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Washington, D.C. -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the House Judiciary Committee's markup of the Protecting Access to the Courts for Taxpayers Act (H.R. 3996). Chairman Goodlatte: A well-functioning court system requires the ability for all citizens to have the right to seek redress against government action in the proper venue.

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved by voice vote a bipartisan bill to improve mental health services for law enforcement officers. The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (H.R. 2228), introduced by Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), directs the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to develop resources to equip local law enforcement agencies to address mental health challenges faced by officers.

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved by voice vote a bipartisan bill to improve mental health services for law enforcement officers. The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (H.R. 2228), introduced by Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), directs the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to develop resources to equip local law enforcement agencies to address mental health challenges faced by officers.

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved by voice vote a bipartisan bill to improve mental health services for law enforcement officers. The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (H.R. 2228), introduced by Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), directs the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to develop resources to equip local law enforcement agencies to address mental health challenges faced by officers.

The House Judiciary Committee today approved by a vote of 26-0  the Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2017 (H.R. 4010). This legislation requires recipients of congressional subpoenas to either comply with such information requests or provide a valid, specific legal reason for not complying. The bill also requires expedited review by the courts when a dispute arises regarding whether a reason for non-compliance is valid.

The House Judiciary Committee today approved by a vote of 26-0  the Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2017 (H.R. 4010). This legislation requires recipients of congressional subpoenas to either comply with such information requests or provide a valid, specific legal reason for not complying. The bill also requires expedited review by the courts when a dispute arises regarding whether a reason for non-compliance is valid.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (H.R. 2228). Chairman Goodlatte: Today, over 900,000 men and women serve as sworn law enforcement officers in the United States. Each day, they report for duty to serve and protect the American people.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the House Judiciary Committee’s markup of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (H.R. 2228). Chairman Goodlatte: Today, over 900,000 men and women serve as sworn law enforcement officers in the United States. Each day, they report for duty to serve and protect the American people.