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Senator Collins Questions Secretary of Defense on Terrorism Threat From Afghanistan
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
“We can't lose sight of the fact that Afghanistan is once again a safe haven for many terrorist groups.”
Republicans to Hold Hearing on DOJ Targeting Pro-Lifers
By DOJ Newswire | May 15, 2023
News Release: FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL-Republican lawmakers will hold a hearing next week focusing on the Department of Justice’s targeting of pro-life activists like Mark Houck through the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, The Daily Signal has learned.
Graham Statement on the Durham Report
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, today made this statement after Special Counsel John Durham released a report on the origins of the FBI’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation and the false allegations of then-candidate Donald Trump’s campaign colluding with Russia.
Senate Confirms Brad Garcia to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Under the leadership of Chair Durbin, the Senate has confirmed 127 judges to lifetime appointments on the federal bench during the Biden administration
Durbin, Peters Introduce New Legislation to Respond to Immediate Needs at Our Southern Border
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
New proposal provides immediate assistance to border officials and authorities to help secure the border & efficiently process asylum seekers; also provides support to communities that receive asylum seekers
Durbin Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Rising Domestic Terrorist Threat
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 15, 2023
Following the continued rise in horrific incidents of domestic terrorism and hate crimes targeting religious and ethnic minorities and communities of color, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, reintroduced legislation to address the growing domestic terrorism threat.
Chairmen Jordan, Green, and McCaul Applaud House Passage of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023
By DOJ Newswire | May 14, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-TN), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, by the U.S. House of Representatives
Senator Murray Highlights Critical Importance of Strong Investments in Education and Workforce
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 13, 2023
On May 11, at a Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the president’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Department of Education, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke about the need to invest in education in order to ensure our kids can live up to their full potential and to strengthen our workforce and keep the American economy competitive.
Republicans Release Report on How Senior Intelligence Community Officials and the Biden Campaign Worked to Mislead American Voters
By DOJ Newswire | May 13, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairmen Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Michael Turner (R-OH) released a joint interim staff report titled, “The Hunter Biden Statement: How Senior Intelligence Community Officials and the Biden Campaign Worked to Mislead American Voters." Based on closed-door testimony and documents ...
Senator Collins Underscores Critical Need to Support Ukraine, Calls for Accelerated Delivery of Abrams Tanks
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
At a hearing to review the fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Department of Defense, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Committee, called on the Administration to provide Ukraine with swift support.
At Hearing on Defense Budget, Senator Murray Underscores Importance of Passing Timely Funding Bills to Keep Pace with Competitors and Support Military Families
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 12, 2023
On May 11, at a Senate Appropriations Defense subcommittee hearing on the President’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Department of Defense (DOD), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, highlighted the importance of timely appropriations to keep pace with our competitors’ investments, keep our country secure, and deliver the support our servicemembers and military families are counting on—and deserve.
Chairmen Jordan, Green, and McCaul Applaud House Passage of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark Green (R-TN), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act of 2023, by the U.S. House of Representatives:
Massie, Jordan demand ATF director 'clarify' and 'publicly correct' pistol brace rule testimony
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: FIRST ON FOX: Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and House Judiciary Committee chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, called on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) director to "clarify" his comments regarding the agency's pistol brace rule.
Senator Collins Calls for Continued Support from FBI, DEA to Combat Opioid Epidemic in Maine
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
During hearing, Senator Collins discussed Auburn restaurant that received $3M worth of fentanyl last month
Senator Murray Makes Clear Delivering Resources FBI and DEA Need is Mission-Critical to Keep Communities Across America Safe
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
On May 10, at a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the president’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, spoke about the need to ensure our federal law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to keep communities safe and protect our rights, and about her commitment to working with her colleagues to strengthen—not weaken—the FBI and DEA’s ability to fulfill their critical missions.
Ahead of Police Week, Graham Reintroduces Bill to Bolster Rural Law Enforcement
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member, reintroduced the COPS on the Beat Grant Program Parity Act of 2023 to make it easier for law enforcement agencies in rural and low income areas to access Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant programs.
Graham: First Transfer of Seized Russian Oligarch Assets Good News for American Taxpayer, Ukrainian People
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
Graham-Whitehouse measure to transfer funds from seized Russian assets became law last year
Chairman Jordan Presses Alphabet on Subpoena Compliance
By DOJ Newswire | May 11, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to Alphabet, Google’s and YouTube’s parent company, pressing for the company’s full compliance with the terms of the Committee’s subpoena for documents and communications. To date, Alphabet has produced just 4,049 pages ...
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Durbin’s STOP CSAM Act to Crack Down on the Proliferation of Child Sex Abuse Material Online
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 11, 2023
On May 11, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously voted to advance the Strengthening Transparency and Obligations to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment Act of 2023 (STOP CSAM Act).
Senator Murray: Living Up to Our Nation’s Commitments to Tribes Includes Delivering on Key Federal Investments—Not Slashing Them
By DOJ Newswire Report | May 10, 2023
On May 10, at a Senate Appropriations Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the president’s fiscal year 2024 budget request for Indian Country, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, discussed the need for the federal government to better live up to its commitments to our Tribes, which includes providing key federal funding for Tribal communities across Washington state and the country—not slashing vital support for Tribes, as House Republicans have voted to.