"As a survivor of a politically motivated attack, it is tragic to think this is an acceptable state of political discourse in our country." House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) authored a column for FoxNews.com in response to Eric Holder calling on his supporters to "kick" Republicans when Republicans are perceived as "going low." This is only the latest Democrat Party leader to make… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the Senate's bipartisan passage of America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018: “Earlier this summer, the House passed the America's Water Infrastructure Act to institute critical reforms to the Corps of Engineers and expedite the completion of flood protection and navigation projects across South… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) issued the following statement following the U.S. Senate’s vote to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court: “I applaud the Senate for confirming Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court. After one of the most exhaustive background checks in the history of the Senate’s ‘advice… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino to discuss President Donald Trump's success in renegotiating a trade agreement between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada that more fairly represents American interests, which follows Scalise's statement last month calling on Canadian leaders to come to the table or face Congressional… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) issued the following statement regarding the President’s announcement that he has reached a new trade agreement with Canada: “I applaud President Trump for this impressive new agreement with Canada. While many in Washington claimed it could not be done, President Trump worked tirelessly to bring Canada to the table and negotiate… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on House passage of H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, as amended: “Congress has passed yet another important bill to tackle the Opioid crisis that is plaguing our country.  H.R. 6, which we passed today, will help us find an end to the trafficking of deadly drugs like fentanyl,… Read more »

Over the past two days, the House voted to pass three bills that comprise Republicans' Tax Cuts 2.0 legislative package. Taken together, H.R. 6767, Family Savings Act; H.R. 6756, American Innovation Act; and H.R. 6760, Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act, will ensure the American people are able to benefit fully from all of the economic success that has come from the Tax… Read more »

One year ago today, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) triumphantly returned to Congress after surviving a near-fatal shooting during a Congressional Baseball Game practice. Scalise's faith in God, determination, and perseverance allowed him to return to Congress in only a few months time. Click here or below to watch Scalise's journey from that fateful day to his return to Congress. Read more »

At today's House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on the Sate of the Media Marketplace, Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) delivered remarks addressing the rapidly changing video marketplace, where consumers are increasingly turning to new digital streaming platforms for video content, and the need to update federal regulations that govern this marketplace. He questioned the… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the House passed, H.R. 302, the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 under suspension of the rules. “Today, the House passed bipartisan legislation to ensure that our Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is able to operate at its full capacity for the safety, security, and efficiency of American air… Read more »