MAJORITY LEADER

Scalise is effective at working with Republican and Democrat colleagues to pass legislation critical to Louisiana. A steadfast defender of Louisiana's coast, Scalise led the effort to pass the RESTORE Act, which was signed into law in 2012. The RESTORE Act dedicated the vast majority of Clean Water Act fines from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill to coastal restoration. The legislation is widely regarded as the single most significant action taken to restore Louisiana's coast. Majority Leader Scalise is also a strong supporter of energy revenue sharing and leads the fight in Washington to protect Louisiana's GOMESA funding, ensuring Louisiana has access to hundreds of millions of dollars dedicated to restoring its coast... 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 we...

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