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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.
I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 3, line 10, after the dollar amount, insert ``(decreased by $23,600,000)''. Page 28, line 22, after the dollar amount…
I want to thank the chairman of the subcommittee for joining me in opposition to this amendment. Shield laws for reporters are not a bad concept at all, but this is hardly the way to go about doing it. No State has a law like this language…
I thank the chairman of the committee for yielding, and I rise to join him in opposition to this amendment. Madam Chair, this amendment would undermine diversion control and thereby potentially increase drug abuse by creating a significant…
I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Culberson), the chairman of the subcommittee.
I thank the chairman and the ranking member. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from Virginia? There was no objection. Amendment Offered by…
How much time do I have remaining? The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Virginia has 2 minutes remaining.
My amendment prevents the Department of Justice from requiring mandatory donations as part of settlement agreements. The Department of Justice is systematically subverting Congress' budget authority by using settlements to funnel money to…
The supporters of this amendment claim that this is a states' rights issue. However, it is not that simple, not hardly. Drug manufacture and use is inherently an interstate problem. For example, we need look no further than at one of the…
This is precisely the sort of protectionism that the commerce clause is intended to prevent.
The unifying theme of this legislative hearing is 'No Regulation Without Representation.'
It is critical that we make permanent the Internet Tax Freedom Act once and for all to protect consumers and maintain growth and grow access to the Internet.
I am a strong supporter and a proud cosponsor of the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act introduced by Chairman Goodlatte.
We need to keep it affordable so that Americans of all backgrounds can access the Internet rather than adding to the already huge burden faced by taxpayers.
May I inquire how much time remains on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia has 3\1/4\ minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from Texas has 3\1/2\ minutes remaining.
May I ask how much time is remaining on each side? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Virginia has 5\3/4\ minutes remaining. The gentlewoman from Texas has 9\1/4\ minutes remaining.
At this time, it is my pleasure to yield 5 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Poe), a member of the Judiciary Committee and a champion in the fight against child sex trafficking and the author of one of the underlying pieces of…
At this time, it is my pleasure to yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Babin).
We welcome everyone to this morning's hearing on policing strategy for the 21st century.
We are here today to consider comprehensive legislation that will help address the scourge of human trafficking, generally, and child sex trafficking, specifically, that is occurring in every corner of the United States as we stand here…
It is my pleasure to yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from South Dakota (Mrs. Noem) who has also contributed a major piece of the legislation before the House today.
There is mounting evidence that DOJ is systematically subverting Congress' budget authority by using settlements to funnel money to activist groups.
I think their objectives are very good. But where do you come off funding them as opposed to the Congress funding them.
I think that kind of culture, just by the numbers the city auditor found there, really changed the department for the better.
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