Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Following the resignation of Secret Service Director Julia Pierson, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the statement below:

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Republicans today sent a letter to President Barack Obama demanding that he disclose to the American people the recommendations he has received for the anticipated executive actions he will take to further dismantle our nation’s immigration laws.

Washington, D.C. – Today the House of Representatives passed the American Energy Solutions for Lowest Costs and More American Jobs Act, the House’s comprehensive energy package comprised of 14 bills with bipartisan support that previously passed the House this Congress. A Judiciary Committee bill was included in the package, H.R. 2641, the RAPID Act,sponsored by Judiciary Committee Member Tom Marino (R-Pa.).

Washington, D.C. — The Senate today approved by unanimous consent the Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2014 (H.R. 4323). This bipartisan bill, introduced by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.), extends a federal grant program for state and local governments to reduce the backlog of rape kits through 2019. The House of Representatives approved this bill by voice vote on April 7, 2014.

Washington, D.C. – Today the House of Representatives passed the Jobs for America Act, the House’s bipartisan jobs package comprised of 15 bills that previously passed the House this Congress. Six Judiciary Committee bills were included in the package. Together, these Judiciary Committee bills would place a ban on Internet access taxes, encourage accountability in government by requiring Congressional approval for new major regulations, and reform government by reducing unnecessary red tape. More information about these bills may be found below.

Washington, D.C. – Today the House Judiciary Committee approved H.R. 5233, the Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014, by voice vote.