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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) announced that he has secured $1.5 million in the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies subcommittee bill for deepening the Port Fourchon Belle Pass Channel. This funding will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to complete environmental compliance and update the overall cost and dredge material disposal plans so the construction phase of the project can begin.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.) applauded the Energy and Commerce Committee for passing their Secure Equipment Act of 2021, legislation they introduced last month prohibiting the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reviewing or issuing new equipment licenses to companies on the FCC's "Covered Equipment or Services List" that pose a national security threat. Committee approval allows this legislation to now move to the House Floor for a vote by the full chamber.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) announced that he has secured $5 million in the Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) subcommittee bill to construct a new U.S. 190 bridge in Covington. The new bridge, which has the support of local and state leaders, will feature additional lanes to the east and west approaches over the Bogue Falaya River, freeing up traffic on the highway and improving a critical hurricane evacuation route for southeast Louisiana residents.

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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.

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.

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.