CongressmanBob Goodlatte

Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on the FBI’s decision to not recommend criminal charges against former State Department Secretary Hillary Clinton for her mishandling of classified information through private email servers and sent a letter to FBI Director Comey raising concerns about the Bureau’s decision. “I am concerned that despite finding Secretary Clinton acted with extreme carelessness and there is evidence of pot... Read more

It was an act of pure evil. On what should have been a quiet Sunday morning, Americans instead woke to the jarring news of a deadly terrorist attack in Orlando. As a nation, we join the Orlando community and the families of the victims in mourning those who were lost and praying for healing. Sadly, it is the latest in a string of terror attacks here in America – plots that have not been carried out by foreign terrorists but by Americans, against Americans, on American soil. It is a stark reminde... Read more

Second Plank of Bold Agenda Includes 67 Recommendations to Protect the Homeland, Defeat the Terrorists, Tackle New Threats, and Defend Freedom. Read more

Sometimes less is more. But when it comes to keeping our communities safe from terrorist threats, security comes before shortcuts. A bill that I strongly support, the Visa Integrity and Security Act, addresses the gaping holes in our immigration process that allow those who wish Americans harm to game the system. During a House Judiciary Committee hearing late last year, a State Department Assistant Secretary testified that “Applicants to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program are currently subject... Read more

They fought for love of country – for a deeply held belief in freedom and liberty. Sons, daughters, mothers, and fathers, they gave their last full measure of devotion in service to the United States. As we mark Memorial Day, the American men and women lost in the line of duty are at the forefront of our minds. They are heroes in the truest sense of the word and exemplify what it means to serve selflessly. While nothing we do can repay the cost these men and women have paid or take away the grie... Read more

The House of Representatives today approved two bills to protect law enforcement officers’ lives by reauthorizing the bulletproof vest program and by ensuring officers are able to defend and protect themselves on and off-duty. Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) praised the passage of these bills: “This week, we honor our nation’s law enforcement officers who paid the ultimate sacrifice. As officers put their lives on the line every day for their fellow citizens, we must ensure that we provide the... Read more