Press Releases

July 11, 2019

"These bills help vital members of communities in my district and across the country, and passage will testify to what this committee can achieve for the American people, on a bipartisan basis, in the important areas of law within our jurisdiction . . . "

Collins statement on subpoena authorization resolution

July 11, 2019

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"At least the chairman is consistent. This is a pattern we have seen several times before: If you cooperate with him, you get a subpoena; If you ignore him, he will leave you alone. . . . This is a very haphazard way of conducting congressional oversight. It’s no wonder other committees have taken the lead on investigating the issues the chairman wants to focus on today. The Judiciary Committee, as it has been for months, is trying to play catch up."

House passes Ratcliffe bill to prosecute possession of biotoxins

July 10, 2019

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WASHINGTON — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after Rep. John Ratcliffe’s (R-Texas) legislation, the Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019, passed the House. “In Georgia, a federal court dismissed charges against a defendant for unregistered possession of ricin simply because current law failed to categorize the toxin appropriately. The Effective Prosecution of Possession of Biological Toxins and Agents Act of 2019 corrects this legislative error.

House passes Reschenthaler bill supporting police officers

July 10, 2019

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WASHINGTON — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after Rep. Guy Reschenthaler’s (R-Penn.) legislation, the Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis Act of 2019 (STOIC Act), passed the House with bipartisan support. “The Supporting and Treating Offices in Crisis Act will help save the lives of law enforcement officers across the country. As the son of a Georgia State Trooper, I understand the sacrifices law enforcement officers and their families make every day.

With support from Biggs and Lesko, House passes bill expanding access to Arizona courts

July 10, 2019

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WASHINGTON — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after H.R. 1569 passed the House. “Courts in Arizona will better serve the people of their state thanks to the leadership of Representatives Debbie Lesko and Andy Biggs. Their sensible legislation will give Arizonans easier access to federal courts so they don’t have to travel hours away to a courthouse in another area of the state.” H.R. 1569 amends federal law to make better use of judicial and attorney resources. This legislation will allow district court judges to hear cases in the existing federal courthouses in Flagstaff and Yuma.

Collins releases principles to protect online data property and privacy

July 10, 2019

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“The private sector and the government must recognize consumer data as the property of the consumer.”

Democrats protect good time credit for convicted terrorists

July 10, 2019

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WASHINGTON — House Democrats have rejected an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would ensure convicted terrorists and others who have levied war against the United States are not eligible to receive reduced sentences as a result of good behavior while incarcerated. Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, offered the amendment to prevent terrorists like John Walker Lindh from evading justice. "Terrorists have levied immeasurable tragedy on American families, and the least Congress can do is ensure we don't let them evade justice by shortening their sentences frivolously.

Roby, Collins introduce legislation to effectively prosecute violent criminals

June 27, 2019

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WASHINGTON — Reps. Martha Roby (R-Ala.) and Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, today introduced H.R. 3533, the Combat Violent Crime Act, to amend current U.S. Code to allow for more effective prosecution of individuals who commit violent crimes. “I introduced this legislation last Congress, but it is even more timely today due to the Supreme Court’s action this week to strike down part of a statute to more effectively prosecute dangerous criminals,” said Roby. “I am pleased that Ranking Member Collins joined me in introducing this legislation to give law enforcement the authority they need to combat violent crime in our communities.

Collins and Nadler ask DOJ inspector general to investigate claims of harassment at Quantico

June 26, 2019

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WASHINGTON — Reps. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee; Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), Chairman of the committee; John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) and Karen Bass (D-Calif.) sent a letter to Justice Department Inspector General Michael Horowitz asking him to investigate allegations of discrimination against women at the FBI’s Training Academy in Quantico, Virginia.

Collins statement on Copyright Office oversight hearing

June 26, 2019

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“Strong copyright protections are critical to promoting innovation and creativity, and they are critical to our economy. . . . The Copyright Office plays a key role in this system, and we in Congress are fortunate to have their advice and analysis on numerous policy matters.”