House Majority Whip Steve Scalise's (R-La.) office on Monday tamped down a suggestion that his return to Capitol Hill could be imminent next month as he recovers from injuries incurred in the June shooting targeting GOP lawmakers.

A spokesman for Scalise cautioned that any return date is still to be determined as his recovery continues.

Scalise was critically injured in June after a gunman targeted lawmakers during a GOP congressional baseball practice. His injuries required multiple surgeries.

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“We have not issued guidance on his timing. Right now, the Whip is focused on his in-patient rehabilitation, and we will issue guidance on his progress and timing as appropriate,” Scalise spokesman Chris Bond said in an email.

Comments from a fellow Louisiana Republican, Rep. Garret Graves, surfaced earlier Monday where he talked of Scalise possibly returning to Capitol Hill as soon as next month, when the House returns from the August recess.

"I think it’s best to rely upon the doctors for updates there. I think what’s most important is as Steve said that he’s coming back next month, so we’ll see how that goes. He may be fighting off doctors on the way out of the hospital to come," Graves said when asked at an event in Louisiana last week about Scalise.

"Steve is a fighter. His attitude and spirits have remained very high," Graves added.

Scalise nearly died on June 14 when a gunman opened fire on GOP lawmakers and staffers practicing in a Washington, D.C., suburb for the annual Congressional Baseball Game.

Three other people were also shot: Tyson Foods lobbyist Matt Mika, House GOP aide Zack Barth and Crystal Griner, a member of Scalise’s Capitol Police security detail.

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Scalise has been recovering from broken bones, internal organ damage, major blood loss and infection amid multiple surgeries.

The No. 3 House Republican was discharged from MedStar Washington Hospital Center nearly three weeks ago, about a month and a half after the shooting.

Since then, Scalise has been undergoing intensive in-patient rehabilitation.

Chief Deputy Whip Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) has filled in for Scalise during his recovery.

- This story was updated at 4:04 p.m.