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Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act (H.R. 2431) by a vote of 19-13. This bill, introduced by Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee Vice-Chairman Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), strengthens immigration enforcement, enhances public safety, protects national security, and ensures the rule of law. The Davis-Oliver Act, named after Placer County Detective Michael Davis, Jr.

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today released a video on its efforts to fight child abuse and exploitation and bring perpetrators to justice. This week, the House of Representatives is considering eight bipartisan bills produced by the House Judiciary Committee.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.), and Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) today introduced the United States Secret Service Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 2605) to provide the agency the tools it needs for its critical mission of protecting the President, other protectees, and the White House complex.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Put Trafficking Victims First Act (H.R. 2473). Chairman Goodlatte: Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Today, Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Targeting Child Predators Act (H.R. 883). Chairman Goodlatte: Over the years, we as a society have made great strides in combating crimes against children.  As with many other crimes, however, law enforcement often struggles to keep pace with modern technology.  That is why H.R.

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 Children’s Safety Act of 2017 (H.R.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 1188). Chairman Goodlatte: In preventing child victimization, Congress, working in tandem with law enforcement, has long recognized the importance of monitoring sex offenders.  In 1994, Congress passed the Jacob Wetterling Crimes Against Children and Sexually Violent Offender Registration Act.