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 »

  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 »