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Washington, D.C. - An op-ed on the need for the Davis-Oliver Act written by Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee Vice-Chairman Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today appeared on FoxNews.com.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the announcement that Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been named as special counsel to oversee the FBI’s investigation of Russia’s efforts to influence the U.S. election. “Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein made the right decision by appointing a special counsel to oversee the FBI’s investigation of Russia’s efforts to influence our nation’s 2016 presidential election.

Washington, D.C.— House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), the bill’s chief sponsor, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers (D-Mich.), Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law Subcommittee Chairman Tom Marino (R-Pa.), and Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law Subcommittee Ranking Member David Cicilline (D-R.I.) issued the following statements upon House passage of the Bankruptcy Judgeship 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 Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement Act (S. 419). Chairman Goodlatte: In 1976, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Act.

Washington, D.C. -  House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 (H.R. 2266). Chairman Goodlatte: We are here today to address an imposing threat to one of the foundational aspects of our economy, the national bankruptcy system.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on “Challenges Facing Law Enforcement in the 21st Century.” Chairman Goodlatte: Each May, our nation celebrates National Police Week. It is an opportunity to recognize the men and women of law enforcement, and to honor their service and sacrifice.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee Vice-Chairman Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) introduced a robust immigration enforcement bill to enhance public safety, protect national security, and ensure the rule of law.  This bill, the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act (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 American Law Enforcement Heroes Act (H.R. 1428). Chairman Goodlatte: Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Police officers and military veterans have much in common.  Both wear uniforms. Both protect and serve. And both face great physical risk in executing their duties.