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August 11, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the announcement from President Trump declaring the opioid crisis as a national emergency:
“The opioid epidemic currently plaguing the United States is destroying lives, families, and communities across the United States and it shows no signs of stopping. We have all heard the grim statistics: 91 Americans die each day from an opioid overdose. That is more than 33,000 a year. These people are our neighbors, friends, and loved ones and need our help.
August 3, 2017
Washington, D.C. -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Vishal Amin as the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC):
“I commend the Senate for confirming Vishal Amin as the White House's next Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator. Vishal has been a valued member of my staff at the House Judiciary Committee for a number of years.
August 3, 2017
Washington, D.C. -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Vishal Amin as the U.S. Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator (IPEC):
“I commend the Senate for confirming Vishal Amin as the White House's next Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator. Vishal has been a valued member of my staff at the House Judiciary Committee for a number of years.
August 1, 2017
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Christopher Wray as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI):
“I commend the Senate for confirming Christopher Wray as the next Director of the FBI. The FBI is the premier law enforcement agency in the world, and it is critical to have a director who holds the trust of the American people. Mr. Wray received overwhelming bipartisan support throughout his confirmation process in the U.S. Senate.
August 1, 2017
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Christopher Wray as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI):
“I commend the Senate for confirming Christopher Wray as the next Director of the FBI. The FBI is the premier law enforcement agency in the world, and it is critical to have a director who holds the trust of the American people. Mr. Wray received overwhelming bipartisan support throughout his confirmation process in the U.S. Senate.
August 1, 2017
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement in response to two Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports on integrity of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program:
Chairman Goodlatte: “The U.S. government must ensure that those approved for refugee resettlement in the United States are eligible for such protection and do not pose a risk to the safety and security of this country.
August 1, 2017
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement in response to two Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports on integrity of the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program:
Chairman Goodlatte: “The U.S. government must ensure that those approved for refugee resettlement in the United States are eligible for such protection and do not pose a risk to the safety and security of this country.
July 27, 2017
Chairman Goodlatte: March 2, 1995, was a pivotal day in the history of our country. On that day, the U.S.
July 27, 2017
Chairman Goodlatte: March 2, 1995, was a pivotal day in the history of our country. On that day, the U.S.
July 26, 2017
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved by a vote of 19-11 legislation to reform the asylum system. The Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act (H.R. 391), originally introduced by Representative Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) and now sponsored by Representative Mike Johnson (R-La.), makes a number of improvements to our nation’s laws to prevent fraud and abuse in the asylum system and ensure that it is reserved for those truly fleeing persecution in their home countries.