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Washington, D.C. – This week, the House of Representatives passed eight bills to fight child abuse and exploitation and bring perpetrators to justice. These bills are products of the House Judiciary Committee and enjoy broad bipartisan support. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement on the House of Representatives’ action to protect our nation’s children. Chairman Goodlatte: “I applaud the House of Representatives for taking strong, bipartisan action to protect our nation’s children. Every child deserves to have a safe childhood, but sadly this is not the case for too many of our nation’s kids.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Protecting Young Victims From Sexual Abuse Act of 2017 (H.R. 1973). Chairman Goodlatte: Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Today, we are able to continue our efforts in protecting children by passing legislation to protect young athletes from abuse. The country was shocked at the revelations in recent years concerning the ongoing abuse endured by young athletes at the hands of their coaches and trainers in USA Gymnastics and USA Swimming.

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved a bill by voice vote to reauthorize and reform the United States Secret Service. The United States Secret Service Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 2605)—authored by 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)—provides the agency the tools it needs for its critical mission of protecting the President, other protectees, and the White House complex.

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved a bill by a vote of 15-8 to authorize the premier federal immigration enforcement agency. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Authorization Act (H.R. 2406), authored by Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), authorizes ICE for the first time in law and ensures a core mission is the enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws. Notably, the bill makes targeted reforms to both Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) within ICE to maximize their efficiency and effectiveness.

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 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act (H.R.

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved a bill by a vote of 14-10 to reauthorize U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to maintain the generosity and integrity of America’s legal immigration system. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2407), authored by Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), reauthorizes the agency, which is tasked with processing immigrant and nonimmigrant benefits petitions for those seeking temporary visas, lawful permanent residence, international adoption, and others.

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 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2407). Chairman Goodlatte: After the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Congress created the Department of Homeland Security as a Cabinet level agency dedicated to protecting the United States and its citizens from threats to our national security. Congress moved to DHS component agencies from other Cabinet Departments.  For instance, the U.S. Coast Guard, which helps protect U.S.