"House Majority Leader Scalise Undergoes Stem Cell Transplant, Works Remotely During Recovery"
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is undergoing an autologous stem cell transplant as part of his treatment for multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer he was diagnosed with in August 2023. Following successful induction chemotherapy, Scalise will be working remotely during his recovery until his expected return to Washington in February. His absence comes at a time when the Republican majority in the House is narrow, with only 220 seats compared to the Democrats' 213. Scalise has previously overcome serious health challenges, including surviving a critical gunshot wound in 2017.