Press Releases
Washington, DC - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to a media report regarding immigrant criminals who cannot be deported being released into American communities. According
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith today introduced legislation to require the Attorney General to consult with U.S. intelligence officials before giving foreign terrorists Miranda rights. Chairman Smith was joined by eight members in introducing the Ensuring the Collection of Critical Intelligence Act of 2011 (H.R.
Washington, D.C. - Four GOP Committee Chairmen today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to reduce costly government regulations that burden American businesses and restrict economic growth.
Washington, D.C. -Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and 13 Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee today sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder regarding recent allegations that ATF may have been complicit in the illegal transfer of firearms into Mexico.
Washington, DC - House Judiciary Ranking Member Lamar Smith (TX-21) issued the following statement in regard to the Obama administration’s decision to expand the Visa Waiver Program to Greece.
Ranking Member Smith: “The Obama administration’s decision to expand the Visa Waiver program is another blow to our national security.
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today introduced legislation to reduce frivolous lawsuits that plague our legal system. The Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act imposes mandatory sanctions for lawyers who file meritless suits in federal court.
House to Introduce Similar Legislation this Month
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s overwhelming vote (95-5) to pass patent reform legislation.
Bill Protects Citizens Who Report Possible Terror Activity
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to the Administration’s announcement that it will resume military commissions for Guantanamo Bay terrorists.
Washington, D.C. - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced that it will again delay the deadline for states to tighten security requirements for driver’s licenses.