Congresswoman Renee Ellmers (R-NC-02) released the following statement this afternoon after House Republicans elected Congressman Kevin McCarthy as Majority Leader and Congressman Steve Scalise as Majority Whip:

"I'm thrilled that our House Republican Conference has elected two excellent leaders who will usher in a new era of conservative policies. I've been honored to know and work with Kevin McCarthy and Steve Scalise over the past three years and was proud to support their campaigns for Majority Leader and Majority Whip. There are many important issues facing our nation, and our party is united in ensuring that bold solutions are at the center of everything we do on behalf of the American people."