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Washington, D.C. -Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today hosted a bipartisan retreat for members of the House Judiciary Committee. Though Chairman Smith had planned the retreat following the midterm elections, it comes on the heels of the Arizona shooting and calls for national leaders to tone down the rhetoric used in public debates. This is the first time in recent memory that a Chairman of the Judiciary Committee has held a bipartisan retreat.
Washington, D.C. - Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today announced the House Judiciary Committee's Republican subcommittee assignments for the 112th Congress.
Chairman Smith: "The House Judiciary Committee is focused on efforts to create jobs, strengthen national security, protect intellectual property, prevent frivolous lawsuits, and keep children safe from Internet sex predators. Each member of the Committee brings valuable insight, expertise and a commitment to passing legislation that benefits Americans."
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the GAO's report on E-Verify:
Washington, D.C. - Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Comcast-NBCU merger.
Chairman Smith: I am pleased that the Justice Department, FCC, Comcast, and NBC Universal were all able to agree on merger terms that they believe will promote competition and innovation. However, I am disappointed that the review took so long. The merger was announced more than a year ago and the Justice Department and FCC could have conducted a more expeditious review.
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) today introduced a bill to close a dangerous loophole in America's federal drug laws. The loophole allows drug trafficking organizations in the U.S. to plot their international drug shipments without fear of domestic prosecution.
Washington, D.C. -Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today announced the House Judiciary Committee’s subcommittee chairmen for the 112th Congress.
Chairman Smith: “The House Judiciary Committee is often referred to as the guardian of the Constitution. Our members have a solemn duty to protect the principles of liberty, equality and justice for all Americans.
Washington, DC - Ranking Member Lamar Smith (R-TX) issued the following statement today in response to a report from the Center for American Progress and Immigration Policy Center.
“The fact is that illegal immigrants take jobs from American workers, particularly poor and disadvantaged citizens and legal immigrants. Even the study admits that the best outcome for American low-skilled workers is the removal of the illegal immigrant population.
Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today outlined the Committee’s role in the upcoming debate on the vote to repeal Democrats’ misguided government takeover of health care.
Washington, D.C. - Chairman Elect Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today announced the reorganization of the House Judiciary Committee, including the addition of an Intellectual Property Subcommittee.
Washington, D.C. - The House Republican Steering Committee today approved adding nine Republican Members to the Judiciary Committee. Chairman Elect Lamar Smith (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the new members:
Chairman Elect Smith: “The House Judiciary Committee is often referred to as the guardian of the Constitution. We have a responsibility to protect the principles of liberty, equality and justice for all Americans.