Scalise: It's Time to Give "Certainty to Our Troops" At the House Republican Leadership stakeout today, House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) discussed the importance of passing the Department of Defense appropriations bill this week that will give the nation’s military certainty on its funding as they continue to defend our safety and freedom. He also expressed his hope… Read more »

Billions of Crumbs: Over $3 Billion in Bonuses Given to American Workers So Far Because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Over $3 billion in bonuses have already gone out to American workers all over the country thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act's enactment less than two months ago, with over 300… Read more »

  Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Best Buy announced $1,000 bonuses for full-time employees and $500 bonuses for part-time employees, reaching 100,000 workers. With this announcement, the line of companies announcing bonuses, raises, better benefits, new hiring, and increased investments is now longer than the Black Friday line at… Read more »

Hostess Brands To Give Workers Bonuses, 401(k) Contributions Because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Hostess Brands whipped up a sweet surprise for their workers, announcing that because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the company will give their employees $750 bonuses, a $500 401(k) contribution, and a year's worth of free Hostess… Read more »

Home Improvement Done Right: Lowe's To Pay U.S. Staff $1,000 Bonuses Because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Lowe's just made a significant improvement to our economy here at home by announcing $1,000 raises for more than 260,000 hourly employees in the U.S. because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Not only will employees receive bonuses… Read more »

UPS Delivers $12 Billion Investment Because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Wondering what tax reform can do for you? UPS announced today the company is delivering an increase of investments by $12 billion to expand, significantly increasing its pension funding, and enhancing shareowner value because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. UPS follows the nearly 300 other… Read more »

Cigna Raises Minimum Wage, Salaries, Benefits Because of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Cigna announced today they will raise their minimum wage for employees to $16 an hour, provide an additional $15 million in salary raises, add $30 million to their 401(k) match program, and commit additional investments to the Cigna Foundation because of the Tax Cuts and Jobs… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) talked with national and local media following the State of the Union last night to praise the strong economic and national security message the President delivered after his first year of delivering results for the American people. Check out some of the interviews below: Fox Business Network: Cavuto Coast to Coast "To actually get families… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding President Trump's State of the Union Address: "First, I want to thank President Trump for highlighting the heroic work of Jon Bridgers and Louisiana's own Cajun Navy in his State of the Union Address. As our country is now a full year into the Trump presidency, it was uplifting to hear the President… Read more »

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends this morning to talk about his road to recovery following last June's Congressional Baseball Game shooting and to preview the great story of economic growth President Trump has to tell tonight at the State of the Union following his first full year in office. On his road to recovery: "I’m doing… Read more »