Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) scored House Democrats’ $15-an-hour minimum wage proposal and found it would eliminate up to 3.7 million jobs: “This report conclusively states that the Democrats’ latest ‘solution’ for American workers will put up to an estimated 3.7 million of… Read more »

Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement upon news of a blockbuster June jobs report including 224,000 new jobs and 3.1% wage growth: “Our economy continues to defy expectations as President Trump’s agenda delivers positive results for the American people. This Administration has been laser-focused on the economy and I am proud that… Read more »

As five Democrat presidential candidates travel to New Orleans this weekend, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) penned a 'welcome' message in The Advocate calling out their radical policy proposals that would decimate Louisiana's economy and weaken our national security. Read below for the full op-ed. Steve Scalise: Dem presidential hopefuls visiting New Orleans are… Read more »

Two years after being critically wounded during the attack on a GOP baseball team practice, Republican Whip Steve Scalise took the field in the 2019 Congressional Baseball Game for charity thankful for the outpouring of prayers and support, and the opportunity to be back playing baseball with his teammates. With the game now in the books, here is a look back at the… Read more »

Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement upon House passage of the Senate’s bipartisan border supplemental bill: “Republicans have fought relentlessly for relief and reform at the border, and now legislation is finally heading to President Trump’s desk. To be clear: it was completely unnecessary for House Democrats to play games with this… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Story with Martha MacCallum before yesterday's Congressional Baseball Game to share how meaningful it is to him to return to the field two years after the shooting. Whip Scalise paid special thanks to the heroes who saved his life, including Special Agents David Bailey and Crystal Griner, and Rep. Brad Wenstrup… Read more »

Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement upon Senate passage of a bipartisan border supplemental bill: “The Senate has done what Speaker Pelosi can’t — pass bipartisan legislation to address the humanitarian crisis at the border. The House bill supported by Democrat caucus will not be signed by President Trump. Time is running out and… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends to preview tonight's Congressional Baseball Game and reflect on his recovery from the Congressional Baseball Game practice shooting, when he nearly lost his life. Two years later, Whip Scalise has made a strong recovery and will take the field tonight as the team's leadoff batter to help lead the team… Read more »

Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement upon passage of H.R. 3401, House Democrats’ partisan border supplemental bill: “Over the past weeks I repeatedly urged Democrat leadership to bring forward a bipartisan bill to address the humanitarian crisis at the border. With today’s vote, Democrats once again prove incapable of good governance.… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined fellow Republican leaders to highlight the serious humanitarian crisis at our southern border and Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) failure to act. For weeks, Whip Scalise has called on House Democrat leaders to provide critical funding for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) before… Read more »