House Judiciary Committee to Hold DOJ Oversight Hearing

Attorney General Lynch to testify before the CommitteeWashington, D.C.  – On Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., Attorney General Loretta Lynch will testify before the House Judiciary Committee at an oversight hearing of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This is Attorney General Lynch’s second appearance before the Committee in her capacity as our nation’s top law enforcement officer. Established in 1870, the Department of Justice is the central agency for the enforcement of the United States’ federal laws. Below is a statement from House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) on the hearing.

Chairman Goodlatte: “At the oversight hearing, members of the House Judiciary Committee will examine several issues facing the Justice Department, ranging from recent terrorist attacks in Orlando and San Bernardino to technological advances and their impact on law enforcement activities. We will also seek information about the disturbing politicization of the Justice Department under the Obama Administration, including the Department’s involvement in crafting the New Orleans Police Department’s sanctuary policy and its use of mortgage settlements to funnel money to third-party activist groups. “Additionally, the recent announcement by FBI Director Comey that he does not recommend criminal charges be brought against Hillary Clinton for her mishandling of classified information raises serious concerns. It is uniquely troubling in light of Attorney General Lynch’s secret meeting with former President Bill Clinton. No one is above the law and the American people need to know that federal law enforcement is taking this misconduct seriously. “I look forward to hearing from Attorney General Lynch and learning more about how she and the Justice Department are addressing these important issues.”

This hearing will take place in 2237 Rayburn House Office Building and will be webcast live at /. Camera crews wishing to cover must be congressionally-credentialed and RSVP with the House Radio-TV Gallery at (202) 225-5214.