Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.)
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Recent News About Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.)
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Scalise comments on disaster declaration after Hurricane Francine
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released a statement today following the approval of a major disaster declaration in response to Hurricane Francine. The declaration applies to Ascension, Assumption, Lafourche, St. Charles, St. James, St. John the Baptist, St. Mary, and Terrebonne Parishes.
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Louisiana delegation urges disaster declaration after Hurricane Francine
JEFFERSON, La. – House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) and the entire Louisiana delegation have urged President Biden to approve Governor Jeff Landry’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration following Hurricane Francine's landfall in Terrebonne Parish, La. on Wednesday.
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House Majority Leader criticizes Biden-Harris Administration's Afghanistan withdrawal
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) has issued a statement on the House Foreign Affairs Committee's report regarding the Biden-Harris Administration's withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
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Steve Scalise outlines GOP agenda on inflation and China
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's "The Bottom Line" to outline the House Republicans' agenda for September, focusing on countering Chinese aggression and addressing inflation. Scalise criticized the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act, passed with a tiebreaking vote by Vice President Kamala Harris, for negatively impacting middle-class families.
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House GOP leaders criticize Biden-Harris Administration’s drug price control measures
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA), Speaker Johnson, Whip Emmer, and Chairwoman Stefanik issued a statement today in response to the Biden-Harris Administration's announcement of prescription drug price controls mandated by the "Inflation Reduction Act."
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Scalise files amicus brief defending act against TikTok's legal challenge
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) filed an amicus brief in TikTok, et al. v. Garland yesterday, joined by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. The brief defends the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act against TikTok's legal challenges.
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Scalise demands accountability from Secret Service after alleged security failures
JEFFERSON, La.—House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox News' The Ingraham Angle alongside Former Congressman Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) to address what he described as significant failures within the Secret Service under the Biden-Harris administration. Scalise criticized the agency for oversights that led to an assassination attempt on former President Trump and called for increased transparency and accountability.
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Scalise criticizes VP Harris and Secret Service Director Cheatle
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), and Congressman Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.) to address what they perceive as the shortcomings of the Biden-Harris administration. The discussion focused on the Democratic Party's decision to position Kamala Harris as a key figure in their leadership, replacing Joe Biden.
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Scalise criticizes Democratic leadership over handling of primary votes
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox News' "Life, Liberty & Levin" to discuss the internal conflicts within the Democratic Party. Scalise criticized party leaders for invalidating the primary votes of 14 million people and removing President Joe Biden from the ballot to install their preferred candidate.
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Scalise criticizes Democratic Party after Biden withdraws from 2024 election
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) issued a statement following President Biden's announcement of his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential election. Scalise criticized the Democratic Party's decision, asserting that it disrespects their voters.
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Scalise urges end to demonization of Trump following assassination attempt
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) addressed the recent assassination attempt on President Trump during interviews with Fox News' "Fox and Friends" and CBS News. The incident occurred at a rally in Pennsylvania.
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Scalise addresses shooting incident at Trump's rally
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Last night, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CBS and Fox News to discuss the shooting at President Trump’s rally in Butler, PA.
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Steve Scalise discusses attempted assassination of Donald Trump
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox News to discuss the recent shooting at President Trump's rally.
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Scalise comments on Pennsylvania shooting at Trump rally
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) issued a statement following a shooting at a rally for President Trump in Pennsylvania. The incident has raised concerns over political violence and the rhetoric surrounding it.
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Scalise announces actions after Supreme Court overturns Chevron deference
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) has announced committee activity following the Supreme Court's decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturns Chevron deference.
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House Republicans emphasize election integrity and support for women’s sports
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), and Congressman Chip Roy (R-Texas) to discuss legislation on the House floor aimed at protecting the integrity of federal elections. Scalise emphasized the importance of the SAVE Act in preventing illegal immigrants from accessing ballots and questioned Democratic opposition to the bill.
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Scalise supports court's decision to stay Biden's LNG export pause
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) expressed approval today following a decision by U.S. District Judge James Cain in Lake Charles, Louisiana, to stay President Biden’s pause on liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.
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Scalise comments on Supreme Court ruling affirming presidential immunity
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released a statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. United States.
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Scalise announces winner of 2024 Congressional Art Competition
WASHINGTON, D.C. — House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) announced Hannah Bradley, a junior at Mandeville High School in Mandeville, La., as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana’s First Congressional District. Her artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year alongside the work of other winning artists from across the country.
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Scalise criticizes Biden's presidency during interview on Fox Business Network
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria Bartiromo" to discuss the presidential debate and its implications. Scalise argued that the debate underscored longstanding Republican assertions regarding President Biden's fitness for office, contrasting it with what he described as President Trump's successful tenure.