House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding the passing of First Lady Barbara Bush. “Barbara Bush led a remarkable life devoted to her family and her country. Even in her final days, she demonstrated the selflessness, strength and grace that have become her hallmarks. Jennifer and I are praying for her tonight, and the… Read more »

MedStar Washington Hospital Center provided the following update on the condition of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.): "Congressman Steve Scalise has initiated a series of planned, inpatient procedures related to his ongoing recovery from injuries sustained in last summer's shooting attack. He is in excellent spirits and is eager to return to work as soon as possible. It is… Read more »

Ahead of Tax Day this Tuesday, Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) penned an op-ed in The Advocate to highlight the work Congress has done to reform the nation's old, overly-complicated tax system. After Tuesday, Americans will no longer have to file taxes under the old, burdensome system, and will continue to feel the benefits of a growing economy as a result of the… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement of retaliatory action in Syria: "I strongly support President Trump’s decision to work with our UK and French allies to respond decisively to the Syrian regime’s criminal use of chemical weapons against innocent men, women and children. President Trump is right… Read more »

  Louisiana Congressmen Steve Scalise and Garret Graves issued the following statements today as the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) approved Louisiana’s Gulf Exempted Fishing Permits, which signals significant commitment from the federal government to recognize the economic benefits and vitality of the recreational fishing sector… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the House failed to pass H.J.Res. 2, Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States, sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.). "I’m disappointed Democrats put liberal, big-government spending priorities over fiscal responsibility and voted against a Balanced… Read more »

The National Association of Manufacturers' Outlook Survey released today shows increased levels of economic optimism among manufacturers—yet another sign of our robust ecnomy in the wake of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Key findings of the Survey Include: 93.5 percent of respondents said they have a positive outlook for the future of their company, the second highest… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.), U.S. Representatives Cathy McMorris Rogers (R-WA), Cedric Richmond (D-LA), and U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Patty Murray (D-WA), John Kennedy (R-LA), and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation in the House and Senate to award Washington state native, ALS champion, and former New Orleans… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the Energy and Commerce Committee this morning. Whip Scalise sought answers to what data Facebook collects, how the platform's algorithms impact users, and the company's data policies for campaigns, including President Obama's 2012 re-election campaign.   Click here or on the image above to watch… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding Speaker Ryan's retirement announcement: "Paul Ryan stepped into his role as Speaker at a critical moment, and has led our House with great dignity. Under his leadership we have worked with President Trump to pass groundbreaking conservative reforms like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that are making life… Read more »