January 15, 2009
Scalise Placed on Powerful Energy and Commerce Committee
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today was named to fill the last seat on the influential House Energy & Commerce Committee. After efforts by Republican leader John Boehner (R-OH) and Ranking Member Joe Barton (R-TX), Speaker Pelosi agreed to provide one more seat for Republicans on the Energy and Commerce Committee earlier this week. » read more

January 14, 2009
Scalise: No Taxpayer-Funded Benefits for Illegal Aliens
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise introduced an amendment to the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) legislation that will restore protections so that illegal aliens will not be able to receive taxpayer-funded healthcare benefits. » read more

January 9, 2009
Scalise to Tour and Visit St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Monday, January 12
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise will be touring and meeting with staff at the St. Tammany Parish Hospital on Monday, January 12. The visit will be from 10:30 a.m. to noon and will be open to the media. » read more

January 9, 2009
Scalise Appointed to Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise was named to the House Transportation and Infrastructure (T&I) Committee last night and will maintain his post on the Veterans’ Affairs Committee. » read more

January 8, 2009
Scalise Named Assistant Republican Whip
Washington, DC -- Congressman Steve Scalise today was named by Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA) as an Assistant Republican Whip. As an Assistant Whip, Scalise will be responsible for tracking legislation and providing the rest of the Republican Conference with vote recommendations. » read more