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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. The Act was designed to offer peace of mind to men and women seeking careers as public safety officers namely – that if something happened to them in their dangerous roles, their families would have support.

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. A well-functioning bankruptcy system provides relief to consumers, allows businesses to reorganize, preserves jobs, maximizes the value of assets, and ensures the proper allocation of resources.

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. There are over 750,000 sworn officers in the United States, keeping state and local communities safe.

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. 2431), will be marked up by the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday, May 18, 2017. The Davis-Oliver Act, named after Placer County Detective Michael Davis, Jr.

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.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act (H.R. 1892). Chairman Goodlatte: On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution establishing an official flag for the new American nation.

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 State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 (H.R. 1616). Chairman Goodlatte: Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr.