North Shore Louisiana News

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), Small Business Committee Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas), and Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) to discuss President Biden’s anti-American energy agenda and House Republicans’ legislation this week to push back on his public lands grab.

Leader Scalise highlighted the importance of American energy production during the discussion, expressing concern over President Biden's policies impacting the nation's energy independence. "Last week, I brought a number of Members of Congress from around the country down to South Louisiana to look at some different energy facilities throughout South Louisiana," Scalise remarked, emphasizing the significance of domestic energy projects.

He criticized President Biden's actions, stating, "He's made us more dependent on countries like Russia, like Iran, like Saudi Arabia," and pointed out the implications of reducing American energy production. Scalise highlighted the impact of Biden's policies on natural gas exports, noting the potential benefits of American energy for both domestic consumption and international relations.

Scalise also raised concerns about the consequences of President Biden's decisions on America's energy security and the economic well-being of families. He questioned the rationale behind Biden's choices, particularly in light of the implications for domestic job creation and national security.

In addition to energy-related issues, Scalise addressed House Republicans' commitment to combating antisemitism. "We're going to continue as House Republicans in this majority to fight for those hardworking families who are struggling to stand up to the antisemitism," Scalise asserted, highlighting the party's dedication to addressing concerns about antisemitic incidents on college campuses.

The discussion underscored the House GOP's stance on energy policy and their efforts to counter what they perceive as detrimental actions by the Biden administration. Scalise's remarks reflected a broader Republican strategy to promote American energy independence and national security while also addressing social issues such as antisemitism.