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February 15, 2018
Washington, D.C. -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today sent a letter to U.S.
February 15, 2018
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017, a product of the House Judiciary Committee. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Representative Ted Poe (R-Texas), chief sponsor of this legislation, have released the following statements:
Chairman Goodlatte: “This legislation provides important reforms to the ADA that will provide more access for persons with disabilities, educate businesses on the proper way to provide public accommodations, and fend off costly and wasteful lawsuits.
February 15, 2018
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following remarks in support of H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017. H.R. 620 is a bipartisan bill that promotes access for persons with disabilities and gives business owners and local communities the tools they need to accommodate all their visitors without fear of a lawsuit.
Chairman Goodlatte: Private enforcement of Title III of the ADA is a critical tool for disabled individuals to gain access to places like restaurants and shopping centers.
February 15, 2018
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following remarks in support of H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017. H.R. 620 is a bipartisan bill that promotes access for persons with disabilities and gives business owners and local communities the tools they need to accommodate all their visitors without fear of a lawsuit.
Chairman Goodlatte: Private enforcement of Title III of the ADA is a critical tool for disabled individuals to gain access to places like restaurants and shopping centers.
February 14, 2018
Washington, D.C. - Today, the President signed the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, a product of the House Judiciary Committee’s efforts to protect children from abuse. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement:
Chairman Goodlatte: “Today, I was extremely happy to witness the President sign the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act, which will make amateur athletics safer for future generations of competitors. As I have watched the U.S.
February 14, 2018
Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., the Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee will hold a hearing entitled “The Effect of Sanctuary City Policies on the Ability to Combat the Opioid Epidemic.”
This hearing will examine the lack of cooperation between state and local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities. The hearing will specifically focus on the opioid epidemic and how drug enforcement operations benefited from past communication with U.S.
February 14, 2018
Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, February 15, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., the Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee will hold a hearing entitled “The Effect of Sanctuary City Policies on the Ability to Combat the Opioid Epidemic.”
This hearing will examine the lack of cooperation between state and local law enforcement agencies and federal immigration authorities. The hearing will specifically focus on the opioid epidemic and how drug enforcement operations benefited from past communication with U.S.
February 9, 2018
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced its schedule for the week of February 12-16, 2018.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15
9:00 a.m.
Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security
Hearing on: The Effect of Sanctuary City Policies on the Ability to Combat the Opioid Epidemic2141 Rayburn House Office Building
All hearings and markups are streamed live at judiciary.house.gov.
February 7, 2018
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today released the following statement on President Trump’s signing of a National Security Presidential Memorandum to establish a National Vetting Center (NVC):
“The President carried through on yet another promise to the American people. The establishment of the National Vetting Center, within the Department of Homeland Security, will streamline information sharing and strengthen the vetting process for individuals wishing to come to our country.
“Terrorists have made it clear that they will exploit our nation’s immigration system to harm Americans and our interests.
February 5, 2018
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of Andrei Iancu as Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO):
“I am pleased the Senate has finally acted on the nomination of Andrei Iancu as Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Mr. Iancu is incredibly accomplished in the field of intellectual property law and has been a strong advocate for an effective U.S. patent system throughout his career.
“The USPTO has been a valued partner in the House Judiciary Committee’s efforts to protect American innovation and creativity, which are key to job creation and economic prosperity.