Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, April 17 at 10:00 a.m., the Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee will hold an oversight hearing on the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) where Director Mark Inch will testify. The BOP protects communities by confining offenders in the controlled environments of prisons and community-based facilities that are safe, humane, cost-efficient, and appropriately secure, and that provide work and other self-improvement opportunities to assist offenders in becoming law-abiding citizens.

Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committe Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following remarks in support of his proposed Balanced Budget Amendment (H.J.Res. 2). Chairman Goodlatte: March 2, 1995, was a pivotal day in the history of our country.  On that day, the U.S.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today welcomed back Representative Keith Rothfus (R-Pa.) to the House Judiciary Committee. He previously served on the House Judiciary Committee in the 113^th Congress. Chairman Goodlatte: “I am pleased to welcome back Keith Rothfus to the House Judiciary Committee. Keith previously served on the House Judiciary Committee and helped advance our pro-growth agenda focused on economic opportunity, prosperity, and freedom for all Americans.

Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial & Antitrust Law will hold a hearing on the Permitting Litigation Efficiency Act of 2018 and the North Texas Water Supply Security Act of 2017 (H.R. 4423). These two bills will eliminate bureaucratic delays and reform litigation processes that will allow needed infrastructure projects to be completed in a timely manner. Witnesses will include:

• E. Donald Elliott, Yale Law School, Senior of Counsel, Covington & Burling, LLP; Former General Counsel, Environmental Protection Agency
• William L.

Washington, D.C. -- The House Judiciary Committee today approved by a vote of 32-0 the Music Modernization Act(H.R. 5447), bipartisan legislation that updates several key provisions of U.S.

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed into law the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA), a product of the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation provides restitution for sex trafficking victims and enhances criminal penalties for websites that facilitate illegal prostitution or sex trafficking. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) applauded the enactment of FOSTA in the statement below. Chairman Goodlatte: “I applaud President Trump for signing into law legislation that combats the scourge of online sex trafficking.

Washington, D.C. -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following statement regarding the announcement by Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) that he will not seek re-election: "Speaker Ryan has served the people of Wisconsin's First Congressional District, as well as his fellow Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, with great distinction. The role of Speaker is no easy task and one he was reluctant to take, but Paul has handled it with the thoughtful, respectful, and policy-driven approach we have come to expect from him. His achievements during his short time in this role will benefit Americans for generations to come.

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