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Washington, D.C. - The Committee on Rules has favorably reported a rule to allow a floor vote on the Smith Manager’s amendment to H.R. 1249, the America Invents Act. The bill is expected to be considered by the full House tomorrow.
Washington, D.C. - The Administration today announced their decision to extend the temporary deployment of National Guard troops along the Southwest border through September 30, 2011. Since their deployment, the National Guardsmen have provided support to law enforcement actions intended to reduce drug smuggling and illegal immigration. Following the announcement, C
Washington, D.C. - The House Judiciary Committee today approved a balanced budget amendment (H.J. Res. 1) to the Constitution to restore fiscal responsibility and accountability to federal government spending. The proposal for a balanced budget amendment passed the Committee by a vote of 20-12.
Washington, DC - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today introduced the Legal Workforce Act (H.R. 2164), a bill that could open up millions of jobs for unemployed Americans and legal immigrants. The legislation improves the E-Verify system and makes it mandatory for all U.S. employers.
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today sent a letterto Members of the House of Representatives expressing support for the America Invents Act (H.R. 1249) saying, “this legislation is crucial for American economic growth, jobs and the future of U.S. competitiveness.”
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Washington, D.C. - Former Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey today sent a letter to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office supporting the America Invents Act (H.R. 1249), which modernizes and reforms the patent system. H.R.
Washington, D.C. - Congress today reauthorized important national security provisions that are critical to our intelligence community’s ability to prevent terrorist attacks and keep America safe. The bill (S. 990) extends for four years three expiring provisions of the PATRIOT Act, including the roving wiretaps, business records and lone wolf provisions.
Chairman Smith: “I am pleased the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Arizona E-Verify law and their right to revoke business licenses for employers that knowingly hire illegal immigrants. Not only is this law constitutional, it is commonsense. American jobs should be preserved for Americans and legal workers.
Washington, DC - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today introduced the Keep Our Communities Safe Act (H.R. 1932) to stop the release of dangerous criminal immigrants into American communities.