WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 13 This morning, Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee plan to markup H.R. 8, the 'Bipartisan Background Checks Act.' However, Democrats have shown little interest in incorporating conservative perspectives into their so-called 'bipartisan' bill. At a hearing on H.R. 8 last week, Democrats denied Whip Scalise the opportunity to testify as a member… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the passing of Representative Walter Jones: “It’s a sad day for the House of Representatives as we mourn the death of Walter Jones. He was a champion for our nation’s service members, seniors, children, and a faithful servant to the people of North Carolina’s 3rd District. Most… Read more »

During colloquy, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) questioned House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) on whether Democrats will include border security funding in the conference committee's negotiated legislation next week. Whip Scalise then pressed the Leader on his choice to block the Born Alive Survivors Protection Act from receiving a vote on the House floor.… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after Democrats released their plan for a “Green New Deal”:   “Democrats just unveiled a laughable plan to make air travel obsolete, force household electricity rates to skyrocket, and guarantee taxpayer-funded welfare to everyone 'unwilling to work,' all within 10 years. But after 10 years… Read more »

In front of the full House Chamber, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) asked for unanimous consent to bring Rep. Ann Wagner's (R-Mo.) Born Alive Survivors Protection Act to the floor today. Democrats refused to even consider the request and provided no explanation for their objection. Democrats need to explain to the American people why they will not protect innocent babies born… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Ingraham Angle last night to highlight how Democrats are beginning to enact their radical agenda. Whip Scalise highlighted the House Judiciary Committee Democrats' refusal to hear his testimony during their hearing on gun violence legislation. Legislation being proposed would reduce Second Amendment rights… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) introduced a resolution providing for floor consideration of Rep. Ann Wagner's (R-Mo.) Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. After 30 legislative days, Whip Scalise will file a discharge petition that would force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives upon being signed by a majority of members of the House. Read below to see… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom with Bill Hemmer and Sandra Smith to discuss President Trump's State of the Union Address, Democrat reactions, and his efforts to force legislation on the floor that protects babies born alive after a botched abortion. Click here or on the image above to watch the interview. On President… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined fellow Republican leaders to deliver remarks on President Trump's State of the Union address. Whip Scalise highlighted the important policy messages the President delivered, especially the urgent need to solve the border crisis as Congress approaches another funding deadline. He then discussed the President's call for Congress to protect… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) penned an op-ed for FoxNews.com today after Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee denied him the opportunity to testify as a member witness about his experience as a survivor of gun violence at a hearing on gun control measures that encroach on the freedoms of law-abiding citizens and do little to reduce gun violence. Read the full… Read more »