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June 28, 2017
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved by voice vote the Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act (H.R. 2480). This bill, authored by Representative Vicky Hartzler (R-Mo.), ensures that state and local governments are able to obtain and use federal law enforcement grant funding for programs that combat human trafficking, including programs aimed at reducing demand for commercial sex.
The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program is the primary provider of federal criminal justice funding to state and local jurisdictions.
June 28, 2017
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 Judgment Fund Transparency Act (H.R. 1096).
Chairman Goodlatte: In an effort to ensure prompt and equitable payment of court judgments against the United States, Congress created the Judgment Fund in 1956, which over time has become a permanent, indefinite appropriation for the payment of both court judgments and settlements.
June 28, 2017
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 Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act (H.R. 2480).
Chairman Goodlatte: Yesterday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hosted the State Department’s ceremony to launch the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report – the 17th installment of the report, which assesses government efforts around the world to combat human trafficking.
June 28, 2017
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 Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act (H.R. 2480).
Chairman Goodlatte: Yesterday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hosted the State Department’s ceremony to launch the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report – the 17th installment of the report, which assesses government efforts around the world to combat human trafficking.
June 28, 2017
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 Empowering Law Enforcement to Fight Sex Trafficking Demand Act (H.R. 2480).
Chairman Goodlatte: Yesterday, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson hosted the State Department’s ceremony to launch the 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report – the 17th installment of the report, which assesses government efforts around the world to combat human trafficking.
June 28, 2017
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.
June 28, 2017
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.
June 27, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) today sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats to renew their call for the number of U.S. persons included in Section 702 collections.
June 27, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) today sent a letter to Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats to renew their call for the number of U.S. persons included in Section 702 collections.
June 27, 2017
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. I look forward to working with Karen to advance our pro-growth agenda focused on economic opportunity, prosperity, and freedom for all Americans.”
The House Republican Steering Committee recommended this committee assignment.