As Democrats shamefully delay Coronavirus Phase III legislation, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) penned an op-ed for Fox Business arguing that Congress should help small businesses postpone loan payments and federally insure all bank deposits for American families during this period of uncertainty. While Speaker Pelosi blows up negotiations on Coronavirus Phase III… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Cavuto to discuss the phase three Coronavirus stimulus package that Congress is developing to ensure families, businesses, and employees have something to return to once we get beyond the Coronavirus crisis. Additionally, he stressed the need to implement rules to allow banks to gives businesses 90 days of forbearance… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding three new drive-through COVID-19 “Community-Based Testing Sites” made available by the Trump Administration’s Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in the Greater New Orleans area. These sites will be run under a federal-state-local partnership and will substantially… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise released the following statement in regards to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announcement that St. Tammany Parish will receive $1.325 million for the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Damage Reduction Project (SELA). This SELA funding is vital to St. Tammany Parish and is designated for essential flood control and drainage projects. “SELA… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the Small Business Administration (SBA) designated the state of Louisiana as eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans due to Coronavirus (COVID-19): “Today’s action by the SBA to approve Louisiana’s disaster assistance application will provide critical assistance to the… Read more »

Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement upon news that President Trump directed the Department of Energy to fill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to maximum capacity by purchasing American-made crude oil: “In the face of market manipulation by Russia and Saudi Arabia and decreased demand caused by a global economic slowdown, President Trump has taken… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Morning's with Maria to discuss Congress' top priorities for the Coronavirus response package as House Republicans continue to work around the clock alongside the Trump Administration to ensure American families and small businesses can cover their expenses. Click here or on the image above to watch the… Read more »

Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding the news that a Republican Member of Congress tested positive for COVID-19: “I have just been informed that my colleague, Mario Diaz-Balart, tested positive for COVID-19. Since I had an extended meeting with him late last week, out of an abundance of caution, I have decided it would be best to… Read more »

Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 6201, the Coronavirus Response Act. “Congress worked with President Trump to take decisive action that will expedite testing for the Coronavirus and help American families ensure that they can still pay their bills while times are tough. “The critical resources in this… Read more »

House Energy Action Team co-chairs Rep. Jeff Duncan (R-S.C.) and Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) joined House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) to applaud President Trump's action to purchase oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). “The HEAT team convened a meeting earlier this week to discuss the actions of Russia and Saudi Arabia and their efforts to manipulate global… Read more »