Press Releases
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise made the following statement about the Employee Free Choice Act that was introduced today in both the House of Representatives and the Senate today:
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise recently sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki asking for answers about the Washington Parish Veterans Clinic.
“I am concerned the clinic may not open in a timely manner,” Scalise said. “Our military veterans have served our country with honor and it’s very important that they have access to quality care. I want to hear from the VA on the status of this project and make sure the clinic opening stays on schedule.”
The text of Congressman Scalise’s letter follows here:
Kenner -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that he will be hosting a Kids Expo on Saturday, March 7 to provide families an opportunity to meet with experts from a number of agencies with information regarding health, education, and safety issues for children.
“I want to help our kids get a healthy start in life and protect them from internet predators and other dangers,” Scalise said. “The Kids Expo will give families a fun opportunity to learn more about health, education, and safety issues for children.”
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today made the following statement regarding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano’s visit to New Orleans.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise is an original cosponsor of a bipartisan insurance reform bill that was introduced this week. The Multiple Peril Insurance Act, H.R. 1264, introduced by Congressmen Gene Taylor (D-MS), Steve Scalise (R-LA) and others, will add wind coverage to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) so homeowners can purchase both wind coverage and flood coverage in one policy.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today made the following statement regarding a study just released by the Economics Research Associates for Louisiana Department of Economic Development (LED).
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today made the following statements regarding President Obama’s fiscal year 2010 budget proposal that was submitted to Congress today.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today submitted a statement for the record to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise released the following statement in regards to President Obama’s speech to the joint session of Congress.
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is awarding a $36,846 grant to the St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #10 in Sun.
“This funding will help the St. Tammany Parish Fire Protection District #10 obtain the necessary resources to protect our communities,” Scalise said. “Our fire fighters are always on call and it is important that they are always properly equipped for an emergency.”