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Scalise, McKinley Introduce Resolution Condemning a Carbon Tax

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Congressman David B. McKinley P.E. (R-W.Va.) today re-introduced their resolution to condemn a carbon tax; a resolution they have introduced every Congress since 2013. Twenty members of Congress have already cosponsored the resolution. A carbon tax would be a costly, job-killing burden on American families and small businesses and…

"Some of the highest-paying jobs in the United States"

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The House Energy Action Team (HEAT) is a coalition of Members of Congress who support the development, deployment, and efficient use of all-of-the-above energy resources. Reps. Markwayne Mullin and Jeff Duncan serve as co-chairs. "This Astonishing Energy Miracle" Just last summer, Energy Secretary Rick Perry told an international conference that the United…

Pain at the Pump? Beware Democrat Energy Schemes

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The House Energy Action Team (HEAT) is a coalition of Members of Congress who support the development, deployment, and efficient use of all-of-the-above energy resources. Reps. Markwayne Mullin and Jeff Duncan serve as co-chairs. Pain at the Pump? Beware Democrat Energy Schemes Every year, millions of Americans hit the road for the Memorial Day holiday. Unexpectedly…

Scalise: Approval of USMCA Will Usher in a New Era of Job Creation

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined fellow Republican leaders to highlight the benefits Americans will feel as soon as the USMCA trade agreement is approved by Congress, like new job and economic opportunities, and encouraged Democrats to swiftly move it to the Floor. He then called on Democrats to join Republicans in standing against the harmful Boycott, Divestment, and…

Scalise, Walden: 'Medicare for All' Would Mandate Taxpayer-Funded Abortions

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-Ore.) co-authored an op-ed for FoxNews.com on Democrats' disturbing scheme to mandate taxpayer-funded abortions through their radical 'Medicare for All' proposals. As Reps. Scalise and Walden reveal, not only would 'Medicare for All' institute a socialist health care system, it…

Scalise, Brady: We Need to Act on USMCA

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Ways and Means Committee Republican Leader Kevin Brady (R-Texas) co-authored an op-ed for The Hill urging House Democrats to not delay bringing the USMCA trade agreement to the floor for a vote so that Americans nationwide can begin to feel the benefits of the new trade agreement, including new job creation, increased innovation, and…

Reliable, Affordable Energy for All Americans

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The House Energy Action Team (HEAT) is a coalition of Members of Congress who support the development, deployment, and efficient use of all-of-the-above energy resources. Reps. Markwayne Mullin and Jeff Duncan serve as co-chairs. Reliable, Affordable Energy for All Americans For many Americans, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer. As temperatures rise, so does…

Scalise: It's Time for America to Stand Up to China

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss the ongoing trade negotiations with China and the potential for a vote in the House to approve USMCA. Whip Scalise stressed the positive economic gains America has seen under President Trump's leadership, which have strengthened America's position in trade negotiations. Click here or…

Scalise: This National Police Week, We Honor Everyday Heroes

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In recognition of National Police Week, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) authored a column for the Houma Courier to honor the nation's law enforcement officers. Whip Scalise paid special tribute to U.S. Capitol Police Officers David Bailey and Crystal Griner, who risked their lives to save Whip Scalise and his colleagues from a gunman at a Congressional baseball…

Scalise: America Needs a Fair, Merit-Based Immigration System

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Ahead of President Trump's announcement of his immigration reform plan, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Ingraham Angle to discuss the crisis at our southern border and what needs to be done to solve it. Whip Scalise emphasized the immigration loopholes currently being abused and the support for President Trump's plan to implement a…