Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source ↗
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Steve Scalise supported the Student Success Act (H.R. 5), which he said would stop the federal government from forcing states to adopt programs like Common Core. The bill passed the House in July 2015.
Context: This position was stated in connection with the House’s 2015 passage of H.R. 5.
Steve Scalise supported the Student Success Act (H.R. 5), saying it would offer families greater school choice. He linked parent choice to improving K–12 education.
Context: This position was stated in connection with the House’s 2015 passage of H.R. 5.
Steve Scalise supported the Student Success Act (H.R. 5), which he described as reining in the Department of Education and giving parents more authority over decisions about their children’s K–12 education. The House passed the bill in July 2015.
Context: This position was stated in connection with the House’s 2015 passage of H.R. 5.
Scalise praised President Trump’s action to stop Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, saying the president had done what previous presidents had considered. He argued that degrading Iran’s missile and drone capabilities and naval fleet would make the United States and other countries safer. This expresses support for the operation described in the interview, not a specific future military plan.
Context: The interview gives no details about future military action or a proposed policy beyond the operation discussed.