House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Rep. David B. McKinley (R-W.V.) today introduced the anti-carbon tax resolution, H. Con. Res. 119. A carbon tax, as proposed by some liberal special interest groups, would be a job-killing burden on American families and small businesses and work counter to the goal of American energy dominance. "Working with President Trump, this Congress is… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom with Sandra Smith to discuss his recovery from last year's shooting at a Congressional Baseball Game practice and the team's first practice since that fateful day. Whip Scalise also expressed support for Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo and his disappointment with the Democrats' partisan attacks… Read more »

With strong bipartisan support, today the U.S. House passed H.R. 5447, The Music Modernization Act, sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and cosponsored by House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), which updates current music licensing and copyright law for the digital age. In a major win for for the artists, songwriters, and digital service providers who bring Americans the joy of… Read more »

BATON ROUGE – LSU alumnus House Majority Whip Steve Scalise will deliver the keynote address at LSU’s 295th commencement on Friday, May 11, and the main address at the LSU Law Center’s commencement ceremony, on Friday, June 1. Both ceremonies will take place in the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. “We are excited to welcome Rep. Steve Scalise back to… Read more »

MedStar Washington Hospital Center provided the following update on the condition of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.): "Congressman Steve Scalise was discharged from MedStar Washington Hospital Center today. The planned surgery was successful. The Congressman will be recovering at home for the next several days." Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after Entergy Louisiana announced it is using $210 million in savings from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to reduce electricity rates for customers and upgrade its infrastructure in the state.  "Since the passage of our Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, good news for families has not… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding the passing of First Lady Barbara Bush. “Barbara Bush led a remarkable life devoted to her family and her country. Even in her final days, she demonstrated the selflessness, strength and grace that have become her hallmarks. Jennifer and I are praying for her tonight, and the… Read more »

MedStar Washington Hospital Center provided the following update on the condition of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.): "Congressman Steve Scalise has initiated a series of planned, inpatient procedures related to his ongoing recovery from injuries sustained in last summer's shooting attack. He is in excellent spirits and is eager to return to work as soon as possible. It is… Read more »

Ahead of Tax Day this Tuesday, Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) penned an op-ed in The Advocate to highlight the work Congress has done to reform the nation's old, overly-complicated tax system. After Tuesday, Americans will no longer have to file taxes under the old, burdensome system, and will continue to feel the benefits of a growing economy as a result of the… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement of retaliatory action in Syria: "I strongly support President Trump’s decision to work with our UK and French allies to respond decisively to the Syrian regime’s criminal use of chemical weapons against innocent men, women and children. President Trump is right… Read more »