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Washington, DC -- U.S. Rep. Steve Scalise and U.S. Sen. David Vitter today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime is awarding a $757,000 grant to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement.

This grant provides funds through the Crime Victims Fund for compensation payments for victims of crime for crime-related expenses. The funds are administered by the State and are used for crisis intervention, emergency shelter and transportation, and criminal justice advocacy to victims of crime.

Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will be opening a community-based outpatient clinic in Bogalusa.

Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice is awarding a $350,000 grant to the Louisiana Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control to enforce underage drinking laws.

“Underage drinking is a very serious public health problem, and by enforcing our existing laws we can significantly reduce its impact,” Scalise said. “I’m pleased to see this grant awarded to Louisiana to help us combat underage drinking at the local levels.”

Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that critical hurricane recovery will be included in the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations bill to be voted on before the U.S. House of Representatives later today.

Washington, DC -- Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) and Rep. Ric Keller (R-FL) this week introduced legislation that will strengthen penalties for child pornography offenses, child sex trafficking offenses, and other sexual offenses committed against children.

Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond has been awarded a $35,127 grant from the Department of Health and Human Services.

Southeastern Louisiana University will receive the funds for an Advanced Education Nursing Traineeship program.

Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise introduced a resolution expressing support for the designation of June 6, as National D-Day Remembrance Day and recognizing spirit, courage and sacrifice of the men and women who fought and won World War II.

Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today announced that It Straps On (ISO) Inc. of Covington received an “E” Award for Exports. President George W. Bush and Congressman Steve Scalise presented ISO, Inc. President Steve Smith with the “E” Award for Exports on Tuesday in the Oval Office of the White House. Mr. Smith was joined with his son, Cody Smith.