House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the passing of former New Orleans City Councilman Bryan Wagner: “Bryan Wagner was a great friend, a true gentleman who dedicated so much of his life to serving New Orleans and growing the Republican Party. He will always be remembered not only for his achievements, but for the strong example he set… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement following the U.S. Senate's passage of legislation he co-authored with Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.) to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through November 30, the official end of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. “I applaud the Senate’s quick action to pass the NFIP extension bill that the… Read more »

Times-Picayune: Despite pressure from anti-flood insurance forces, Rep. Scalise won the vote. The Times-Picayune published an editorial today highlighting House Majority Whip Steve Scalise's (R-La.) efforts to ensure the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) never lapses. Despite pressure from fellow members of Congress, Scalise has always fought to give certainty to the… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced the 4.1 percent growth in the U.S. GDP today thanks in large part to increased consumer spending with Americans having 2.6 percent more disposable income. "This impressive jump in GDP —the largest in nearly four years—proves that our tax cuts and… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Congressman Randy Weber (R-Texas) penned an op-ed in the Washington Times highlighting ways Americans' freedom of religion has been restored and strengthened under President Donald Trump. Click here for the full column or read below.   President Trump leads the way to restoring religious liberty By Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) led 84 of his House colleagues and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led 23 of his Senate colleagues today in filing an amicus brief to stand up for religious freedom and the memory-of and tributes-to our fallen soldiers. “I thank Ted Cruz for his leadership in the Senate and I’m proud to lead the fight in the House in support of… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the House voted 359-54 to adopt the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 5515, the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2019.  "Today’s vote is another strong action we have taken, working with President Trump, to rebuild our nation’s military and ensure that our… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 6311, Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Accounts of 2018, and H.R. 6199, Restoring Access to Medication and Modernizing Health Savings Accounts Act of 2018. “Health Savings Accounts are proven and effective tools for lowering health care… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the House passed an extension to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through November 30, the official end of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. “Families in Louisiana and all across the country rely on the National Flood Insurance Program year-round to ensure their homes are protected, but NFIP is… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 184, legislation to permanently repeal the Medical Device Tax. "It is high time this job-killing, innovation-stunting tax was repealed once and for all. Since its inception under the Obama Administration, the Medical Device Tax has cost the economy more than 25,000 jobs and led to… Read more »