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Scalise: As Speaker, I'd Lead In The Fight For American Families

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10.6.23 PLAY

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News’ Fox & Friends to discuss his candidacy for Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The full interview can be seen below.    Click here or the image above to view the full interview.  On the Speaker's race being a Member-driven process: “We spoke obviously, a lot of…

Rep. Burgess Owens Oped: Choose Scalise for Speaker

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In case you missed it, today Congressman Burgess Owens (R-Utah) penned an oped for The Hill urging his Republican colleagues to nominate Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) to be their nominee for Speaker of the House. Congressman Owens noted that Leader Scalise is the conservative uniter with a proven track record the Conference needs.   Click here or the…

Scalise Announces Run for Speaker of the House

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) sent a letter to his colleagues today seeking their support for the House Republican Conference’s nomination for Speaker of the House. The full text of the letter can be found here and below:   Dear Colleague, We all came here to save this country from being taken down a dangerous path of destruction. We don’t sacrifice time…

Scalise: Time for Senate To Do Their Work

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9.30.23 PLAY

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), and Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to highlight the bipartisan passage of a continuing resolution to keep America’s government funded. Leader Scalise emphasized that, as House Republicans fight to rein in out-of-control government…

The Republican Recap: Week of September 25, 2023

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Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Ensuring Strong Defense of the American People ✅ As threats to our nation rise from foreign adversaries and at the border, it is vital Congress fulfills its duty to responsibly fund our national defense, support our military, and keep American citizens safe.  But while Republicans focus on national…

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Friday, September 29, 2023

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Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:   Reducing Spending and Enhancing Border Security Since Biden assumed office, illegal immigrants, including more than 100 individuals on the terror watch list, have been pouring across our southern border while Democrats and the White House do little to curb the crisis caused by their failing policies. Meanwhile, Republicans…

Scalise: Biden Five-Year Plan is ‘Too Little, Too Late’

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement today slamming the Biden Administration after the release of the most restrictive Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2024 – 2029 in history:   “Today’s announcement is the most restrictive five-year plan in our history. Once again, President Biden has sided with the radical climate mob…

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Recap – September 25, 2023

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Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week: Armed Services On Wednesday, September 27, the Quality of Life Panel held a hearing on the current state of unaccompanied military housing. The hearing comes a week after a GAO report detailed the disturbing conditions of unaccompanied housing for junior servicemembers. Members sought answers…

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Thursday, September 28, 2023

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Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today: Supporting Farmers, Ensuring Food Security, and Protecting National Security Food security, drug safety, and access to nutritional programs are vital to the health and wellbeing of American families – as well as to our national security. Over the past decade, Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland has quintupled, increasing…

Scalise: The Border Must Be Secured

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9.27.23 Stakeout

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), and Congressman Michael Cloud (R-Texas) to stress the urgency of addressing the issues that matter to American families: securing our border, having a strong national defense, and stopping reckless, wasteful, and unsustainable spending. Leader…