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 Strengthening State and Local Cyber Crime Fighting 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 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. Mr.

Goodlatte Floor Statement on the Rapid DNA 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 Rapid DNA Act (H.R.

Markup of H.R. 1973; H.R. 2473; H.R. 2431; H.R. 2407; H.R. 2406

Markup

Date:

Thu, 05/18/2017 - 10:00 AM

Location:

2141 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

Subcommittees:

Committee on the Judiciary (115th Congress)

House Judiciary Committee Approves More Bills to Protect and Honor Law Enforcement

May 3, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C.

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Probation Officer Protection Act

May 3, 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 Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017 (H.R.

House Judiciary Committee Approves Bill to Combat Child Pornography

May 3, 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 a bill to combat child pornogra

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Protecting Against Child Exploitation Act

May 3, 2017

Press Release

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Honoring Hometown Heroes Act

May 3, 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 Honoring Hometown Heroes Act (H.R. 1892). Chairman Goodlatte: On June 14, 1777, the Continental Congress passed an Act establishing an official flag for our new nation.

Markup of H.R. 1892; H.R. 1761; H.R. 1039; H.R. 2266

Markup

Date:

Wed, 05/03/2017 - 10:00 AM

Location:

2141 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

Subcommittees:

Committee on the Judiciary (115th Congress)

House Judiciary Committee Approves Bills to Protect and Assist Law Enforcement Officers

April 27, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved several bills to ensure criminals who murder law enforcement officers face justice, help law enforcement identify the guilty and free the innocent, protect federal corrections officers’ safety and Second Amendment rights, and enhance public safety. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.)

Committee on the Judiciary

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