Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano this week announced that gay partners will be considered as family members when immigration agents are trying to decide whether or not to try to deport an illegal immigrant from the U.S. The directive means illegal immigrants in partnerships with American citizens could be spared deportati
Washington, D.C. - In a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas), Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-Calif.), Senate Judiciary Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and House Oversight Financial Services Subcommittee Chairman Patrick McHenry (R-NC), questioned the Justice Department regard
Washington, D.C. - In a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) questioned the decision of Obama administration officials to challenge South Carolina’s voter ID law. Chairman Smith was joined in sending the letter by two Judiciary Committee members, Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.).
Chairman Smith: “When it comes to STEM fields - science, technology, engineering and math - American universities set the standard. Our STEM graduates create the innovations and new businesses that fuel our economic growth and create jobs.
Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives today voted on the STEM Jobs Act (H.R.
Washington, D.C. - Leading up to the House of Representatives’ floor vote on the STEM Jobs Act (H.R. 6429), support for the legislation among national associations, U.S.
Washington, D.C. - A broad coalition of over 100 national associations, U.S. employers, and state and local associations today asked for bipartisan passage of the STEM Jobs Act (H.R. 6429). This bill, sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas), helps boost job creation and spurs economic growth by allowing the U.S.
Washington, D.C. - A group of House Republican Chairmen today expressed concern about reports that the Obama administration is considering the release of Omar Abdel-Rahman, also known as the “blind sheikh,” to the custody of Egypt for humanitarian and health reasons.
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to today’s release of the Justice Department Inspector General’s report on Operation Fast and Furious.
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and nearly 50 Members of Congress today introduced bipartisan legislation to help the United States boost job creation, grow our economy, and remain globally competitive by increasing green cards for talented foreign graduates of American universities with advanced degrees in science, technology, engine