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July 31, 2012

Chairman Smith: Internet child pornography may be the fastest growing crime in America, increasing an average of 150% per year.  Every day online criminals prey on America's children with virtual anonymity.  And according to recent estimates, there are as many as 100,000 fugitive sex offenders in the U.S. 

July 31, 2012

Washington, D.C. - The House Judiciary Committee today released a report finding that thousands of illegal and criminal immigrants released by federal authorities as a result of the Obama administration’s lax immigration policies have gone on to commit more crimes, including murder, rape, kidnapping, and child molestation. 

July 26, 2012

Washington, D.C. - The House today passed the Red Tape Reduction and Small Business Job Creation Act (H.R. 4078) by a vote of 245-172.

July 20, 2012

Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and nearly a dozen Judiciary Republicans today sent a letter to U.S.

July 13, 2012

Washington, D.C. - Arguments are scheduled to conclude today in the Obama administration’s case challenging Texas’ voter ID law, which requires voters to show a valid, government-issued photo ID at the polls.

July 12, 2012

Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting that seven senior Administration officials be made available for interviews with the Committee about recent national security leaks.

July 12, 2012

Washington, D.C. - A broad coalition of U.S. employers, higher education, and trade and professional organizations today issued a letter to all Members of the U.S.

July 11, 2012

Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today expressed concern about the effect of classified leaks on national security at a Crime Subcommittee hearing in Washington.

July 11, 2012

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Lamar Smith (TX-21) today voted to repeal the President’s costly and ineffective government takeover of the health care sector. The Republican-led House of Representatives passed the Repeal of Obamacare Act (H.R. 6079) by a vote of 244-185.

July 10, 2012

Washington, D.C. - The House Judiciary Committee today approved the Child Protection Act of 2012 (H.R. 6063) by voice vote. Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas), chief sponsor of the bill, praised the Committee vote.