Press Releases
Washington, DC - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today introduced the Hinder the Administration’s Legalization Temptation (HALT) Act (H.R.
Reporting Requirement Won’t Prevent Gun Trafficking,
Simply Punishes Citizens of Border States
Washington, DC - The House Judiciary Committee today approved legislation to reduce frivolous lawsuits that plague our legal system and restore sanctions against attorneys who file meritless suits in federal court. The Committee favorably reported H.R.
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Homeland Security Subcommittee Chairman Robert Aderholt (R-Ala.) sent a letter to Secretary Janet Napolitano urging the Obama administration to stop any current or planned actions that would use executive branch authority to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants.
Washington, D.C. - Recently, officials at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) called off the deportation of an illegal immigrant who is married to his same-sex partner in the United States. This decision follows U.S.
Washington, DC - During his press conference today, President Obama made remarks regarding the E-Verify program and comprehensive immigration reform. Following his remarks, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) released the statement below.
Washington, D.C. - The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to hold a hearing tomorrow on the DREAM Act, a bill that would legalize millions of illegal immigrants currently living in the United States. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) released the statement below.
Washington, D.C. - Last week, the Obama administration announced changes to Secure Communities, a program intended to identify illegal immigrants in police custody who have been arrested and fingerprinted. These changes could potentially allow millions of illegal and criminal immigrants to remain in the United States. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (
Washington, D.C. - The House Judiciary Committee today approved the Secure Visas Act (H.R. 1741), a bill to help prevent terrorists from obtaining U.S. visas and to allow U.S. officials to expedite the removal of terrorists who are in the United States on a visa. The bill was reported favorably to the House floor by a vote of 17-11.
Washington, D.C. - The House of Representatives today passed a bill sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) that updates our patent system to encourage innovation, job creation and economic growth.