Steve Scalise

A proven conservative, Steve believes in upholding the Constitution. He has always exercised fiscal discipline, pushed for lower taxes, and believed in balancing our nation’s checkbook. He is committed to fighting for secure borders and working to undo the Biden administration’s pro-amnesty policies that put the safety of our nation’s communities in jeopardy.

Steve also knows the importance of American energy dominance and development – both to our country and to the state of Louisiana. On day one of the 118th Congress, Steve committed to lowering energy costs with the Lower Energy Costs Act; streamlining energy production and the permitting process, and reducing American dependence on China. Steve will continue to fight for a national energy strategy that enhances energy production, increases innovation, and reduces our dependence on foreign nations.

Steve believes in protecting and promoting parents’ role in their child’s education, standing up for pro-life values, and protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.

Steve registered as a Republican the day he turned 18. He ran for and won his first election in 1996, serving in the Louisiana State Legislature until 2008 when he took the fight to Washington.

Uphold the United States Constitution in congressional service.

• Treat constitutional limits and protected freedoms as governing principles.

Apply fiscal discipline to federal spending and budgeting.

• Restrain spending growth.
• Make federal finances sustainable.

Lower federal taxes.

• Reduce tax burdens on families and businesses.

Balance the federal government's budget.

• Align long-term spending with available revenue.

Strengthen and secure the United States border.

• Make border enforcement a federal priority.

Reverse federal immigration policies the candidate characterizes as pro-amnesty.

• Enforce existing immigration law.
• Prioritize community safety in immigration policy.

Expand domestic energy production and development to strengthen American energy independence.

• Lower reliance on foreign energy sources.
• Make Louisiana energy part of the national strategy.

Advanced the Lower Energy Costs Act at the start of the 118th Congress.

• Used legislation to pursue lower energy costs and greater production.

Streamline federal permitting and other approval processes for energy production.

• Reduce project delays.
• Expand domestic supply.

Reduce American dependence on China in energy supply chains and production.

• Increase domestic capability and allied resilience.

Adopt a national energy strategy that expands production, increases innovation, and reduces dependence on foreign nations.

• Coordinate production and technology policy.
• Strengthen long-term energy security.

Protect and promote parents' role in their children's education.

• Keep families central to education decisions.

Maintain a pro-life position in federal policy.

• Treat protection of unborn life as a core value.

Protect the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens.

• Defend lawful firearm ownership.

Led passage of the RESTORE Act, dedicating Deepwater Horizon civil penalties to Gulf Coast restoration.

• Direct spill-related funds toward Louisiana coastal restoration and resilience.

Helped shepherd the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act through the House.

• Advanced the House Republican tax agenda as party whip.

Helped shepherd the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement through the House.

• Advanced the trade agreement as House Republican whip.