115th Congress

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Washington, D.C. – Today, President Trump signed into law the Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act (FOSTA), a product of the House Judiciary Committee. This legislation provides restitution for sex trafficking victims and enhances criminal penalties for websites that facilitate illegal prostitution or sex trafficking.

Washington, D.C. -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following statement regarding the announcement by Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) that he will not seek re-election: "Speaker Ryan has served the people of Wisconsin's First Congressional District, as well as his fellow Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, with great distinction.

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Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved by a vote of 409-2 the Combat Online PredatorsAct (H.R. 4203). This bill, introduced by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) and approved by the House Judiciary Committee in November 2017, protects children by combating the stalking and cyberstalking of minors.

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today gave the following statement on the House floor in support of the Combat Online Predators Act (H.R. 4203). This bill protects children by combating the stalking and cyberstalking of minors. Chairman Goodlatte: Today, I am pleased we are voting on H.R.

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