Press Releases

Goodlatte Floor Statement on the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act

November 28, 2017

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (H.R. 2228). Chairman Goodlatte: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Today we are voting on H.R. 2228, the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act. This bill is designed to equip local law enforcement agencies with information and resources to address mental health challenges faced by officers. Our policemen and women report for duty every day, facing and responding to danger on our behalf.

The Week Ahead: November 27-December 1, 2017

November 27, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced its schedule for the week of November 27-Decemeber 1, 2017. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2910:00 a.m.Full Committee Markup H.R. 38, the "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017" H.R.

Chairman Goodlatte Responds to FCC Chairman Pai’s Restoring Internet Freedom Order

November 22, 2017

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Washington, D.C. - Today, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai circulated a draft of his Restoring Internet Freedom Order, which will be voted on December 14, 2017. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) has issued the following statement: Chairman Goodlatte: “I applaud FCC Chairman Pai for his commitment to the FCC’s tradition of light-touch regulation that encourages innovation for broadband and Internet services.

House Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Protect American Jobs

November 15, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved by voice vote bipartisan legislation to protect American jobs by reforming a high-skilled visa program. The Protect and Grow American Jobs Act (H.R. 170) – introduced by Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) – reforms the H-1B visa category to help prevent the outsourcing of American jobs. The H-1B program was created by Congress to help grow the economy by granting temporary visas to highly-skilled professionals.

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Protect and Grow American Jobs Act

November 15, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of the Protect and Grow American Jobs Act (H.R.

Goodlatte Statement on Today’s DOJ Oversight Hearing

November 14, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the statement below following the conclusion of today’s oversight hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice. Chairman Goodlatte: “I thank Attorney General Jeff Sessions for spending hours testifying before the House Judiciary Committee today and for answering our many questions on numerous topics.

Goodlatte Statement on ICE Director Nomination

November 14, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on President Trump’s nomination of Thomas Homan to serve as Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Chairman Goodlatte: “Tom is the perfect candidate to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He has dedicated his career to serving the American people, has decades of experience at ICE, and has risen through the ranks to his current senior management position. As Acting Director, Tom has steered ICE back to its core mission of enforcing our immigration laws and keeping our communities safe.

Goodlatte Statement at DOJ Oversight Hearing

November 14, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the House Judiciary Committee’s oversight hearing on the U.S. Department of Justice. Chairman Goodlatte: Good Morning. Today, we welcome Attorney General Jeff Sessions for the Judiciary Committee’s annual Department of Justice oversight hearing. Mr.

The Week Ahead: November 13-17, 2017

November 13, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced its schedule for the week of November 13-17, 2017. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1410:00 a.m.Full Committee Hearing on: Oversight of the Department of Justice Witness: The Honorable Jeff Sessions, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice * There is an RSVP requirement for media. Details on how to RSVP can be found here.

House Judiciary Committee Approves Bipartisan Bill to Reform and Reauthorize Surveillance Program

November 8, 2017

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Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved by a vote of 27-8 the USA Liberty Act (H.R. 3989), a bipartisan bill that reforms and reauthorizes Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to protect both national security and Americans’ civil liberties. The bill was introduced last month by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr.