115th Congress
October 12, 2017
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved by voice vote a bipartisan bill to improve mental health services for law enforcement officers.
The Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (H.R. 2228), 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.
October 12, 2017
The House Judiciary Committee today approved by a vote of 26-0 the Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2017 (H.R. 4010). This legislation requires recipients of congressional subpoenas to either comply with such information requests or provide a valid, specific legal reason for not complying. The bill also requires expedited review by the courts when a dispute arises regarding whether a reason for non-compliance is valid.
October 12, 2017
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 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (H.R. 2228).
Chairman Goodlatte: Today, over 900,000 men and women serve as sworn law enforcement officers in the United States. Each day, they report for duty to serve and protect the American people.
October 12, 2017
Chairman Goodlatte: Although the power of Congress to investigate is not set forth in any particular clause in the Constitution, congressional investigations trace their roots back to the earliest days of our Republic. In fact, what is thought to be the first congressional investigation occurred in 1792, when the House appointed a select committee to investigate the massacre of American troops under the command of Major General Arthur St.
October 11, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Today in the Washington Examiner, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) explains in an op-ed how the USA Liberty Act, a bipartisan bill to reform Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, protects both national security
October 10, 2017
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee has announced its schedule for the week of October 9-13, 2017.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1210:00 a.m.Fully Committee MarkupH.R.
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Location:
2141 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
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October 10, 2017
Washington, D.C. – Over the weekend, the Washington Post editorial board called for reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) with reforms to protect Americans’ right to due process. Last week, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr.
October 8, 2017
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) today issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s immigration priorities:
“The Trump Administration has put forth a serious proposal to address the enforcement of our immigration laws and border security. Many of these policies have been included in legislation passed by the House Judiciary Committee.
October 6, 2017
Washington, D.C. - Today, Attorney General Jeff Sessions released a Memorandum on Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty, addressed to all executive departments and agencies.
This memo issues guidance on interpreting and safeguarding religious liberty within the federal government, including twenty key principles of religious-liberty protections.