House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined over 40 of his House colleagues earlier today as part of hearing on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. While Democrats dismiss and disparage the dangers faced by abortion survivors, House Republicans brought in expert witnesses on abortion procedures and abortion statistics to uncover the facts. After hours of testimony,… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Leader McCarthy and Conference Chair Cheney at today's leadership press stakeout to discuss the enthusiasm he heard about the booming economy as he traveled to districts across the country over the summer. The issues he heard about from folks stand in strong contrast to the Democrats' radical priorities and do-nothing agenda. He also… Read more »

House Energy Action Team co-chairs Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) joined House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) to oppose three energy-related bills on the House floor this week. HEAT is committed to the development, deployment, and efficient use of all-of-the-above energy resources. Three natural resource bills on the floor this week, H.R. 205, H.R.… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), Rep. Ann Wagner (R-Mo.), and Pro-Life Caucus Chair Chris Smith (R-N.J.) announced a hearing on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, featuring expert witnesses on abortion procedures and abortion statistics. Republicans have spent months asking House Democrats to take up legislation protecting babies born alive during an abortion.… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement upon the passing of former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco: "I am saddened to hear of Governor Kathleen Blanco's passing. She served our state with honor and integrity during an incredibly challenging period as Louisiana recovered from both hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Kathleen dedicated her entire life to… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to grant 31 Small Refinery Exemptions: “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, America is now the global leader in energy production, and our economy is thriving because of it. With the announcement that small refineries would be granted… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CBS’s Face the Nation and Fox News’ Fox & Friends to highlight the work the Republican Congress did to strengthen the existing background check system for gun purchases with the Fix NICS Act, and to call for more resources for the FBI and law enforcement to prevent mass shootings before they occur. Whip Scalise then… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) authored an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal warning against the dangers of personally and publicly targeting people for their political views, noting it can lead to violence, as he has personally experienced. Whip Scalise cautioned that only the perpetrators of violent acts can bear responsibility for their actions, and instead… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Susan B. Anthony List president Marjorie Dannenfelser to pen an op-ed in Fox News highlighting the bipartisan popularity of born-alive protections and demanding that Democrats hold a vote on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. As of August 5th, Republicans have spent six months making 80 different unanimous consent requests… Read more »

Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement in the wake of mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton: "There is a growing sickness in our nation. Our religious and community institutions — the very glue that holds us together — are declining as a central force in American society, while the politicization of every aspect of our lives is on the… Read more »