"House Majority Leader Steve Scalise Takes Medical Leave for Cancer Treatment"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Hill
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is undergoing a stem cell transplant to treat his multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. After completing successful induction chemotherapy, Scalise will work remotely during his recovery before returning to Washington, which temporarily narrows the GOP majority in the House. This comes at a critical time as Congress faces important legislative deadlines, including government funding and border security issues. Scalise's absence, along with other House member changes, will impact the Republican vote dynamics in the near term.