House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding the passing of Senator John McCain (R-AZ): "John McCain defined what it means to be an American hero, and our country will forever be indebted to him for his service to our country. He battled cancer head on with the same bravery and fearlessness he displayed throughout his life, and it's that fighting… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the Trump Administration announced the Affordable Energy Plan to replace the Obama Administration's Clean Power Plan: "Today’s announcement from the Trump Administration on the EPA’s new Affordable Clean Energy Plan to replace the Clean Power Plan is another welcome addition to President… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) reintroduced the Next Generation Television Marketplace Act in July to reform regulations that govern the television marketplace and create a consumer-driven, free market system. Industry and thought leaders have advocated for modernizing the video marketplace for years. Read below to see what they're saying.     Deregulating the… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's The Ingraham Angle with Laura Ingraham to discuss the rise of violent actions and threats from the Left against conservatives, most recently resulting in the arrest of a New York man who made death threats against him and fellow House Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.). After surviving an… Read more »

As Democratic leaders descend on New Orleans for the leftist Netroots Nation conference, right in House Majority Whip Steve Scalise's (R-La.) backyard, the economy for workers and families is booming thanks to Republican policies. The contrast between the Republicans' laser-focus on creating jobs, allowing workers to keep more of their hard-earned paychecks, and the safety of our… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the passing of former New Orleans City Councilman Bryan Wagner: “Bryan Wagner was a great friend, a true gentleman who dedicated so much of his life to serving New Orleans and growing the Republican Party. He will always be remembered not only for his achievements, but for the strong example he set… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement following the U.S. Senate's passage of legislation he co-authored with Rep. Tom MacArthur (R-N.J.) to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through November 30, the official end of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. “I applaud the Senate’s quick action to pass the NFIP extension bill that the… Read more »

Times-Picayune: Despite pressure from anti-flood insurance forces, Rep. Scalise won the vote. The Times-Picayune published an editorial today highlighting House Majority Whip Steve Scalise's (R-La.) efforts to ensure the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) never lapses. Despite pressure from fellow members of Congress, Scalise has always fought to give certainty to the… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced the 4.1 percent growth in the U.S. GDP today thanks in large part to increased consumer spending with Americans having 2.6 percent more disposable income. "This impressive jump in GDP —the largest in nearly four years—proves that our tax cuts and… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Congressman Randy Weber (R-Texas) penned an op-ed in the Washington Times highlighting ways Americans' freedom of religion has been restored and strengthened under President Donald Trump. Click here for the full column or read below.   President Trump leads the way to restoring religious liberty By Reps. Steve Scalise (R-La.) and… Read more »