The House of Representatives today passed 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. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) has issued the following statement: Chairman Goodlatte: “Over the past year, the House Judiciary Committee has work...
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The American Farm Bureau Federation released the following statement on the inclusion of the Agricultural Guestworker Act in the Securing America’s Future Act (H.R. 4760): The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on all members of Congress to support House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte in his goal of including the AG Act in the Securing America’s Future Act. “We are at a crisis point in agriculture,” American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall said. “Chairman Bob Goodlatte wan...
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On Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at 11:00 a.m., the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations will hold a hearing on the Implementation of the Survivors’ Bill of Rights Act. This hearing will examine the successes and challenges of the Survivors’ Bill of Rights, including legislation passed in the states to codify rights for sexual assault survivors, resources available to victims, additional actions from federal agencies on best practices and the preservation of evide...
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Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following statement today on the nomination of Thomas T. Cullen to serve as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia: “The position of United States Attorney plays a critical role in ensuring justice is served in our communities and the rule of law outlined in our Constitution is followed. I applaud President Trump’s nomination of Thomas Cullen to fill this post in the Western District of Virginia. Mr. Cullen is highly qualifi...
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Most importantly, the ADA Education and Reform Act achieves the ultimate goal of the ADA: to provide more accommodations for Americans with disabilities more quickly.
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On January 5, 2018, the FBI received a tip about Cruz. According to FBI's protocols, this information “should have been assessed as a potential threat to life.”
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Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017, a product of the House Judiciary Committee. Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement: “This legislation provides important reforms to the ADA that will provide more access for persons with disabilities, educate businesses on the proper way to provide public accommodations, and fend off costly and wasteful lawsuits. The ADA Education ...
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I-81 is a key route for transportation in Virginia as well as through much of the eastern United States. While high traffic is evidence of the growing economic strength of the commonwealth, high usage has an impact on road conditions, congestion, and safety
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One of the highest priorities of the Judiciary Committee during my time as Chairman has been to protect children from harm, and the recent sentencing of Dr. Nassar highlights the need for serious reforms to protect young athletes and hold predators accountable.
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