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House passes Reschenthaler bill supporting police officers

July 10, 2019

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Collins statement on Mueller subpoena

June 25, 2019

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WASHINGTON — Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement in response to Chairman Jerrold Nadler's (D-N.Y.) move to subpoena former special counsel Robert Mueller to testify before the committee. "Three months after the special counsel completed his investigation, two months after the attorney general made the less redacted report available to congressional leadership, and two months after I asked Chairman Nadler to invite Robert Mueller to testify, we may actually get to hear from the author of the report.

Collins statement on H.R. 3401

June 25, 2019

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"After months of claiming there is no border crisis, Democrats have finally admitted the situation demands action. Yet, instead of providing sensible funding and closing the loopholes, they offer a flimsy band-aid. H.R. 3401proves Democrats are not serious about fixing this crisis."

Collins statement on Voting Rights Act Hearing

June 25, 2019

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"Americans continue to safeguard voting rights for every citizen, and increased voter turnout reflects that commitment."

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