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.

Goodlatte Floor Statement on the Thin Blue Line Act

May 18, 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 Thin Blue Line Act (H.R. 115). Chairman Goodlatte: Thank you, Mr.

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Davis-Oliver Act

May 18, 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 Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver In Support of State and Local Law Enforcement Act (H.R.

House Judiciary Committee Approves More Bills to Combat Child Sex Abuse and Human Trafficking

May 18, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – Adding to the House Judiciary Committee’s work to protect children from exploitation and abuse, the Committee today approved two bills to protect young athletes from sexual abuse and provide victim-centered support to survivors of human trafficking. House Judiciary Committee C

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Put Trafficking Victims First Act

May 18, 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 Put Trafficking Victims First Act of 2017 (H.R. 2473). Chairman Goodlatte: Human trafficking has permeated communities and neighborhoods across America.

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act

May 18, 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 Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act (H.R.

Labrador & Goodlatte: Immigration Reform Starts with U.S. Enforcing Its Own Laws

May 18, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. - An op-ed on the need for the Davis-Oliver Act written by Immigration and Border Security Subcommittee Vice-Chairman Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today appeared on

Goodlatte Statement on Appointment of Special Counsel

May 17, 2017

Press Release

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.

Goodlatte Floor Statement on the Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Improvement Act

May 17, 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 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.

Goodlatte Floor Statement on the American Law Enforcement Heroes Act

May 16, 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 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.

Goodlatte Floor Statement on the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act

May 16, 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 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.

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