House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., reportedly raised $9 million during the second quarter and is pouring millions into helping vulnerable Republicans as the GOP fights to keep control of the House in November.
Scalise's latest fundraising haul brings his total for the 2026 election cycle to $55 million, according to his office, reinforcing his status as one of the Republican Party's top political fundraisers.
The Washington Examiner reported Tuesday that Scalise has transferred $10.6 million directly to Republican candidates and another $10.5 million to the National Republican Congressional Committee.
Since joining House leadership, he has helped raise $269 million for GOP candidates and committees.
The Louisiana Republican has focused much of his support on lawmakers in competitive districts, including Reps. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa.
Evans, who flipped a Democrat-held seat in 2024 by fewer than 2,500 votes, has received nearly $394,000 from Scalise this cycle.
"Winning tough races is a team effort," Evans said, crediting Scalise with providing both financial backing and campaign support.
Miller-Meeks, who won reelection by fewer than 1,000 votes in 2024, has received more than $404,000 from Scalise during the current cycle.
"Leader Scalise has been a trusted partner and valued resource since Day One," Miller-Meeks said. "His support is instrumental in November's victory."
The fundraising success comes as Republicans prepare for a difficult midterm environment.
While Democrats hope to capitalize on the traditional headwinds facing the president's party, GOP leaders are emphasizing fundraising, organization, and President Donald Trump's agenda as they seek to hold their congressional majorities.
According to Politico last week, some Republicans are also urging Trump to deploy the more than $350 million held by his MAGA Inc. super PAC to help vulnerable House and Senate candidates.
Republican strategists told the outlet they believe early advertising could help shape voter perceptions before Labor Day, while others said they were confident the president will eventually invest heavily in key races.
James Blair, Trump's chief political director, recently said the president intends to spend "substantial resources," though he declined to provide a timetable.
Even without MAGA Inc.'s money entering the fray, Republicans maintain a significant fundraising advantage.
The Republican National Committee reported a record $125.5 million in cash on hand entering the summer campaign season, while other GOP-aligned organizations, including the Senate Leadership Fund, also reported record fundraising totals.