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Steve Scalise: “When people filled out their taxes last week and we're…”

Featuring: Steve Scalise, Republican | House Majority Leader, U.S. House Louisiana, District 1

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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise Press Conference | April 21, 2026

Published | Video Starts at 01:35

You're going to be able to see more votes on the House floor that show you where people stand when it comes to allowing families to have more money in their pockets. When people filled out their taxes last week and we're Getting on average $3,400 back because of the bill that we passed. they also recognize that every Democrat voted against that bill because every Democrat wants wanted to take that money away from them. (01:35–01:44)

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Asserts that a bill passed by Republicans resulted in an average tax return of $3,400.

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