Steve scalise biography

Steve Scalise proudly represents the First Congressional District of Louisiana, stretching from the beautiful Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain and the culturally distinct New Orleans suburbs to the vibrant bayous and wetlands abundant in natural resources. He was elected to Congress in after serving in the Louisiana State Legislature from

Scalise served as House Majority Whip from and as House Minority Whip from , where he was responsible for unifying the Republican Conference as legislation moved through the House of Representatives.

For th and current th Congresses, Scalise was elected House Majority Leader by his colleagues, the second highest position in House Republican Leadership.

Scalise keeps a pulse on what is happening in communities across the United States and responds accordingly. As Majority Leader, Scalise is responsible for the day-to-day workings of the House of Representatives and helps Republicans communicate the

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Steve Scalise

Steve Scalise
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Incumbent
Assumed office January 3,
Speaker	Kevin McCarthy Mike Johnson
Preceded by	Steny Hoyer
In office January 3, &#;– January 3,
Leader	Kevin McCarthy
Preceded by	Steny Hoyer
Succeeded by	Katherine Clark
In office August 1, &#;– January 3,
Leader	John Boehner Paul Ryan
Preceded by	Kevin McCarthy
Succeeded by	Jim Clyburn
Incumbent
Assumed office May 3,
Preceded by	Bobby Jindal
In office January 14, &#;– May 6,
Preceded by	Ken Hollis
Succeeded by	Conrad Appel
In office January 8, &#;– January 14,
Preceded by	Quentin Dastugue
Succeeded by	Cameron Henry
Born	Stephen Joseph Scalise () October 6, (age&#;59) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Jennifer Letulle &#; (m.&#;)&#;
Children	2
Alma mater	Louisiana State University(BS)