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Scalise and Feenstra: Democrats’ Soft-on-Crime Agenda Endangers American Families

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2.25.23 Scalise and Feenstra

Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Congressman Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa) co-authored an op-ed for FoxNews.com highlighting how Democrats’ radical anti-police agenda has caused a dramatic rise in homicides in cities across the country. Additionally, Leader Scalise and Congressman Feenstra called out the D.C. Council for voting to revise the district’s…

Committee Cliff Notes: Week of February 6, 2023

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Here’s a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:   Armed Services     On Tuesday, February 7, HASC held a full committee hearing called “The Pressing Threat of the Chinese Communist Party to U.S. National Defense.”   The committee received testimony from non-governmental witnesses on the pressing threat of the Chinese…

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Thursday, February 9, 2023

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Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today: Illegal Aliens Should Not Vote in U.S. Elections Voting is a foundational right of citizenship. It is a constitutional right that American citizens should only hold.  On November 21, 2022, the D.C. Council voted to shred the Constitution and passed a bill that allows illegal immigrants to vote in D.C. local…

Scalise Slams Dems’ Soft-On-Crime Policies on the House Floor

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2.9.23 Floor Speech

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) delivered a speech on the House Floor in support of legislation to overturn the D.C. Council’s disastrous soft-on-crime criminal code overhaul and legislation allowing illegal immigrants to vote. Leader Scalise slammed Democrats for defending laws that make it easier for violent criminals to walk the streets instead of…

The Republican Recap: Week of February 6, 2023

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Here’s a recap of everything Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Ending the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for International Air Travelers ✅   The vast majority of Americans are returning to their lives before COVID-19. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still blocking international travelers from entering the United States if they are…

The Leader’s Floor Lookout: Wednesday, February 8, 2023

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Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today: Ending the COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate for International Air Travelers The vast majority of Americans are returning to their lives before COVID-19. Schools have resumed in-person learning, mask mandates have been lifted, and workers are going back to the office. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still…

Scalise to Biden: State of Union Is Not Strong While American Families Suffer

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2.7.23 Ingraham

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel’s The Ingraham Angle to discuss how President Biden’s State of the Union address failed to acknowledge the real problems hardworking families are struggling with. Leader Scalise slammed President Biden for glossing over the border crisis and refusing to take accountability…

Scalise: Republicans Focused on Fighting for Families Forgotten by Biden

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2.8.23 Mornings with Maria

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Network’s Mornings with Maria to discuss how President Biden’s bad policies have left the state of our union in suffering. Leader Scalise slammed President Biden for refusing to address critical issues facing families like the open southern border, crime, inflation and energy prices in his…

Scalise: Republicans Will Hold Biden, Mayorkas Accountable for Border Crisis

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2.8.23 America Reports

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel’s America Reports to discuss House Republicans’ investigation into Secretary Mayorkas and President Biden’s self-inflicted border crisis. Leader Scalise called out Secretary Mayorkas for claiming the border is secure as fentanyl and human trafficking pour into the United States,…

Scalise Announces Jefferson Parish Coroner as State of the Union Guest

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) announced that his guest at this year's State of the Union address will be Jefferson Parish Coroner Dr. Gerald “Gerry” Cvitanovich.  “I am honored to welcome Dr. Cvitanovich as my guest at tonight’s State of the Union address. As the elected coroner for Jefferson Parish, a community of 433,000 people where I…