Smith & Wasserman Schultz Applaud Arrest of Child Pornographers (08/3/2011)
Washington, D.C. – Today more than 50 people were arrested as part of an investigation into an online global child pornography ring. Though successful, the recent news underscores the need to better equip law enforcement with the tools...more
Smith Supports Significant Spending Cuts (08/1/2011)
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the House of Representatives passage of legislation that cuts federal spending by more than the debt ceiling is increased...more
House Passes Bill to Reauthorize Temporary Nurse Visa Program (08/1/2011)
Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today approved a bill (H.R. 1933) sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) to help hospitals in inner-city neighborhoods and rural areas that have difficulty attracting nurses...more
Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children from Child Pornography
(07/28/2011)
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today passed a bill to help investigators track down dangerous pedophiles and protect children from sexual exploitation. The bill passed by a vote of 19-10...more
Smith to President: Amnesty Buries U.S. in Debt (07/25/2011)
Washington, D.C. – Today, President Obama will speak at the National Council of La Raza's annual conference. Media reports expect the President to discuss so-called comprehensive...more
Committee Approves "See Something, Say Something Act" (07/20/2011)
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved legislation to better protect citizens who report suspicious activity indicating possible terror activity...more
Committee Approves Bill to Eliminate Visa Lottery (07/20/2011)
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved the Security and Fairness Enhancement (SAFE) for America Act (H.R. 704), a bill that eliminates the diversity visa program...more
Smith and Conyers Introduce Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Venue Bill (07/14/2011)
Washington, D.C. – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) today introduced legislation to prevent forum-shopping in chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization cases...more
Committee Approves Keep Our Communities Safe Act (07/14/2011)
Washington, D.C. – The House Judiciary Committee today approved the Keep Our Communities Safe Act (H.R. 1932), a bill to stop the release of dangerous criminal immigrants into American communities. The bill was reported favorably to the House floor by a vote of 17-14...more
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