Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the overwhelming majority of House Democrats voted down the Motion to Recommit H.J. Res 31., Making further continuing appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2019, which would allow all DHS employees, including the U.S. Coast Guard, to receive pay through January 24th, but would… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's America's Newsroom earlier today to discuss Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Calif.) continued obstruction and her latest political stunt of canceling the State of the Union. Whip Scalise stressed the growing number of Democrats calling for Speaker Pelosi to do her job and compromise with President Trump and… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) questioned Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) on why Democrats refused to vote to pay federal workers as negotiations continued. Whip Scalise also pointed out Several House Democrats—including Leader Hoyer—have acknowledged that a physical barrier is a necessary part of any solution to secure our southern border, yet… Read more »

Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after House Democrats passed H.R. 648, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, a minibus of six appropriations bills which explicitly excludes funding for the Department of Homeland Security and provides no funding for a border wall:   “Under the leadership of Speaker Pelosi, House Democrats keep voting for… Read more »

Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the overwhelming majority of Democrats voted down the Motion to Recommit H.R. 648, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019, which would allow all federal employees to receive pay during the shutdown but require further action to secure the border and reopen the government:   “This is not the… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined fellow Republican leaders to expose Democrats' continued opposition to finding a compromise to reopen the government and solve the border crisis. Whip Scalise highlighted the numerous proposals offered by President Trump that Democrats, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), have rejected. Speaker Pelosi refused the President's latest… Read more »

Following the March for Life, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) penned an op-ed for The Times-Picayune expressing his unwavering commitment to standing for life. Whip Scalise further stressed his dedication to passing laws that protect the lives of the unborn and uphold the sanctity of life. Obstacles in the House won’t stop fight for life: Scalise On Friday (Jan. 18),… Read more »

Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after President Trump addressed the nation regarding the ongoing government shutdown and his determination to secure our southern border: “I applaud President Trump’s willingness to address our nation and once again encourage Democrats to come to the negotiating table. The contrast between President Trump… Read more »

Earlier this month, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined 168 of his House colleagues urging President Trump to veto any appropriations bill that weakens current pro-life protections. Today, President Donald Trump sent a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) promising he would use his veto power to protect life and prevent taxpayer funding for abortions. Whip… Read more »

House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Ingraham Angle to discuss President Trump's and Republicans' commitment to reopening the government in a way that protects America's southern border despite Democrats' refusal to negotiate or present a counteroffer. Whip Scalise called out Democrats’ latest obstruction effort with… Read more »