House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) pressed Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) during today’s colloquy on the Democrats' outrageous, ambiguous, and endless impeachment plans. Whip Scalise pointed out that the Judiciary Committee is the committee of jurisdiction for much of the crisis on our southern border, and expressed hope that the committee could get back… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined members of the House Energy Action Team to strongly condemn a trio of highly-restrictive energy bills advanced by Democrats in the House this week. The Trump Administration issued a veto threat to the bills in a Statement of Administration Policy, noting "These bills would undermine the Administration’s commitment to a prosperous… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Republican Rob Bishop (R-Ut.), House Energy Action Team Co-Chairs Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) and Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Ok.), and Rep. Gosar (R-Ariz.) to introduce The American Energy First Act, an all-of-the-above American energy reform bill.… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D., (R-La.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) to introduce resolutions in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in commemoration of River Ridge's Eastbank All-Stars cinching the Little League World Series Championship in a 8-0 final over the Caribbean nation of Curaçao. After the game, Whip Scalise… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined over 40 of his House colleagues earlier today as part of hearing on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. While Democrats dismiss and disparage the dangers faced by abortion survivors, House Republicans brought in expert witnesses on abortion procedures and abortion statistics to uncover the facts. After hours of testimony,… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Leader McCarthy and Conference Chair Cheney at today's leadership press stakeout to discuss the enthusiasm he heard about the booming economy as he traveled to districts across the country over the summer. The issues he heard about from folks stand in strong contrast to the Democrats' radical priorities and do-nothing agenda. He also… Read more »

House Energy Action Team co-chairs Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) and Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) joined House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) to oppose three energy-related bills on the House floor this week. HEAT is committed to the development, deployment, and efficient use of all-of-the-above energy resources. Three natural resource bills on the floor this week, H.R. 205, H.R.… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), Rep. Ann Wagner (R-Mo.), and Pro-Life Caucus Chair Chris Smith (R-N.J.) announced a hearing on the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, featuring expert witnesses on abortion procedures and abortion statistics. Republicans have spent months asking House Democrats to take up legislation protecting babies born alive during an abortion.… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement upon the passing of former Louisiana Governor Kathleen Blanco: "I am saddened to hear of Governor Kathleen Blanco's passing. She served our state with honor and integrity during an incredibly challenging period as Louisiana recovered from both hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Kathleen dedicated her entire life to… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to grant 31 Small Refinery Exemptions: “Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, America is now the global leader in energy production, and our economy is thriving because of it. With the announcement that small refineries would be granted… Read more »