Louisiana Congressmen Steve Scalise and Garret Graves issued the following statements today as the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) approved Louisiana’s Gulf Exempted Fishing Permits, which signals significant commitment from the federal government to recognize the economic benefits and vitality of the recreational fishing sector… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the House failed to pass H.J.Res. 2, Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States, sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.). "I’m disappointed Democrats put liberal, big-government spending priorities over fiscal responsibility and voted against a Balanced… Read more »

The National Association of Manufacturers' Outlook Survey released today shows increased levels of economic optimism among manufacturers—yet another sign of our robust ecnomy in the wake of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Key findings of the Survey Include: 93.5 percent of respondents said they have a positive outlook for the future of their company, the second highest… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), U.S. Representatives Cathy McMorris Rogers (R-WA), Cedric Richmond (D-LA), and U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Patty Murray (D-WA), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the House and Senate to award Washington state native, ALS champion, and former New Orleans… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the Energy and Commerce Committee this morning. Whip Scalise sought answers to what data Facebook collects, how the platform's algorithms impact users, and the company's data policies for campaigns, including President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign.   Click here or on the image above to watch… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding Speaker Ryan's retirement announcement: "Paul Ryan stepped into his role as Speaker at a critical moment, and has led our House with great dignity. Under his leadership we have worked with President Trump to pass groundbreaking conservative reforms like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that are making life… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) led a 10-member bipartisan Congressional delegation that returned today from meetings with American service members, U.S. officials, and key government leaders in Morocco, Spain, and Switzerland. The delegation’s meetings were focused on understanding and improving the United States’ cooperation with these key allies on matters… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's decision to send the National Guard to reinforce America's southern border: "I'm glad that we finally have a president in Donald Trump who is taking direct action to secure America's borders and is restoring our national security. Protecting our nation's borders is a basic… Read more »

500+ Companies Giving Bonuses to Workers Because of Republican Tax Cuts and Jobs Act WASHINGTON, D.C.—Results of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are on a hot streak as 500+ companies have now announced bonuses, pay raises and increased benefits for their hardworking team members. While Democrats… Read more »

Exelon Utilities Passing Along $525M to Customers Because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Exelon Utilities announced it is delivering a surge of $525 million in savings from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to 10 million customers across five states and DC to reduce their monthly bills. Exelon's subsidiaries, ComEd, BGE, Atlantic City Electric, Delmarva Power, PECO, and Pepco will all soon… Read more »