abraham for his dedicated public service to Louisiana’s 5th district and to our country. As a medical doctor, veteran, and business owner, Ralph has dedicated his life to serving others. He stood…

Dems are Party of Socialism

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), and Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.) at today's leadership press stakeout to highlight what’s at stake as Democrats rush to embrace socialism. Whip Scalise also recognized the Trump Administration’s consistent…

Scalise Discusses FISA Abuse and Coronavirus Funding

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom to discuss Congress' response to the FBI's abuse of the FISA process. Whip Scalise emphasized that the FISA process is vital to our national security but Congress must implement reforms that address the actual abuses that occurred, holds bad actors accountable,…

Scalise, Wagner Blast Senate Democrats on Born-Alive Vote

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Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Representative Ann Wagner (R-Mo.) released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act from advancing in the Senate: “Senate Democrats’ opposition to the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act is wildly out of step with the views of American voters. This legislation is…

Scalise: Democratic presidential debate was a disaster Dems are now party of socialism

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) penned an op-ed for Fox News blasting Democrats for their incompetence and infighting throughout the Democrat primary, and criticized their radical, dangerous ideas for our country. Instead of listening to voters, Democrats continue to fight President Trump's proven track record of growth and prosperity in an attempt to win approval from…

Dems Must Recognize Failed Impeachment and Move On

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Story with Martha MacCallum to criticize Democrats for their refusal to accept the fact that President Trump has been rightfully acquitted of impeachment in the Senate. It's long overdue for Democrats to recognize their impeachment attempt failed and move on to the issues facing American…

It's Time for Justice

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Channel's Lou Dobbs Tonight to discuss the FBI's abuse of power and abuse of the FISA process to take down President Trump's campaign. Whip Scalise emphasized the need to hold these bad actors accountable to prevent this abuse of power from happening again, and to restore the good name of America's intelligence…

UN Blacklist Provides Targets for Hatred and Violence

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Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) at the United Nations (UN) released a blacklist of businesses tied to Israeli settlements in the West Bank and elsewhere. “I strongly condemn the United Nations’ blacklist. The UN has provided the enemies of Israel with direct targets for…