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Washington, D.C.  – The House of Representatives today approved by a vote of 413-5 the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Reduction Act (H.R. 5046). This bipartisan bill, authored by Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.), combats the opioid epidemic by establishing a streamlined, comprehensive opioid abuse grant program that encompasses a variety of new and existing purposes, such as: vital training and resources for first responders and law enforcement; criminal investigations for the unlawful distribution of opioids; drug courts; and residential substance abuse treatment.

Washington, D.C.  – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the statement below on the United States District Court for the District of Columbia’s ruling in favor of the House of Representative’s lawsuit challenging the Obama Administration’s use of unappropriated funds to implement the Affordable Care Act.

Chairman Goodlatte: “Today’s ruling by the DC federal court is an important step toward restoring the separation of powers and stopping President Obama’s power grab.

Chairman Goodlatte: Today, the United States is in the throes of an epidemic of prescription opioid and heroin abuse.  Every Member of this body has heard a tragic story about a constituent who has become addicted to opioids, and tragically, many have lost their lives to the addiction. The statistics are shocking.  In 2014, 47,055 Americans died from a drug overdose.  Of those deaths, 18,893 were attributable to prescription pain relievers, and 10,574 were related to heroin.  The number of opioids prescribed nearly tripled from 1991 to 2013.  Though the United States has 5% of the world’s population, Americans consume 80% of the global opioid supply.  More th

Chairman Goodlatte: Today, the United States is in the throes of an epidemic of prescription opioid and heroin abuse.  Every Member of this body has heard a tragic story about a constituent who has become addicted to opioids, and tragically, many have lost their lives to the addiction. The statistics are shocking.  In 2014, 47,055 Americans died from a drug overdose.  Of those deaths, 18,893 were attributable to prescription pain relievers, and 10,574 were related to heroin.  The number of opioids prescribed nearly tripled from 1991 to 2013.  Though the United States has 5% of the world’s population, Americans consume 80% of the global opioid supply.  More th

Washington, D.C.  – Representative J. Randy Forbes (R-Va.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), and Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) today introduced 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.

Washington, D.C.  – Representative J. Randy Forbes (R-Va.), House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), and Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) today introduced 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.

Chairman Goodlatte: Thank you, Chairman King, for convening this third hearing of the Task Force on Executive Overreach, this one focusing on executive overreach in foreign policy. I’ll focus my remarks on the recent deal the President struck with Iran on its nuclear capability, a deal that primarily meets Iran’s goals -- in that sanctions are lifted, nuclear research and development continues, and America’s safety is compromised – but doesn’t include any requirements for inspections that can verify compliance anytime and anywhere.  Amazingly, among the deal’s many flaws is an end to a ban prohibiting Iranians from coming to the U.S.

Washington, D.C.  – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement upon the signing of the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (S. 1890) into law: “Creativity and innovation has been one of the primary drivers of our nation’s economy, and our ability to protect innovation has made the United States the envy of the world.