May 19, 2017
Collectively, these organizations represent over half a million sworn law enforcement officers. On this last day of National Police Week, let's join them in supporting this bill. In this body, Members tend to frequently use the term…
Bob Goodlatte
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Bob Goodlatte is a former Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving Virginia's 6th congressional district from 1993 to 2019. During his tenure, he was known for his work on issues related to agriculture, technology, and internet policy. Goodlatte played a significant role in introducing legislation such as the Internet Gambling Prohibition Act of 1999 and the Rural Local Broadcast Signal Act. He also served as the Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, where he focused on matters including intellectual property and immigration reform.
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May 18, 2017
At this time, I am pleased to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Buchanan), the chief sponsor of the legislation.
May 17, 2017
We are here today to address an imposing threat to one of the foundational aspects of our economy, the national bankruptcy system. A well-functioning bankruptcy system provides relief to consumers, allows businesses to reorganize…
May 17, 2017
I want to express my appreciation to Dave Reichert for taking the lead on this very appropriate Special Order to recognize our Nation's law enforcement. No one better represents that law enforcement here in the United States Congress than…
May 16, 2017
This is a good bill. It is a bipartisan bill. I thank Members on both sides of the aisle for their contributions to this effort. I again commend the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Sensenbrenner) for reintroducing this bill. I urge my…
May 16, 2017
I don't have any additional speakers, and I reserve the balance of my time to close.
May 16, 2017
At this time I am pleased to yield as much time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Ratcliffe), the chief sponsor of the legislation.
May 16, 2017
The House of Representatives works on many important issues, but few are more important than making sure that innocent arrestees are promptly released and that culpable suspects are not released to strike again. Rapid DNA technology has…
May 16, 2017
On June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed a resolution establishing an official flag for the new American Nation. The resolution, now known as the Flag Act of 1777, stated that the flag would be ``thirteen stripes, alternate…
May 16, 2017
It is my pleasure to yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hurd), the chief author of this legislation.
May 16, 2017
Police officers and military veterans have much in common: Both wear uniforms, both protect and serve, and both face great physical risk in executing their duties. It is understandable, then, that many military servicemen and -women seek…
May 16, 2017
I again commend the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Hurd) for his thoughtful legislation and his outstanding leadership on this issue. This is good legislation that will help young military men and women find employment in law enforcement where…
May 16, 2017
I urge my colleagues to support this good legislation. I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Goodlatte) that the House suspend the rules and…
Apr 26, 2017
Intellectual property is a critical and growing part of our Nation's economy, and the Register of Copyrights has a crucial role in the numerous copyright policy issues that impact it. Four years ago, the Judiciary Committee began…
Apr 26, 2017
I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Florida will be postponed. Amendment No. 2 Offered by Ms. Judy Chu of California The Acting…
Apr 26, 2017
I claim the time in opposition to the amendment, but I do not oppose the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Without objection, the gentleman from Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes. There was no objection.
Apr 26, 2017
I have no speakers remaining, and I am prepared to close when Ranking Member Conyers concludes. I reserve the balance of my time.
Apr 26, 2017
On that I demand the yeas and nays. The yeas and nays were ordered. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, this 5- minute vote on passage of the bill will be followed by a 5-minute vote on the Speaker's approval of the…
Apr 5, 2017
In 2008, our economy suffered one of the most significant financial crises in history. In the midst of the crisis and in response to a fear that some financial firms' failures could cause severe harm to the overall economy, the Federal…
Apr 3, 2017
If we do not send the message that this system is meant to stop people from buying firearms who are prohibited by law from buying firearms, what is the point of this system?
Mar 27, 2017
When the Obama administration sailed off, it left in its wake a systematically dismantled immigration enforcement infrastructure.
Mar 24, 2017
I want to tell you why I am supporting this legislation, the American Health Care Act. Kaye, from Roanoke, contacted me about President Obama's promise that she could keep her health care. She shared that she received a letter from her…
Mar 21, 2017
The McCarran-Ferguson Act was originally passed to leave the regulation of the business of insurance with the States and to allow insurers to engage in certain procompetitive collaborative activities. This legislation limits significant…
Mar 21, 2017
Our health insurance industry is in a dire situation. Premiums and deductibles are skyrocketing, hundreds of percent in some cases. In the State of the gentleman who is the chief sponsor of this bill, the State of Arizona, there has been a…
Mar 21, 2017
I claim the time in opposition to the motion. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia is recognized for 5 minutes.
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