Representative Steve Scalise of Louisiana’s 1st Congressional District addressed CPAC attendees on Friday afternoon in the Potomac Ballroom right before Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. Scalise made a splash this week when he released a new resolution Wednesday opposing any proposals for a so-called “carbon tax” on industries regarding carbon pollution.

The resolution is an effort from the Republican Study Committee, which is chaired by Scalise, Americans for Tax Reform President Grover Norquist and industry organizations to fight off any carbon tax legislation. They argue that any such fees hurt the economy, businesses and end up as taxes passed onto the public.

While President Barack Obama’s administration has repeatedly stated the president has no plans to propose or push any carbon tax legislation, some Democrats in Congress have filed related legislation.

“There are liberals in Washington all around town still trying to push for a carbon tax,” Scalise said. “We’re going to stand strong in opposition to a carbon tax.”

Scalise was Jindal’s successor to the LA-1 seat in 2008. Scalise currently chairs the largest caucus in Congress - the conservative caucus known as the Republican Study Committee. The American Conservative Union recently named Scalise a “Defender of Freedom.”

Just in time for the week of CPAC, Scalise is brand new to Twitter (@SteveScalise), talking about balancing the budget.