Committee on the Judiciary

The U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, also known as the House Judiciary Committee, is a standing committee of the U.S. House of Representatives. The committee has jurisdiction over a wide range of issues related to the administration of justice, including:

Federal courts and judicial procedures
Civil rights and civil liberties
Constitutional amendments
Immigration and nationality
Monopolies and antitrust issues
Crime control and law enforcement
Drug policy

The committee is responsible for considering and reporting legislation related to these areas, as well as conducting oversight of the executive branch and the federal judiciary. The committee also has the authority to impeach federal officials, including the President, and to consider articles of impeachment.

The House Judiciary Committee is chaired by the Speaker of the House or, in the Speaker's absence, the Majority Leader. The ranking minority member is the Minority Leader or, in the Minority Leader's absence, the Minority Whip. The committee is composed of members of the U.S. House of Representatives, with each state represented by at least one member.

House Judiciary Committee Approves Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize and Reform the U.S. Secret Service

May 24, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved a bill by voice vote to reauthorize and reform the United States Secret Service. The United States Secret Service Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 2605)—authored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr.

House Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Authorize Key Immigration Enforcement Agency

May 24, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved a bill by a vote of 15-8 to authorize the premier federal immigration enforcement agency. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Authorization Act (H.R. 2406), authored by Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), authorizes ICE for the first time in law and ensures a core mission is the enforcement of our nation’s immigration laws.

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the ICE Authorization Act

May 24, 2017

Press Release

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 U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act (H.R.

House Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Reauthorize USCIS

May 24, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved a bill by a vote of 14-10 to reauthorize U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to maintain the generosity and integrity of America’s legal immigration system. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Reauthorization Act (H.R. 2407), authored by Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), reauthorizes the agency, which is tasked with processing immigrant and nonimmigrant benefits petitions for those seeking temporary visas, lawful permanent residence, international adoption, and others.

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the USCIS Reauthorization Act

May 24, 2017

Press Release

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 United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Reauthorization Act (H.R.

House Judiciary Committee Approves Legislation to Strengthen Immigration Enforcement

May 24, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved the Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act (H.R. 2431) by a vote of 19-13. This bill, introduced by Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee Vice-Chairman Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), strengthens immigration enforcement, enhances public safety, protects national security, and ensures the rule of law. The Davis-Oliver Act, named after Placer County Detective Michael Davis, Jr.

House Judiciary Committee Releases Video on Efforts to Combat Child Abuse and Exploitation

May 24, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today released a video on its efforts to fight child abuse and exploitation and bring perpetrators to justice. This week, the House of Representatives is considering eight bipartisan bills produced by the House Judiciary Committee.

Goodlatte, Conyers, Gowdy, Jackson Lee Introduce Bill to Reauthorize and Reform the U.S. Secret Service

May 23, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.), Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.), and Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) today introduced the United States Secret Service Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 2605) to provide the agency the tools it needs for its critical mission of protecting the President, other protectees, and the White House complex.

Goodlatte Floor Statement on the Put Trafficking Victims First Act

May 23, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Put Trafficking Victims First Act (H.R. 2473). Chairman Goodlatte: Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Today, Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of H.R.

Goodlatte Floor Statement on the Child Protection Improvements Act

May 22, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Child Protection Improvements Act of 2017 (H.R. 695).

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