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July 19, 2021

Pandemic Response Report is a weekly newsletter about America's response to the coronavirus pandemic from Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis (SSOCC) Republicans.

Issues:Health Care
July 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On Friday, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) led a roundtable discussion with sheriffs from across Louisiana's First District to talk about the alarming increase in violent crime in cities across America and reinforced his support for local police departments as they work to keep communities and businesses safe. Whip Scalise and the sheriffs also discussed solutions to boost the number of men and women in law enforcement.

July 16, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) led a roundtable discussion with sheriffs from across Louisiana's First District to talk about the recent surge in violent crime in cities across America and reinforce his support for local police departments as they work to keep communities and businesses safe. Additionally, Whip Scalise denounced the dangerous "defund the police" movement being pushed by the radical left.

July 15, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Congressman Garret Graves (R-La.) announced they have secured $19.3 million in funding for a major component of the Morganza-to-the-Gulf Project in an appropriations spending bill to be voted on in the House of Representatives in the coming days. This exclusive construction funding opportunity dedicated to Morganza through the Army Corps of Engineers will help advance the construction of a key floodgate of the project.

July 12, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the passing of former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards:

"Jennifer and I are saddened to hear of the passing of former Governor Edwin Edwards, and we offer our sincerest condolences to his family. His larger-than-life personality made him one of the most colorful governors in our state's history. We ask that you join us in praying for his family during this time."
July 2, 2021
The HEAT Report is a weekly newsletter focusing on how members of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT) promote American energy security, and an all-of-the-above energy economy.
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Issues:Energy
July 1, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) in introducing the American Energy First Act, a bill that empowers states to manage energy development within their borders and encourages efficient onshore and offshore production of both conventional and renewable energy resources.

Issues:Energy
June 30, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today at the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) discussed his Secure Equipment Act of 2021, legislation he introduced with Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.), to block the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reviewing or issuing equipment licenses to companies backed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) that have been identified by the FCC as national security threats. The Subcommittee considered Whip Scalise's bill at today's hearing.

June 28, 2021

Pandemic Response Report is a weekly newsletter about America's response to the coronavirus pandemic from Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis (SSOCC) Republicans.

Issues:Health Care