Crime, Terrorism and Homeland Security

Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act(S. 534). House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement: Chairman Goodlatte: “I am pleased that the House has passed bipartisan legislation to prevent abuse in amateur athletics.

Washington, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks on the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a critical national security tool.

Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Judiciary Committee approved by voice vote the Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 2017 (H.R. 506). This bipartisan legislation punishes those who knowingly scheme to defraud veterans of their federal benefits. Specifically, this bill closes a loophole that allows bad actors to escape punishment by committing the fraud in person.

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 Preventing Crimes Against Veterans Act of 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 Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 (H.R. 1865). Chairman Goodlatte: Today I’m pleased the Committee is considering H.R. 1865, the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017.

Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved a bill to protect the Second Amendment and curb gun violence, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (H.R. 38). This bipartisan bill, sponsored by Representative Richard Hudson (R-N.C.), allows people with a state-issued concealed carry license or permit, or individuals who are citizens of states that do not require a permit to carry a concealed firearm, to carry a concealed firearm in any other state that allows concealed carry, as long as the individual follows the laws of that state. H.R.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (H.R. 38). Chairman Goodlatte: Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I rise in strong support of H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017. Throughout my career in elected office, I have believed in and adhered to two fundamental principles regarding firearms policy.

Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today unanimously approved by a vote of 409-0 the Stopping Abusive Female Exploitation (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3317). This bill, introduced by Congressman Dave Trott (R-Mich.) and approved by the House Judiciary Committee last month, prevents a horrific crime against women and young girls by increasing the maximum penalty for female genital mutilation. The Center for Disease Control estimates that at least half a million females in the United States have undergone genital mutilation or are at risk of having it done.