House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following statement regarding President Trump’s Buy American, Hire American Executive Order, which includes important reforms to the H-1B Visa program: “I applaud President Trump for his efforts to spur job creation, economic growth, and American competitiveness by improving our country’s high-skilled immigration programs. “The President’s Buy American, Hire American Executive Order directs the Secretaries of the appropriate a...
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There are few crimes more jarring than those committed against innocent children. Much progress has been made over the past few decades in preventing, investigating, and prosecuting child exploitation crimes. Unfortunately, child abuse and exploitation still happens every day, and we still have a great deal of work to do, especially as predators exploit technological advances in order to hurt kids. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and there is no time like the present to bring gre...
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As the health care debate continues, let’s take a look at one aspect of the health care system that has the support of many in both parties. Community Health Centers (CHCs) have long been recognized as a proven and nonpartisan solution to primary care access. In fact, Community Health Centers provide primary care for over 25 million people in 9,800 rural and urban communities across the United States. So, just what is a Community Health Center? For over 50 years, Community Health Centers, also k...
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Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement upon the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to be the next associate justice to the Supreme Court of the United States: “Judge Neil Gorsuch has proven himself to be one of the most qualified jurists to be nominated to the Supreme Court, and it is a pleasure to see him confirmed to the highest court in the land. “Throughout the long and daunting confirmation process, Judge Gorsuch...
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Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) released the following statement calling on the U.S. Senate to confirm Secretary of Agriculture nominee, Governor Sonny Perdue: “Agriculture is the lifeblood of our nation and the economic backbone of Virginia’s Sixth District. As a senior member of the House Committee on Agriculture, and a former Chairman, I urge my Senate colleagues to swiftly confirm Governor Sonny Perdue prior to the upcoming district work period. Our farmers and producers need a strong and ...
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Adding to the House Judiciary Committee’s work to protect children from exploitation and abuse, the Committee today approved two additional bills to strengthen penalties for child predators and fight abuse of children abroad by U.S. citizens. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement on today’s Committee approval of these bills: “When it comes to protecting children, we must ensure our laws are airtight to prevent predators from facing no consequence...
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Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, today asked Department of Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly to provide information on the suspects who allegedly murdered a teen boy from Lynchburg, Virginia. According to press reports, Jose Coreas-Ventura, Lisandro Posado-Vasquez, and Victor Rodas have each been charged with second degree murder for their alleged roles in murdering 17-year-old Raymond Wood in Bedford County, Virginia. Media reports indicate that...
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On March 29, 1973, the last combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam. They served, they fought, and they sacrificed. But when they returned home to the United States, like many who returned earlier in the war, they were not met with cheers of support and thanks. Instead of parades and celebrations, those who served in Vietnam were greeted with a cold, and at times, hostile reception. It was truly a dark moment in our nation’s history when those who served our country were reviled instead of rev...
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Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) announced today that the Congressional Art Competition for high school students throughout the Sixth Congressional District of Virginia is now underway: “Capturing the beauty of nature in paint, sketching a scene from the past, or snapping a photo of life today – these are just some of the many ways art can tell a story. The Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity for students to showcase their talents and share their story with visitors to the U.S....
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Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, today issued the following statement on the Department of Justice Office of the Inspector General report, “Review of the Department’s Oversight of Cash Seizure and Forfeiture Activities.” The report found that the Justice Department does not measure how its asset seizure and forfeiture activities advance criminal investigations and does not require its state and local task force officers to receive training on federal asset se...
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