115th Congress

Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Hearing
Date:
Location:
2141 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
Subcommittees:
Committee on the Judiciary (115th Congress)
House Judiciary Committee Approves the AMBER Alert in Indian Country Act
November 29, 2017
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved by voice vote the Amber Alert in Indian Country Act of 2017 (H.R.
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House Judiciary Committee Approves Bills to Protect the Second Amendment and Curb Gun Violence
November 29, 2017
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved two bills to protect the Second Amendment and curb gun violence, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 and the Fix NICS Act of 2017. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) applauded today’s Committee approval of these bills in the statement below. Chairman Goodlatte: “Today the House Judiciary Committee took action to protect Americans’ constitutional right to bear arms and enhance public safety. The Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act ensures that law-abiding citizens’ Second Amendment right does not end when they cross state lines.
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IP Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Impact of Nationwide Injunctions
November 29, 2017
Press Release
Washington, D.C. -- On Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., the Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Subcommittee will hold a hearing entitled “The Role and Impact of Nationwide Injunctions by District Courts.” Currently, when a district court issues a preliminary injunction against a federal agency or the President, it can apply nationwide, even despite potential conflicting decisions in other
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Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Fix NICS Act
November 29, 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 Fix NICS Act of 2017 (H.R.
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Goodlatte Statement at Markup of the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
November 29, 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 Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 (H.R. 38). Chairman Goodlatte: The Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States reads, “a well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.”  In District of Columbia v.
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Goodlatte Applauds House Passage of Bill to Improve Mental Health Services for Law Enforcement Officers
November 28, 2017
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed by voice vote the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (H.R. 2228), a bipartisan bill that was approved by the House Judiciary Committee last month to improve mental health services for law enforcement officers. The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act, introduced by Congresswoman Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), directs the Department of Justice, in consultation with the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to develop resources to equip local law enforcement agencies to address mental health challenges faced by officers.

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Goodlatte Floor Statement on the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act
November 28, 2017
Press Release

Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today delivered the following remarks on the House floor in support of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (H.R. 2228). Chairman Goodlatte: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.  I yield myself such time as I may consume. Today we are voting on H.R. 2228, the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act. This bill is designed to equip local law enforcement agencies with information and resources to address mental health challenges faced by officers. Our policemen and women report for duty every day, facing and responding to danger on our behalf.

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The Week Ahead: November 27-December 1, 2017
November 27, 2017
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced its schedule for the week of November 27-Decemeber 1, 2017. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2910:00 a.m.Full Committee Markup H.R. 38, the "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017" H.R.
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Markup of H.R. 38; H.R. 4477; and H.R. 2666
Markup
Date:
Location:
2141 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
Subcommittees:
Committee on the Judiciary (115th Congress)
Washington DC Office
2138 Rayburn House Building
Washington, DC  20515
Phone: (202) 225-6906
Washington District Office
2142 Rayburn House Building
Washington, DC  20005

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