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With HHS Funds Dwindling, Scalise Presses Hoyer to Address Border Crisis

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) pressed Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) during today’s colloquy on the Democrats' reluctance to address the humanitarian crisis at our border even as government facilities are overwhelmed and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) runs out of funding. Whip Scalise also expressed hope for progress on USMCA after…

SCOTUS Ruling an Unambiguous Win for Religious Liberty

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Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the Supreme Court decided in a 7-2 ruling that the Bladensburg Memorial Cross does not violate the Establishment Clause and may remain on public land: “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is an unambiguous win for religious liberty. Throughout the course of this case, I was proud to lead two amicus…

Scalise Statement on HUD's Duplication of Benefits Guidance

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) made the following statement after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) released its guidance on the 'duplication of benefits' fix that Congress enacted into law last year: "Today’s announcement is long-awaited news for the thousands of Louisiana families and small businesses that were devastated by flooding in 2016 and…

Scalise on MTP: Unlike Obama, Trump Protecting America from Russia, Iran

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined NBC's Meet the Press to discuss President Trump's strong actions to stand up for America against foreign threats. Whip Scalise highlighted President Trump’s work to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran and his efforts to secure American elections from foreign interference in contrast to the lack of action under President Obama. Whip Scalise…

Scalise: This two year anniversary is a day to remember the heroes

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On the two year anniversary of the Congressional Baseball Game practice shooting, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom and Fox Business Network's Varney & Co. to share his gratitude for all of the heroes responsible for saving his life and the lives of all those present at the practice. Whip Scalise is forever thankful for their…

Scalise Statement on Visit of Secretary Perry and President Duda to Louisiana

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the visit of Department of Energy Secretary Rick Perry and Polish President Andrzej Duda to South Louisiana to tour Cheniere’s Sabine Pass LNG terminal: "Thanks to President Trump’s leadership and strong efforts to promote American energy production around the world, our economy and our…

Scalise Statement on Rep. Susan Brooks' Retirement

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Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement upon Rep. Susan Brooks’ announcement that she will be retiring at the end of this Congress: “Susan has served Indiana’s 5th district and our nation with poise, principle, and effectiveness. I deeply value our personal friendship and will miss her leadership and presence in Washington. All of us…

Two Years Stronger

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On the two-year anniversary of the shooting at the Congressional Baseball Game practice, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) reflects on how far he has come. Thanks to the lifesaving actions of Capitol and Alexandria Police, first responders and medical professionals, and the help of friends, family, and prayers from across the country, Whip Scalise recounts his journey from…

Scalise Statement on National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) made the following statement after the House Financial Services Committee unanimously voted to advance the National Flood Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019 during today's committee markup: “After 12 short-term extensions, many of which passed mere hours or days before the program would have lapsed, it is long…

Scalise: Pelosi is Wasting Her Majority on Presidential Harassment

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House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined fellow Republican leaders to discuss House Democrats' failure to address the real problems facing the country as they focus on presidential harassment and move towards impeachment. Whip Scalise specifically called on Speaker Pelosi to bring forward legislation to address the crisis at our southern border, which is at a breaking point as…