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Washington, D.C.—House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) delivered the following remarks during the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of H.R. 720, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act (H.R. 720). Chairman Goodlatte: H.R. 720, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act, would restore mandatory sanctions for frivolous lawsuits filed in federal court.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today announced his agenda for the 115th Congress in a speech before the Federalist Society at the National Press Club. Below are Chairman Goodlatte’s prepared remarks. Chairman Goodlatte: Good afternoon. It’s a pleasure to be here with you today.

Washington, D.C.—House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement upon the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch by President Donald Trump to be the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States: “The president’s power to make nominations to the Supreme Court is one that has lasting effects on the legal landscape of our country.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on media reports about Committee staff providing expertise to the Trump transition team: “My staff on the House Judiciary Committee are some of the best on Capitol Hill. They are experts in their respective fields and I proudly allowed them to provide their expertise to the Trump transition team on immigration law. To be clear, while they gave advice to the new Administration, they did not have decision making authority on the policy.

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced its schedule for the week of January 30 - February 3, 2017. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 2 10:00 a.m. Full Committee MarkupH.R.

Washington, D.C.— House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following statement on President Trump’s executive action on regulations: “The tidal wave of regulations has been impacting hardworking Americans for too long, and today’s action will finally help stem that tide. “For years, I have been putting forward ideas to curb the amount of regulations which are having negative impacts on American jobs, America’s economy and America’s competitiveness.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on President Trump’s executive action to strengthen national security by closing gaping holes in the refugee program and other components of the immigration system: “The primary duty of the federal government is to keep Americans safe. Today, President Trump has begun to fulfill this responsibility by taking a number of critical steps within his authority to strengthen national security and the integrity of our nation’s immigration system.

Washington, D.C.— House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement in support of the 44^th annual March for Life held in Washington, D.C.: “It is truly awe inspiring every year to see so many Americans make their way to Washington, D.C.