Goodlatte Names New Subcommittee Chairmen for 115th Congress

Washington, D.C. -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today announced that Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) will be the new Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee, replacing Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) who was recently named Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Additionally, Rep. Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) has been named Chairman of the Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee, replacing Rep. Sensenbrenner. Chairman Goodlatte: “I am pleased to announce that Rep. Sensenbrenner will be taking over the reins at the Crime Subcommittee. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this position. I am also pleased to announce the addition of Rep. Labrador to our leadership team for the House Judiciary Committee.  As a former immigration lawyer, Rep. Labrador’s expertise will prove invaluable as the new Chairman of the Immigration Subcommittee. “I look forward to working with all our Republican members to continue advancing a pro-growth agenda that is focused on making America stronger and more competitive.” The House Judiciary Committee Leadership for the 115th Congress: Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice

Chairman: Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa)

Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet

Chairman: Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations

Chairman: Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security

Chairman: Rep. Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho)

Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law

Chairman: Rep. Tom Marino (R-Pa.)

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