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February 25, 2016
Chairman Goodlatte: Hard-working Americans are some of the leading victims of frivolous lawsuits and the extraordinary costs that our legal system imposes. Everyday local business owners routinely have lawsuits filed against them based on claims they have no substantive connection to, as a means of forum shopping on the part of the lawyers filing the case. These lawsuits impose a tremendous burden on small businesses and their employees.
February 25, 2016
Washington, D.C. – In advance of their first idea forum today, the chairs of the Task Force on Restoring Constitutional Authority released their mission statement.
February 25, 2016
Washington, D.C—House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Constitution and Civil Justice Subcommittee Chairman Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), and the bill’s sponsor and House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) released the following statements upon the passage of the Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2016 (H.R.
February 25, 2016
Washington, D.C—House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Constitution and Civil Justice Subcommittee Chairman Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), and the bill’s sponsor and House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) released the following statements upon the passage of the Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2016 (H.R.
February 25, 2016
Washington, D.C—House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Constitution and Civil Justice Subcommittee Chairman Trent Franks (R-Ariz.), and the bill’s sponsor and House Judiciary Committee member Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) released the following statements upon the passage of the Fraudulent Joinder Prevention Act of 2016 (H.R.
February 24, 2016
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.) praised the enactment of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644) conference report, which contained a provision permanently banning state taxation of Internet access. The legislation was originally introduced by Chairman Goodlatte and Rep.
February 24, 2016
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement upon enactment of the Judicial Redress Act:
“A strong relationship with our allies in Europe is key to restoring trust between our citizens and law enforcement officials. The Judicial Redress Act increases privacy protections and ensures continued law enforcement cooperation between the United States and Europe.
February 24, 2016
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement upon enactment of the Judicial Redress Act:
“A strong relationship with our allies in Europe is key to restoring trust between our citizens and law enforcement officials. The Judicial Redress Act increases privacy protections and ensures continued law enforcement cooperation between the United States and Europe.
February 24, 2016
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., the Task Force on Executive Overreach will hold its first hearing titled “The Original Understanding of Congress’ Role and How Far We’ve Drifted from It.”
In writing the U.S. Constitution, the Founders provided the House of Representatives – known as the “People’s House” for its most direct connection to the will of the people – legislative power and the authority to originate revenue bills.
February 24, 2016
BILL EQUIPS FEDERAL PRISON OFFICIALS WITH PEPPER SPRAY TO QUELL ACTS OF VIOLENCE IN PRISONS
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved by voice vote the Eric Williams Correctional Officer Protection Act of 2015 (S. 238). This legislation, named after a Bureau of Prisons (BOP) officer who was killed by an inmate while on duty on February 25, 2013, allows trained BOP officers to use pepper spray to reduce acts of violence committed by prisoners.