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Congress Passes Coronavirus Bill to Assist Response Efforts

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Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed $7.8 billion in emergency supplemental appropriations to assist President Trump’s response to Coronavirus: “This is not a time for political games. I’m glad Congress pulled together to pass a clean, bipartisan funding bill to assist the Trump…

Scalise, Newhouse Lead 130 Members to Support NEPA Modernization

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Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) led a joint House Energy Action Team (HEAT) and Congressional Western Caucus letter signed by 130 Members in support of the Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) efforts to modernize the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). “In our districts across the country, we constantly hear…

Scalise Rallies for Louisiana's Pro-Life Law

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined a coalition of pro-life groups, Members of Congress, and elected officials from Louisiana to rally at the U.S. Supreme Court today in support of Louisiana’s pro-life law that would require all abortion providers to have admitting privileges at local hospitals when emergencies arise. The rally was held in conjunction with oral…

Republicans Focused on a Quick Response to Coronavirus

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), and Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Greg Walden (R-Ore.) at today's leadership press stakeout to discuss House Republicans' commitment to protecting Americans from the Coronavirus and ensuring the Trump Administration quickly…

Trump Administration Dedicated to Fighting Coronavirus

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Channel's Mornings with Maria ahead of Super Tuesday as Democrat party leaders panic over a socialist potentially becoming their nominee for President. Whip Scalise also discussed President Trump's commitment to addressing the Coronavirus in the United States. Whip Scalise urged Democrat leaders not to politicize this…

Scalise Talks Iranian Threat, Importance of Israeli Alliance at AIPAC

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) 2020 Policy Conference to express his strong support for America's incredible relationship with Israel. Whip Scalise noted that through our common values, America and Israel attract the same enemies — enemies determined to destroy our nations and the democratic systems we…

Scalise Exposes Disastrous Reality of Socialist Dems Plans for Total Government Control at CPAC

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) took to the stage yesterday at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in front of an enthusiastic crowd to warn against the dangers of socialized medicine and frame the drastic contrast between Republicans, the party of freedom, and Democrats, the party of socialism. Whip Scalise blasted Democrats for wanting to burn…

Abortion Extremists Once Again Vote Down Born-Alive Act

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Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after House Democrats voted down the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act as part of a motion to recommit on H.R. 2339. “House Democrats have happily joined their colleagues in the Senate by, once again, voting against protections for babies born during an abortion. Everyone should be able to agree…

Dems Shouldn't Politicize Coronavirus

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Hannity to discuss President Trump's commitment to addressing the Coronavirus crisis and protecting the health and safety of Americans. Despite Democrats' attempts to politicize the Coronavirus response, Whip Scalise urged Congress to come together and provide the necessary tools to properly combat the…

Scalise Statement on Rep. Ralph Abraham's Retirement

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement upon Rep. Ralph Abraham's announcement that he will retire at the end of his term: "I would like to thank Ralph Abraham for his dedicated public service to Louisiana’s 5th district and to our country. As a medical doctor, veteran, and business owner, Ralph has dedicated his life to serving others. He stood…