Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor in support of H. Res. 1143, condemning Iran’s unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel. Leader Scalise emphasized the need to stand with our ally as Israel defends itself against the largest state sponsor of terrorism. Leader Scalise also called for the Biden Administration to place sanctions on Iran to… Read more »
Today, Leader Scalise, Speaker Johnson, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman Stefanik released the following statement after the Democrat-led Senate voted to dismiss the articles of impeachment brought against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ignoring its constitutional duty to hold a trial:
“By voting unanimously to bypass their constitutional… Read more »
Here’s what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Appropriations
On Tuesday, April 16, the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch will hold a budget hearing called "Fiscal Year 2025 Request for the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights, and the Congressional Office for International… Read more »
Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on LiveNOW from FOX to discuss Iran’s attacks on Israel. Leader Scalise highlighted the importance of supporting Israel and noted how President Biden has continued to embolden Iran through weak policies, allowing Iran to fund terrorist attacks against our allies. Leader Scalise assured Americans that House Republicans… Read more »
Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor this week:
Standing With Israel Against Iranian Aggression
On April 13, Iran launched a direct attack on the state of Israel, firing over 300 missiles and drones at the nation – the first time Iran has ever directly attacked Israel, a marked escalation from their reliance on terrorist proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the… Read more »
Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement announcing a change to the House legislative schedule next week:
“In light of Iran’s unjustified attack on Israel, the House will move from its previously announced legislative schedule next week to instead consider legislation that supports our ally Israel and holds Iran and its terrorist proxies… Read more »
Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:
Reforming FISA Section 702 and Securing Our Nation ✅
FISA Section 702 is vital to our national security amid the rising threats we’re seeing from foreign adversaries like Hamas, China, Russia, and fentanyl-trafficking cartels – however, due to numerous abuses of FISA, the entire program is also in… Read more »
Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:
Reforming FISA Section 702 and Securing Our Nation
In response to widespread Intelligence Community misconduct revealed by the Church Committee and others, Congress passed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) of 1978 to create a process allowing the government to collect foreign intelligence on U.S. soil with court… Read more »
Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Appropriations
On Wednesday, April 10, the Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch held a budget hearing called "Fiscal Year 2025 Request for the Government Accountability Office, the Government Publishing Office, and the Congressional Budget Office." The Subcommittee heard testimony from… Read more »
Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Vice Chair Blake Moore (R-Utah), and Representative Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) to discuss the Biden Administration's failure to defend American citizens at home and our allies abroad. Leader Scalise emphasized that President Biden has the authority to… Read more »
