Florida Parish News

Steve Scalise, U.S. Congressman representing Louisiana’s 1st district since 2008, has posted a series of statements on his social media account addressing the ongoing government shutdown, the role of servicemembers, and recent international developments.

On October 8, 2025, Scalise referenced remarks attributed to a Democratic Senator regarding the government shutdown, stating, “The point of this shutdown is not just suffering for suffering’s sake, but to make a point.” That’s an actual quote from a Democrat Senator admitting what we all know — they’re willing to make Americans suffer just to score political points. Shameless.

Later that day, Scalise commented on the impact of the shutdown on military personnel, writing, “Our servicemembers are PATRIOTS, not PAWNS. House Republicans voted to keep the government open and our troops paid. To my Senate Democrat colleagues, enough with the political games. Vote for the clean CR and end this shutdown.”

On October 9, 2025, Scalise responded to news of an international agreement, posting, “HISTORIC! Only President Trump could secure such a groundbreaking deal. We look forward to the return of all the hostages and pray that this is the beginning of lasting peace in the region.”

Scalise, who was born in New Orleans in 1965 and currently resides in Jefferson, Louisiana, has served in Congress since 2008 after succeeding Bobby Jindal. Before his tenure in Congress, he served in both the Louisiana House of Representatives and the Louisiana Senate. Scalise holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University.

The recent government shutdown has been marked by partisan disagreements over funding measures, with House Republicans advocating for a continuing resolution (CR) to keep government operations running and pay military personnel. The situation has drawn criticism from both parties as negotiations continue in Congress.