Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after Attorney General Barr delivered conclusions from the special counsel’s report to Congress: "I am glad that the special counsel’s investigation has finally drawn to a close and we can put this outrageous chapter behind us. Rather than focus on the issues that affect the lives of everyday… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding Attorney General Barr’s announcement that he has received the completed report from Special Counsel Robert Mueller: “Like most Americans, I am glad to see that this investigation, which has taken nearly two years and cost tens of millions of dollars, has finally come to a close. The… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding the attack on two mosques in New Zealand: "My deepest condolences and prayers are with the families of the victims senselessly killed in the Christchurch, New Zealand mosque attack. A house of worship should be a sacred place where people can feel safe practicing their faith. No one should ever be… Read more »

Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the House passed a resolution calling for the public release of the special counsel’s report to the attorney general: “Like millions of other Americans, I feel it is long overdue for special counsel Mueller to wrap up his meandering probe and show the American people, in a transparent way, what his… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) delivered testimony during today's House Financial Services Committee hearing on "Preparing for the Storm: Reauthorization of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)." Whip Scalise stressed the importance of passing a long term reauthorization of NFIP that will give certainty to NFIP policy holders while including reforms to improve the… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Outnumbered Overtime to discuss the priorities President Trump outlined in his budget request to Congress: keeping America safe through improved military defenses and border security, growing the economy, and responsibly reducing mandatory spending. Whip Scalise called out Democrats who criticize the… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined fellow Republican leaders to discuss President Trump's budget request to Congress, which prioritizes keeping America safe through increased border security and improved military defenses. Whip Scalise then highlighted the Democrats' track record under Speaker Pelosi of prioritizing legislation that weakens Americans' rights,… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) today announced that Lauren Fine will take on the role of communications director in the Republican Whip Office. "Lauren has been a key part of my press team for the past two years, and I am proud to name her as my communications director," said Whip Scalise. "From helping drive our message on major legislative victories, to skillfully managing… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) today announced the Whip office's coalitions team. The Whip's Deputy Policy Director Marty Reiser will lead the team's business coalitions operation. “There’s no one more connected or experienced to lead our business coalitions operation than Marty Reiser. From his work building key coalitions to passing our historic tax reform… Read more »

During colloquy, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) questioned Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) on his party's efforts to shut Republicans out of the legislative process. Whip Scalise emphasized how Democrats promised a more open and fair process, but in comparison to the Republican-led Congress have fallen far short. He used the refusal to allow amendments from Rep. Brian… Read more »