Press Releases
March 22, 2017
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 3:00 p.m., the Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine the current state of forensic science used by law enforcement and explore avenues to improve it.
Effective law enforcement relies on forensic science every day of every week. Forensic science produces investigative leads and helps exonerate or convict persons of interest.
Floor Statement of Chairman Bob Goodlatte on H.R. 372, the “Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act”
March 21, 2017
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) delivered the following remarks during floor debate on H.R. 372, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act of 2017.Chairman Goodlatte: I rise today in support of a bill that will move us a step closer towards restoring healthy competition in the health insurance industry. Today, the health insurance industry is besieged by dwindling competition and skyrocketing premiums.
March 21, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the House Judiciary Committee’s hearing on “Examining Systemic Management and Fiscal Challenges within the Department of Justice.”
Chairman Goodlatte: The Department of Justice is comprised of approximately 40 components which together encompass a broad array of national security, law enforcement, and criminal justice responsibilities.
March 20, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Declined Detainer Outcome Report issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which found that numerous jurisdictions declined dozens of detainers for criminal aliens from January 28, 2017 to February 3, 2017:
“I applaud President Trump and Secretary Kelly for their commitment to end dangerous sanctuary policies and for their efforts to show the American people the recklessness of these policies.
March 20, 2017
Washington, D.C.— On Thursday, March 23, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law will hold a hearing on the Financial Institution Bankruptcy Act of 2017 (FIBA).
FIBA is a product of the House Judiciary Committee’s long-standing oversight of our nation’s bankruptcy laws, as well as the Committee’s examination into improving the bankruptcy laws for the resolution of financial institutions. The legislation incorporates the recommendations of hearing witnesses, regulators and experts from three Committee hearings on the subject over the past two years.
March 20, 2017
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced a markup for Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Below is the Committee’s schedule for the week of March 20-24, 2017.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
10:00 a.m.
Subcommittee on Immigration and Border SecurityMeeting on: Adoption of the Subcommittee’s Rules of Procedure and Statement of Policy for Private Immigration Bills; Statement of Policy on Federal Charters; and Request DHS Departmental Reports on the Beneficiaries of H.R. 349, H.R. 780, and H.R.
March 17, 2017
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced its schedule for the week of March 20-24, 2017.
TUESDAY, MARCH 21
10:00 a.m.
Subcommittee on Immigration and Border SecurityMeeting on: Adoption of the Subcommittee’s Rules of Procedure and Statement of Policy for Private Immigration Bills; Statement of Policy on Federal Charters; and Request DHS Departmental Reports on the Beneficiaries of H.R. 349, H.R. 780, and H.R.
March 16, 2017
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 “Combating Crimes Against Children: Assessing the Legal Landscape.” Chairman Goodlatte: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am very pleased to take part in this important hearing on combating crimes against children. Much progress has been made over the past few decades in preventing, investigating, and prosecuting child exploitation crimes. But there is still work to be done.
March 16, 2017
Washington, D.C.— House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following statement upon House Judiciary Committee approval of the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 (S. 305) by voice vote.
Chairman Goodlatte: “Our Vietnam veterans sacrificed so much for the cause of freedom, and they deserve recognition for their service.
March 16, 2017
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) delivered the following statement during the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet's hearing on restructuring the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Chairman Goodlatte: This morning, the Subcommittee will hear testimony on the longstandin