Press Releases
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that his language to give immediate OCS revenue sharing to restore our coast was included in the “American Energy Innovation Act” (H.R. 2300) that was introduced this week by more 30 Members of Congress.
The American Energy Innovation Act is the Republican alternative energy plan to the Democrats’ “cap and trade” energy tax plan. Scalise was part of the Republican Conference’s American Energy Solutions Working Group, who helped draft this legislation.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today released the following statement regarding President Obama’s first 100 days in office.
“President Obama’s first 100 days have been marked by a constant barrage of liberal policies. From record spending that grows the size of government to reckless borrowing, as well as proposals to raise hundreds of billions of dollars in new taxes and bailout more failed companies, this liberal agenda will do irreparable damage to future generations.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today commended Sen. Landrieu’s decision to support U.S. Attorney Jim Letten, and sent a letter to President Obama urging his support for Letten.
Slidell -- Congressman Steve Scalise will be the honorary chair for the East St. Tammany Relay for Life on Saturday, April 25 in Slidell.
Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s Signature Event held annually. More than 3.5 million people participate each year nationwide. This year in Slidell, there are nearly 500 participants registered and more than 200 cancer survivors from the Slidell area planning to attend.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today was a panelist for the Motion Picture Association of America’s (MPAA) Symposium, “The Business of Show Business – American Creativity at Work.”
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise announced that his office is accepting entries for the 2009 Congressional Art Competition. The theme for 2009 is “Louisiana Pride within the First District.”
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise (R-LA) today made the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the agency’s proposal that would give them authority to regulate carbon dioxide and five other gases under the Clean Air Act.
“The EPA's proposal is a power grab orchestrated by radical environmentalists to help the President pass his reckless "cap and trade" energy tax that will raise energy and utility costs on every American family, and ship millions of American jobs overseas,” Scalise said.
Hammond -- Congressman Steve Scalise today will be speaking at three Taxpayer Tea Parties throughout the First Congressional District, joining his constituents to protest their anger and opposition with out-of-control government spending, borrowing and proposed tax increases.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today made the following statement regarding the rescue of Maersk-Alabama Capt. Richard Phillips who had been held hostage by Somali pirates.
“I commend the Navy Seals for standing down these terrorist thugs. The U.S. Military showed that we will not tolerate lawless behavior and that we will not negotiate with terrorists. Capt. Richard Phillips is a true hero for offering his life to save his crew. All of our country’s prayers were answered when the entire crew was rescued with no American casualties.”