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Steve Scalise
Politicians/Steve Scalise
Steve Scalise (R)
House Majority Leader (LA-1)
Role Summary

The House Majority Leader is the second-ranking member of the majority party in the U.S. House of Representatives. Responsibilities include scheduling legislation for floor consideration, coordinating party strategy, and working with the Speaker to advance the party's legislative agenda. The Majority Leader serves as the chief floor spokesperson for the majority party.

Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Age
60
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
New Orleans, LA
Residence
Jefferson, LA
Born
October 6, 1965
Family
Wife: Jennifer; 2 Children
Contact
985-893-9064Contact Formscalise.house.gov
Election Info
District1, LA
Current Term05/07/2008 — Present
First Elected05/03/2008
Last Elected11/05/2024
Next Representative Election2026
Education
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Louisiana State University
1989
Political Career6
Representative
Louisiana State House of Representatives
1996-2007
Minority Whip
United States House of Representatives
2019-2023
Majority Whip
United States House of Representatives
2014-2019
Senator
Louisiana State Senate
2008
Representative
United States House of Representatives, Louisiana
2008-present
Majority Leader
United States House of Representatives
2023-present
Organizations8
Saint Agnes Catholic Church
Member
American Italian Renaissance Foundation
Board Member
Jefferson Senior Center
Board Member
Teach for America of New Orleans
Board Member
Southeast Region, Louisiana Young Republicans
Vice President
Young Leadership Council of New Orleans
Member
Student Government Association
Speaker
Seventh Ward Senior Center
Board Member

Recent Bills & Votes

H Con Res 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranVoted NoHR 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActVoted YesHR 8800National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027Voted YesHR 7008Stop Insider Trading ActVoted YesH Con Res 113Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036Voted Yes
Quick Facts
Party
Republican
Age
60
Religion
Catholic
Birthplace
New Orleans, LA
Residence
Jefferson, LA
Born
October 6, 1965
Family
Wife: Jennifer; 2 Children
Contact
985-893-9064Contact Formscalise.house.gov