Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – As part of the House Judiciary Committee’s criminal justice reform initiative, members of the House Judiciary Committee unveiled four bills to rein in the explosion of federal criminal law, commonly referred to as over-criminalization.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement on the horrific terrorist attacks in Paris, France: “My thoughts and prayers are with the French people and those that lost loved ones as a result of the barbaric terrorist attacks in Paris.

Washington, D.C.  – On Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Attorney General Loretta Lynch will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on issues facing the Justice Department as well as the recent terrorist attacks in Paris. This is Attorney General Lynch’s first appearance before the Committee in her capacity as our nation’s top law enforcement officer.

Washington, D.C.  – The House Judiciary Committee released a new video on its bipartisan criminal justice reform initiative.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) are seeking more information on a man with gang ties who allegedly attacked a police officer after being released by immigration officials. Jose Misael Reyes-Reyes, a known member of the MS-13 gang, allegedly attacked a Fredrick County

Washington, D.C.  – The House Judiciary Committee has announced a new date for its oversight hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice. On Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Attorney General Loretta Lynch will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on issues facing the Justice Department.