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Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act (H.R. 1892). Chairman Goodlatte: On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution establishing an official flag for the new American nation.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 (H.R. 1616). Chairman Goodlatte: Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Rapid DNA Act (H.R.

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced a markup for Thursday, May 18, 2017. Additionally, the Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Subcommittee Law hearing has been postponed.

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced its schedule for the week of May 15-19, 2017. WEDNESDAY, MAY 1710:00 a.m.Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Hearing on: 

Washington, D.C.— On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations will hold a hearing entitled, “Challenges Facing Law Enforcement in the 21st Century” during the national observation of Police Week. The hearing will examine the most challenging aspects of policing today, and provide Members of Congress with t

Washington, D.C. -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today introduced two bills to authorize and reauthorize key immigration component agencies at the Department of Homeland Security to ensure our nation’s immigration laws are enforced, and maintain the generosity and integrity of America’s legal immigration system. The U.S.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s dismissal of FBI Director James Comey: “The FBI is the premier law enforcement agency in the world and it is critical to have a director who holds the trust of the American people.