First District Congressman Steve Scalise from Jefferson Parish has been elected as Majority Leader in the 118th Congress, which will be controlled by Republicans starting in 2023. Scalise says they will fight for hardworking Americans.
“On an agenda that’s focused on lowering inflation and reducing energy cost, securing American border, combating crime where we can give police the tools they need to keep our community safe,” said Scalise.
Scalise says as majority leader he looks forward to bringing legislation to the House floor that will reduce inflation, lower energy costs, secure the border, and help law enforcement officers keep our communities safe.
“We’re going to make congress work again not only in the proxy voting where people can show up to vote, but where the committees meet in person again to be things that are important to the families who are struggling,” said Scalise.
Hale Boggs was the last U-S Representative from Louisiana to serve as majority leader and he held that post in the early 1970s.
In addition to Louisiana Congressman Steve Scalise serving as House Majority Leader in DC next year, Congressman Mike Johnson will keep his current position as vice-chair of the Republican caucus. When ask what it means for the state Johnson says it gives Louisiana more of a voice on steering committees and committee chair appointments.
“Louisiana’s interest will be front and center and top of the line for us every single day of course. And when we advance those values and priorities it’s good for the whole country,” said Jhonson
And with just a thin majority in the House, Johnson says the GOP will have the power of the purse strings.
“And then also under our constitutional order, the house has a very important responsibility of oversight and accountability and so you’ll see a lot of that in January as well,” said Johnson.
Congressmen Garret Graves, Clay Higgins, Julia Letlow, and Troy Carter are also expected to advance in their committee assignments.
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