Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security
May 18, 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 Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act (H.R. 1973).
Chairman Goodlatte: Protecting the amateur athletes who represent the United States in competitions throughout the world is vitally important to the Judiciary Committee. These athletes are overseen by national governing bodies such as USA Swimming and USA Gymnastics which were chartered by the U.S. Olympic Committee.
May 17, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the announcement that Former FBI Director Robert Mueller has been named as special counsel to oversee the FBI’s investigation of Russia’s efforts to influence the U.S. election.
“Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein made the right decision by appointing a special counsel to oversee the FBI’s investigation of Russia’s efforts to influence our nation’s 2016 presidential election.
May 17, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement Act (S. 419).
Chairman Goodlatte: In 1976, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits (PSOB) Act.
May 17, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks during the Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee hearing on “Challenges Facing Law Enforcement in the 21st Century.”
Chairman Goodlatte: Each May, our nation celebrates National Police Week. It is an opportunity to recognize the men and women of law enforcement, and to honor their service and sacrifice.
May 16, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act (H.R. 1428).
Chairman Goodlatte: Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Police officers and military veterans have much in common. Both wear uniforms. Both protect and serve. And both face great physical risk in executing their duties.
May 16, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act (H.R. 1892).
Chairman Goodlatte: On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution establishing an official flag for the new American nation.
May 16, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting Act of 2017 (H.R. 1616).
Chairman Goodlatte: Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
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May 16, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Rapid DNA Act (H.R.
May 12, 2017
Washington, D.C.— On Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations will hold a hearing entitled, “Challenges Facing Law Enforcement in the 21st Century” during the national observation of Police Week.
The hearing will examine the most challenging aspects of policing today, and provide Members of Congress with the opportunity to thank law enforcement for their service.
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2141 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING