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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.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security Office of the Inspector General’s report on “DHS Tracking of Visa Overstays is Hindered by Insufficient Technology.” “Today’s report confirms once again th

Washington, D.C.— House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s executive order to protect First Amendment rights and liberties: “The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution ensures that we have the right to express our views and religious beliefs.

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 Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017 (H.R.

Washington, D.C. – Adding to the House Judiciary Committee’s work to protect children from exploitation and abuse, the Committee today approved a bill to combat child pornogra