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Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) appeared on “America’s Newsroom” on Fox News to discuss efforts to combat sanctuary cities and enhance public safety. This week, the House of Representatives will vote on two bills authored by Chairman Goodlatte, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (H.R. 3003) and Kate’s Law (H.R.

Washington, D.C. -- Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) welcomed Representative Karen Handel (R-Ga.) to the House Judiciary Committee. Chairman Goodlatte: “I am pleased to welcome Karen Handel to the House Judiciary Committee.  Between her years in the private sector and her long career in local and state government, Congresswoman Handel will bring a unique perspective to the House Judiciary Committee.

Washington, D.C. -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today announced that Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.) will be the new Chairman of the Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee, replacing Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) who was recently named Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Additionally, Rep. Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) has been named Chairman of the Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee, replacing Rep.

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee began consideration of theRefugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (H.R. 2826), a bill authored by Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee Vice-Chairman Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.).

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee began consideration of theRefugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (H.R. 2826), a bill authored by Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee Vice-Chairman Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.).

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to rescind the Obama Administration’s unilaterally-created program allowing potentially millions of unlawful immigrants to remain in the United States, the “Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents.” “Secretary Kelly made the right decision to end the Obama Administration’s unconstitutional executive amnesty program, which has already been struck down by the federal courts.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s decision to rescind the Obama Administration’s unilaterally-created program allowing potentially millions of unlawful immigrants to remain in the United States, the “Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents.” “Secretary Kelly made the right decision to end the Obama Administration’s unconstitutional executive amnesty program, which has already been struck down by the federal courts.

Washington, D.C. -- Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) welcomed Representative John Rutherford (R-Fla.) to the House Judiciary Committee. Chairman Goodlatte: “I am pleased to welcome John Rutherford to the House Judiciary Committee.  As a former law enforcement officer and Sheriff of Duval County, Florida, Congressman Rutherford brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Committee.  His expertise on our criminal justice system makes him particularly well suited to serve on the Judiciary Committee.  I look fo