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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Republican Whip and Select Subcommittee Ranking Member Steve Scalise (R-La.) opened today's Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis hearing with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell on the Federal Reserve's response to the coronavirus pandemic by once again emphasizing China's role in the spread of coronavirus and the Chinese Communist Party's ensuing policy of lies, medical hoarding, and deceit, and calling for Select Subcommittee Democrats to summon the Chinese ambassador to testify.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.)released the following statement upon news of the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

"My prayers are with the family of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a tough fighter, battling cancer multiple times, while still playing a powerful role as a jurist on our Nation's highest court."

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) today received recognition from the American Energy Alliance (AEA) as an American Energy Champion in the U.S. House of Representatives for having one of the strongest voting records on supporting affordable, abundant, and reliable energy. Whip Scalise received a score of 100 percent on the AEA American Energy Scorecard for his work in Congress to promote a bold energy policy that protects Louisiana and strengthens the United States at home and abroad.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), Republican Conference Chair Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) and other House Republicans to unveil the Commitment to America plan to restore our way of life, rebuild the greatest economy in history, and renew the American Dream.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends to discuss Democrats' lack of support for our brave law enforcement officers across the country. Whip Scalise also emphasized how Democrats in Congress continue to block COVID-19 relief for workers and families in an attempt to use this crisis as leverage to implement their left-wing political agenda.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss President Trump's leadership in helping cities rebuild where Democrat leaders have shown an unwillingness to protect their own communities from violent protests. Whip Scalise also blasted Speaker Pelosi for politicizing bipartisan COVID relief instead of advocating for solutions that can move America forward and help families overcome this crisis.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News Channel's Fox & Friends to denounce the violence in cities across the country where Democrat local elected officials have failed to preserve safety and security in their own communities. Whip Scalise blasted Democrat leadership for failing to condemn the violence or the radical "defund the police" movement which weakens the rule of law and puts people at risk.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the fifteenth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina's landfall in Southeast Louisiana:

"Today marks the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina making landfall and causing historic loss of life and damage to Louisiana and Mississippi. As we remember the tragic losses and extreme damage our state suffered, I would also like to extend my thoughts and prayers to those who have just been impacted by Hurricane Laura in Louisiana, Texas, and other states.