Press Releases
January 29, 2019
"There have always been faces woven into the lines of this bill. Matthew Charles is one of those faces, reminding us that investing in redemption can enrich families and communities."
Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) meets with Matthew Charles, a beneficiary of the First Step Act.
January 29, 2019
“If you’re earnestly for the people, if you want everyday citizens to have the power that only comes through their ability to hold officials accountable at the ballot box, you’d have to send this bill back to the drafting table—because the bill before us today throws a strong left hook at the Constitution and expects voters to take it on the chin.”
January 28, 2019
WASHINGTON — Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) today sent Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) a letter praising the commitment Nadler made to a bipartisan, transparent subpoena process. “The Judiciary Committee entered a new era of bipartisanship under your leadership,” wrote Collins to Nadler. “I want to thank you for agreeing to an unprecedented level of transparency, a commitment that will serve the American people well.
January 25, 2019
Washington -- The House Judiciary Committee held its first full committee meeting to introduce new members, adopt committee rules, appoint subcommittee chairs and ranking members, and approve subcommittee assignments. Chairman Jerrod Nadler (D-N.Y.) and Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statements after the Judiciary Committee’s first meeting of the 116th Congress:“I’m proud to welcome all of our Members to the House Judiciary Committee this Congress. The Committee has remained one of the most active committees in the House through lively debates, bipartisan partnerships, and advancing critical legislation.
January 24, 2019
”Restoring transparency and reporting requirements will hold the federal government accountable and help ensure our justice system does not abuse its power.”
WASHINGTON — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) today introduced the Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act. This legislation requires the federal government to keep records on Equal Access to Justice Act payments, including reimbursements to individuals for attorney’s fees accrued as a result of unjustified legal action taken by the federal government.January 23, 2019
WASHINGTON — House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-Ga.) today announced the ranking members of each of the committee’s five subcommittees. Additionally, the committee also welcomes Rep. Debbie Lesko (R-Ariz.) as its newest member.“The Judiciary Committee is tasked with leading on many fronts, from guarding personal liberty to supporting free and fair markets. Representatives Sensenbrenner, Buck, Ratcliffe, Roby and Johnson bring strong leadership to our subcommittees, and I look forward to serving alongside them,” said Collins. House Judiciary Subcommittee Ranking Members:
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January 16, 2019
WASHINGTON—Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-Ga.) and Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) today introduced the Fix the Immigration Loopholes Act to protect minors and asylum seekers, while reducing fraud at the southern border. The proposed legislation closes three significant loopholes in American immigration law and helps ensure the safety of migrant children.
“The humanitarian crisis at our southern border calls for immediate Congressional action. Loopholes in U.S. immigration laws are putting Americans and migrants at risk every day.
January 16, 2019
WASHINGTON—Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-Ga.) today announced that the Republican Steering Committee has recommended five new members to join the House Judiciary Committee. The House Republican Conference will vote to confirm members, and these will be ratified on the House floor in the coming days.
“It's an honor to welcome new members to the committee and to get to work advancing the conservative priorities that lie before us. The experience these members bring will help us serve Americans well by fighting overreach and safeguarding their fundamental liberties," said Collins.
New members of the House Judiciary Committee Republicans include:
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January 8, 2019
WASHINGTON—House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s national address:“The humanitarian crisis at our southern border demands immediate action, and I support President Trump’s commitment to securing our border. He is not alone in this commitment. Congress should address the crisis that continues to dismantle families by fixing loopholes in the law and funding border security as the faithful men and women of Customs and Border Protection offer aid to families and guard our border each day.
January 8, 2019
WASHINGTON—House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Doug Collins (R-Ga.) released the following statement regarding the introduction of H.R. 8, as introduced by Rep. Mike Thompson (D-Calif.):
“While I share my colleagues’ conviction that Congress must find effective ways to prevent violence, promote public safety, and protect life, today’s bill is not a solution on any of these fronts. Recent shootings reflect failures not of existing policy—background checks are already in place and working across the board—but failures in its implementation.