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May 25, 2016
Civil asset forfeiture reform is part of the House Judiciary Committee’s criminal justice reform initiativeWashington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved by voice vote H.R.
May 25, 2016
Chairman Goodlatte: In February of 2015, this committee held a hearing on civil asset forfeiture.  In the intervening months, the committee has continuously met with and discussed this issue with reformers, law enforcement agencies, and members and staff in an attempt to find a bill that strikes the proper balance between the need to ensure that criminals do not retain t
May 25, 2016
Chairman Goodlatte: In February of 2015, this committee held a hearing on civil asset forfeiture.  In the intervening months, the committee has continuously met with and discussed this issue with reformers, law enforcement agencies, and members and staff in an attempt to find a bill that strikes the proper balance between the need to ensure that criminals do not retain t
May 25, 2016
Washington, D.C.  – The House Judiciary Committee today approved by a vote of 14-10 legislation to strengthen visa security, curb fraud, and enhance the integrity of the immigration system. The Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 (H.R.
May 25, 2016
Washington, D.C.  – The House Judiciary Committee today approved by a vote of 14-10 legislation to strengthen visa security, curb fraud, and enhance the integrity of the immigration system. The Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 (H.R.
May 25, 2016
Chairman Goodlatte: During a Judiciary Committee hearing late last year, a State Department Assistant Secretary testified that “Applicants to the U.S.
May 25, 2016
Chairman Goodlatte: During a Judiciary Committee hearing late last year, a State Department Assistant Secretary testified that “Applicants to the U.S.
May 24, 2016
Chairman Goodlatte: Thank you, Chairman King, for convening this fifth hearing of the Task Force on Executive Overreach, this one focusing on executive overreach in federal regulations. Federal regulations take a huge toll on small business.  Warren Meyer, the owner of a company who runs campgrounds, said recently “In one year, I literally spent more personal time on co