Steve Scalise
Sourced recordU.S. House - LA District 01 · Congressional District 1
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Profile Snapshot
Stephen Joseph Scalise is an American politician who has been the House majority leader since 2023 and the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 1st congressional district since 2008. A member of the Republican Party, he was the House majority whip from 2014 to 2019 and the House minority whip 2019 to 2023. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Five-pillar framework
Right for Office Score
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
0 of 9 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
0 of 10 subcategories publishable · Insufficient Record—of 100
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
41/42 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 41 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialSteve Scalise is a candidate for U.S. House - LA District 01profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Aye on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $38,160,641.59 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Scalise: Voters Face a Clear Choice as the Democrat Party Moves Further Left
- VerifiedPublic statement: Scalise: House Republicans Are Lowering Costs, Strengthening Security, and Protecting Election Integrity
- VerifiedPublic statement: Scalise: Republicans Fighting for Working Families While Democrats Drift Toward Socialism
- VerifiedPublic statement: Scalise: Republicans Embrace Solutions, Democrats Embrace Socialism
- VerifiedPublic statement: Scalise: Republicans Are Making America Safer, Stronger, and More Affordable While Democrats Talk America Down
- VerifiedNews coverage: U.S. Senate Candidate Julia Letlow News Conference With House Majority Leader Steve Scalise - C-SPAN
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scalise discusses Supreme Court ruling on Louisiana congressional redistricting - fox8live.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Steve Scalise faces a challenger for his suburban New Orleans seat in Congress - NOLA.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scalise’s Offshore Energy Tour Highlights Louisiana’s Role in Unleashing American Energy - Congressman Steve Scalise (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Steve Scalise: US energy independence creates jobs, undermines enemies - Fox Business
- VerifiedNews coverage: Scalise Highlights Louisiana's Energy Leadership - Congressman Steve Scalise (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Steve Scalise Announces Additional $47 Million in GOMESA Funds for Louisiana in FY25 - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Steve Scalise qualifies for re-election, campaigns to save GOP House majority - Shreveport Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Lauren Jewett announces campaign to challenge incumbent congressman Steve Scalise in 2026 general election - louisianaradionetwork.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Steve Scalise secures another term as US Representative - WDSU
Bills & Legislative Work
2025-07-24: Became Public Law No: 119-28.
2025-01-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-01-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2024-05-10: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2024-03-07: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2024-11-25: Became Public Law No: 118-129.
2024-12-23: Became Public Law No: 118-177.
2023-10-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-10-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-03-30: The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 1.
Voting Record Feed
Public Statements
div class="views-row evo-views-row views-row-0 views-row-first"> Image July 8, 2026 Press Release NEW ORLEANS, La.— Last night, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Fox News's Hannity to discuss how the Democrat Party is increasingly nominating far-left candidates with out-of-touch policies. Leader Scalise also highlighted how Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts are expanding opportunity for hardworking families through lower taxes, Trump accounts, and the first-ever nationwide
a evo-media-object mt-4 mb-4"> Image June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C.— This morning, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss how House Republicans are lowering costs for working families, rooting out fraud, and preserving election integrity, while Democrats continue on their march to socialism. Leader Scalise also highlighted President Trump's leadership in confronting Iran and restoring stability to global energy markets. Issues : Energy
o-views-row views-row-1"> Image June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) to highlight House Republicans' work to put more money back into the pockets of working families, strengthen America's national defense, protect children online, and celebrate our nation's 250th anniversary. Leader Scalise also warned that the Democrat
btn-primary">Read More Image June 24, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (R-Mich.), and Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-Ark.) to highlight how House Republicans are advancing solutions to lower costs for American families while Democrats continue their march toward socialism. Issues : Energy National Security Taxes and Economy
mt-4 mb-4"> Image June 20, 2026 Press Release NEW ORLEANS, La. —Last night, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Maria Bartiromo’s Wall Street to discuss how House Republicans are lowering costs, combating fraud, protecting election integrity, and supporting President Trump's efforts to advance peace in the Middle East. Issues : National Security Taxes and Economy Read More <div class="field__
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