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WASHINGTON, D.C.— Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 9, the U.S. Energy Disadvantage Act:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement regarding today's meeting with President Donald Trump on the Jones Act. The Jones Act is a national security statute enacted to prevent U.S. dependence on foreign vessels and preserve a ready reserve force for times of war. Specifically, this law states that the transportation of merchandise between U.S. points is reserved for U.S. - built, owned, and documented vessels.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Representatives Ralph Abraham (R-La.), Andy Barr (R-Ky.), Clay Higgins (R-La.), Mike Johnson (R-La.), Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.), and David Schweikert (R-Ariz.) to introduce The Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act, a bill t

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) and Heritage Foundation President Kay Coles James co-authored an op-ed for The Hill criticizing the Green New Deal for the harm it would cause to the American economy and workers, while leading to increased carbon emissions globally by outsourcing American jobs to countries like China and India, two of the largest carbon emitters. Whip Scalise and President James instead promote an all-of-the-above energy approach that would reduce costs to consumers and create more high-paying jobs.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) addressed the National Rifle Association's 2019 Leadership Forum on Friday to share how his personal experience of surviving an attempted mass shooting has strengthened his belief in the importance of the Second Amendment so all law-abiding citizens can defend themselves and their families against criminals like his shooter.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) made the following statement upon the Department of Interior's announcement that Louisiana will receive $94.7 million in revenue sharing funding as required by the

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement in response to the debate in the Louisiana Legislature regarding protections for patients with pre-existing conditions:

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) authored an op-ed in The New Orleans Advocate highlighting his 11th Annual Offshore Energy Tour, a trip that educates members of Congress on how energy is safely produced in the Gulf of Mexico to provide Americans with affordable energy. He stressed the importance of American energy production for the benefit of consumers, businesses, and our national security. Whip Scalise contrasted this pragmatic approach to fueling the country with Rep.