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© 2026 Govwatch

Steve Scalise

Steve Scalise

RRepublicanLA-1 · Representative
52
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence1
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone10
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency35
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
24
Total Statements
20
Floor Speeches
4
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 8Defense: 4Taxes: 3Healthcare: 3Labor: 3Immigration: 3Veterans: 3Trade: 2Agriculture: 2Foreign Policy: 2Crime & Justice: 2Economy: 1Gun Policy: 1Technology: 1Social Security: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 16Urgent: 5Bipartisan: 2Ceremonial: 1

Statements (24)

Floor Speech2026-05-19CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTradeS4530
AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE RETIREMENT AGE FOR MEMBER OF THE CAPITOL POLICE

AUTHORIZATION TO INCREASE RETIREMENT AGE FOR MEMBER OF THE CAPITOL POLICE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3557-H3558] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7147HRES1142
PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 7147, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2793-H2813] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR8029HR7147
PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT

PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2731-H2750] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PAY…

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Floor Speech2026-02-24Labor
MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 36 (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)] [House] [Page H2295] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-02-11UrgentImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentS1383HRES1057
VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025

VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2138-H2150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2025-06-06
Sponsored: Rescissions Act of 2025

Steve Scalise sponsored this legislation: Rescissions Act of 2025. Became Public Law No: 119-28.

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Floor Speech2025-03-11UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR1968HR1156
FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025

FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1102-H1124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-03-04Labor
MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION

MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)] [House] [Page H973] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-01-03
Sponsored: To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.

Steve Scalise sponsored this legislation: To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Floor Speech2025-01-03
Sponsored: Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.

Steve Scalise sponsored this legislation: Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Floor Speech2025-01-03UrgentHRES2
TO INFORM THE SENATE THAT A QUORUM OF THE HOUSE HAS ASSEMBLED AND OF THE ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER AND THE CLERK

TO INFORM THE SENATE THAT A QUORUM OF THE HOUSE HAS ASSEMBLED AND OF THE ELECTION OF THE SPEAKER AND THE CLERK Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)] [House] [Page H8] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2025-01-03UrgentHRES3
AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CONGRESS

AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO APPOINT A COMMITTEE TO NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CONGRESS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 1 (Friday, January 3, 2025)] [House] [Page H8] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2024-05-10Gun Policy
Sponsored: Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act

Steve Scalise sponsored this legislation: Firearms Interstate Commerce Reform Act. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Floor Speech2024-03-05
Sponsored: Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.

Steve Scalise sponsored this legislation: Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message from the President.. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Floor Speech2024-02-20
Sponsored: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow…

Steve Scalise sponsored this legislation: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 103 Benedette Street in Rayville, Louisiana, as the "Luke Letlow Post Office Building".. Became Public Law No: 118-129.

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Floor Speech2023-12-15
Sponsored: To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.

Steve Scalise sponsored this legislation: To expand the boundaries of the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area to include Lafourche Parish, Louisiana.. Became Public Law No: 118-177.

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Floor Speech2023-10-25
Sponsored: To inform the Senate of the election of the Speaker.

Steve Scalise sponsored this legislation: To inform the Senate of the election of the Speaker.. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Floor Speech2023-10-25
Sponsored: Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker.

Steve Scalise sponsored this legislation: Authorizing the Clerk to inform the President of the election of the Speaker.. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Floor Speech2023-03-14HR1
Sponsored: Lower Energy Costs Act

Steve Scalise sponsored this legislation: Lower Energy Costs Act. 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.

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Press Release2022-08-30Environment
Homepage Feature Four

Homepage Feature Four Homepage Feature Four Image or Video Image admin Tue, 08/30/2022 - 13:52

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Press Release2021-04-12Environment
Homepage Feature Two

Homepage Feature Two Homepage Feature Two Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:45

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Press Release2021-04-12
Heompage Feature One

Heompage Feature One Heompage Feature One Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 23:58

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Press Release2021-04-12Environment
Homepage Feature Three

Homepage Feature Three Homepage Feature Three Image or Video Image admin Sun, 04/11/2021 - 22:37

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