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What are some key aspects of Steve Scalise’s political career?

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Steve Scalise is known for his deeply committed conservative stance, reflected in his advocacy of fiscal restraint, lower taxes, antiabortion policies, and gun rights. Scalise has served as majority whip (2014–18), minority whip (2019–22), and majority leader (2023– ). He helped pass the RESTORE Act of 2012, which directed penalties from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill toward Gulf Coast restoration. In 2023 he unsuccessfully sought the House speakership following Kevin McCarthy’s removal. A staunch supporter of Pres. Donald Trump, Scalise introduced the Rescissions Act of 2025, which eliminated about $9 billion in previously appropriated federal funding, and cosponsored the SAVE America Act in 2026.