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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · LOUISIANA · 1ST DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · LA-1 · REP
Steve Scalise
Steve Scalise has represented Louisiana’s 1st district in the U.S. House since May 2008. House Majority Leader.
Scalise served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1995 to 2007 and the Louisiana State Senate in 2008. In Congress, Scalise served as House majority whip from 2014 to 2019 and minority whip from 2019 to 2023.
Scalise earned a Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University. Scalise served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1995 to 2007, followed by the Louisiana State Senate in 2008. Scalise entered the U.S. House on May 7, 2008. Scalise served as House majority whip from 2014 to 2019 and minority whip from 2019 to 2023, then became House majority leader in 2023.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since May 2008
- Age
- 61
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2008
- AGE
- 61
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Steve Scalise at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 3 PTS IN 30 DAYS+8
▲ 218 GOOD LOOK402 VOTES184 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 33 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSEmployee question could stall Senate college sports bill at midfield in… Roll Call · Oct 5STATED POSITIONS
2026 LA U.S. House district 1 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Steve Scalise’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 98%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 17 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 99%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- 1 point above the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- —
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Too few sponsored bills yet: 1.
- Bill success
- —
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Too few sponsored bills yet: 1.
BROKE WITH PARTY
MAY 13Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025NAY
JUN 23Promoting Opportunities for Non-Traditional Capital Formation ActNAY
JUN 30Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fisca…NAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSSteve Scalise’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Steve Scalise in the 119th Congress
1Sponsored
1Out of cmte
1Passed House
1Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored1
Out of committee1
Passed House1
Became law1
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 4 | Rescissions Act of 2025ECONOMICS AND PUBLIC FINANCE | Became law | 5 COSPON. |
| H.Res. 3 | Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President of the assembly of the Congress.CONGRESS | Adopted | 0 COSPON. |
| H.Res. 2 | To inform the Senate that a quorum of the House has assembled and of the election of the Speaker and the Clerk.CONGRESS | Adopted | 0 COSPON. |
Plus 6 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Steve Scalise’s committee assignments
NO ASSIGNMENTSNo committee assignments are listed for Rep. Scalise yet.
Steve Scalise’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1995 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Louisiana House of Representatives 1995–07Louisiana State Senate 2008
LEADERSHIPHouse Majority Whip 2014–19House Majority Leader 2023–
ALSO: U.S. House · LA-1 2008– · Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives 2023– · House Minority Whip 2019–23
- 2023 – NOWMajority Leader of the United States House of Representatives
- 2023 – NOWHouse Majority Leader
- 2008 – NOWU.S. House · LA-1
- 2019 – 23House Minority Whip
- 2014 – 19House Majority Whip
- 2008Louisiana State Senate
- 1995 – 07Louisiana House of Representatives
- BORN
- October 6, 1965 · New Orleans, Louisiana
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Science, Louisiana State University
2026 election: Louisiana’s 1st District
NEXT ELECTION · LA-1
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST R+42.8ON THE BALLOT
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · LA-166.8%
2022U.S. House · LA-172.8%
2020U.S. House · LA-172.2%
2018U.S. House · LA-171.5%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 LA-1 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 LA U.S. House district 1 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Steve Scalise’s stated positions and sources
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Economy
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Immigration
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Defense
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Climate
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Gun Policy
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Abortion
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Housing
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Voting Rights
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Foreign Policy
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Steve Scalise’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $11M
- CASH ON HAND
- $3.9M
- SPENT
- $11M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $1.4M · 89.1%
- PACs
- $172K · 10.9%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $393K
- Earmarked gifts · 201 donors
- $392K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $942K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Work, RobertRetired · RETIRED$20K
Gabbay, MayaSelf Employed · REAL ESTATE$7K
Singer, PaulElliott Investment Management · CO-CEO CO-CIO PRESIDENT$7K
Breslow, LorenCommand Marketing Innovations · BUSINESS OWNER$7K
Silenok, ElenaSelf-Employed · ENTREPRENEUR$7K
Horowitz, FeliciaHorowitz Foundation · PHILANTHROPIST$7K
Horowitz, BenAndreessen Horowitz · COFOUNDER AND GP$7K
Dixon, ChristopherAndreessen Horowitz · PARTNER$7K
Arrillaga-Andreessen, Laura ArrillagaSelf-Employed · PHILANTHROPIST$7K
Andreessen, MarcAndreessen Horowitz · CO-FOUNDER$7K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$4.6M
Contributions$3.8M
Administrative$1.0M
Fundraising$59K
Materials$18K
How to contact Steve Scalise
WASHINGTON, D.C.
266 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-1801(202) 225-3015Call (202) 225-3015ONLINE
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Instagram@stevescalise
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