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.

Markup of H.R. 115; H.R. 510; H.R. 613; H.R. 1039; H.R. 1892; H.R. 1761

Markup

Date:

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 10:00 AM

Location:

2141 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

Subcommittees:

Committee on the Judiciary (115th Congress)

The Week Ahead for the House Judiciary Committee: April 24-28, 2017

April 21, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced its schedule for the week of April 24-28, 2017. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2610:00 a.m.Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations Hearing on: Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Prisons and the U.S. Marshals Service Witnesses:

The Honorable Thomas R.

House Judiciary Committee Approves More Bills to Protect Children

April 5, 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 additional bills to strengthen penalties for child predators and fight abuse of children abroad by U.S.

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Global Child Protection Act

April 5, 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 Global Child Protection Act (H.R. 1862). Chairman Goodlatte: Today, we continue our efforts to combat child exploitation by marking up legislation designed to address loopholes in current law. We must assure that those who hurt children are not permitted to evade responsibility due to oversights or unintended legal inconsistencies.

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Strengthening Children’s Safety Act

April 5, 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 Strengthening Children’s Safety Act (H.R. 1842). Chairman Goodlatte: This legislation, introduced by our colleague Mr. Ratcliffe, a former U.S.

Markup of H.R. 1842; H.R. 1862; H.R. 659

Markup

Date:

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 11:00 AM

Location:

2141 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

Subcommittees:

Committee on the Judiciary (115th Congress)

Markup of H.R. 1667; H.R. 1695; H. Res. 184; and H. Res. 203

Markup

Date:

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 10:00 AM

Location:

2141 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING

Subcommittees:

Committee on the Judiciary (115th Congress)

House Judiciary Committee Approves Bills to Protect Children

March 22, 2017

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved three bills to protect children from abuse and sexual exploitation.

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act

March 22, 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 Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 1188). Chairman Goodlatte: It has been over a decade since President George W. Bush signed into law the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. The Walsh Act was a monumental bill, changing how this nation addresses registering, monitoring, and apprehending sex offenders.

Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Targeting Child Predators Act

March 22, 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 Targeting Child Predators Act of 2017 (H.R. 883). Chairman Goodlatte: Over the past few decades, the Internet has revolutionized every aspect of modern society, including the ways we communicate, socialize, and conduct our business and geopolitical affairs.

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