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Chairman Goodlatte: Although the power of Congress to investigate is not set forth in any particular clause in the Constitution, congressional investigations trace their roots back to the earliest days of our Republic.  In fact, what is thought to be the first congressional investigation occurred in 1792, when the House appointed a select committee to investigate the massacre

Washington, D.C. – Today in the Washington Examiner, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) explains in an op-ed how the

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced its schedule for the week of October 9-13, 2017. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1210:00 a.m.Fully Committee Markup

Washington, D.C. – Over the weekend, the Washington Post editorial board called for reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) with reforms t

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s immigration priorities: “The Trump Administration has put forth a serious proposal to address the enforcement of our immigration laws and border security.

Washington, D.C. - Today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions released a Memorandum on Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty, addressed to all executive departments and agencies. This memo issues guidance on interpreting

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the enactment of California’s sanctuary state bill (SB 54): “California’s new law shielding criminals from federal immigration enforcement efforts is one of the most reckless laws enacted in recent memory.