Press Releases
Washington, DC -- This week, Congressman Steve Scalise hosted a video conference with the fourth and fifth grade classes at Spring Creek Elementary in Tangipahoa Parish from his office in Washington, D.C.
“These students are tomorrow’s leaders, and it was refreshing to visit with the Spring Creek Elementary classes from my office in Washington, D.C.,” Scalise said. “It is always inspiring to speak with our young students, and I look forward to continuing to visit with students while I’m in the district and also while I’m in our Nation’s Capitol.”
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that he will host a Health and Cancer Awareness Expo on Saturday, March 6 to give families the opportunity to meet with medical professionals and learn more about cancer prevention and detection.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today released the following statement on the health care summit hosted by President Obama.
“Today’s summit made it clear that the President continues to ignore the American people who want him to scrap his government takeover of health care and instead work with Republicans to address the real problems that exist without all the new taxes and mandates in his bill. We need to fix the problems that exist without breaking the things that work.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today was named a “Defender of Liberty” by the American Conservative Union (ACU) in its latest round of Congressional ratings. Scalise earned a perfect score of 100 percent in the recently released ACU 2009Ratings of Congress, a ranking that placed him in the top 12 percent of all House Members.
By Rep. Steve Scalise
Published in Roll Call February 8, 2010
Washington, DC -- At a time when people are asking, “Where are the jobs?” thousands of high-paying jobs are waiting to be created in America’s energy industry. Jobs can be created today by further developing America’s natural resources, such as oil and natural gas, and expanding on new technologies such as hydraulic fracturing, a critical tool in tapping the huge potential of our country’s natural gas supply.
Metairie -- Congressman Steve Scalise made the following statement on President Obama’s health care proposal that was released this morning.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration has awarded $1,083,702 for highway projects in St. Tammany Parish.
“St. Tammany Parish has seen a significant increase in population over the last few years, and it is important for our infrastructure to keep up with this growth,” Scalise said. “These highway projects will help ensure the safety and quality of life that St. Tammany Parish residents deserve, while allowing local business to continue to grow as well.”
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that Tangipahoa Parish will receive a grant of $699,400 from the U.S. Minerals Management Service through the Coastal Impact Assistance Program (CIAP).
“Flood protection continues to be one of my top priorities,” Scalise said. “After witnessing the devastation in the Manchac area following Hurricanes Gustav and Ike, we know how important this funding will be to help protect homes and businesses from future storm surge.”
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today made the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the $787 billion “stimulus” bill that promised to keep unemployment under eight percent. Unemployment rates recently rose above 10 percent. Nearly $272 billion dollars have been spent leaving approximately $514 billion as the remaining balance. Scalise has proposed to use the remaining balance to pay down the national debt.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today introduced a resolution congratulating the National Football League champion Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV. Scalise’s resolution has more than 20 original co-sponsors including the entire Louisiana Congressional Delegation.