Press Releases
March 16, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.— At a House Leadership Republican press conference today, Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) discussed the American Health Care Act and the steps to repeal and replace Obamacare.
March 15, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) joined MSNBC's "Morning Joe" this morning to discuss how after seven years of Americans suffering under the failed Obamacare law, the time to provide relief from its collapse through repealing and replacing it is now.
Issues:Health Care
March 15, 2017
This morning, 12 key conservative groups penned an open letter to Congress in support of the American Health Care Act.
Issues:Health Care
March 14, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) joined Fox News Channel's "Tucker Carlson Tonight" last night to discuss the CBO estimate that shows the House's American Health Care Act to repeal and replace Obamacare lowers premiums, taxes, and our deficit. Scalise highlighted the broad support for the conservative bill, noting that every Republican from all parts of the caucus voted for the bill in both the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees last week.
Issues:Health Care
March 14, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) joined Fox Business Network's "Varney & Co." today and discussed the broad support across the House Republican conference for their American Health Care Act to repeal and replace Obamacare, noting that every Freedom Caucus member on the Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees voted for the bill during its markup. Scalise also noted the major conservative reforms achieved in this bill, as confirmed by the CBO, including reducing taxes, cutting the deficit, lowering premiums, and increasing choice for families and businesses.
Issues:Health Care
March 14, 2017
Floods and insurance: Congress renews NFIP debate, Louisiana braces
March 13, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) made the following statement today after the release of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimate on the American Health Care Act:
Issues:Health Care
March 8, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.— At a House GOP conference meeting this morning, Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) made clear the choice members have to keep their promises to the American people to repeal and replace Obamacare by supporting the American Health Care Act endorsed by President Trump, or vote to continue the Obamacare death spiral by opposing the plan.
Issues:Health Care
March 8, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.— House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) released the following statement after the United States House of Representatives passed H.R. 1301, the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2017:
Issues:National Security
March 7, 2017
WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA) joined several Deputy Whips this afternoon for a meeting with President Trump to discuss the House’s Obamacare replacement bill. Trump voiced his full support of the plan and encouraged House members to quickly provide relief for the American people.
Issues:Health Care