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Committee Approves FY24 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Bill
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
On June 22, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Subcommittee.
Committee Releases FY24 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Bill
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 22, 2023
On June 22, the House Appropriations Committee released the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Subcommittee.
Committee Approves FY24 Homeland Security Bill
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
On June 21, the Full Committee met to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 bill for the Homeland Security Subcommittee.
Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Bipartisan Bill to Preserve Strong, Independent Journalism and News Organizations
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 21, 2023
Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the bipartisan Journalism Competition and Preservation Act, introduced by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Kennedy (R-LA), to the full Senate on a bipartisan vote of 14-7.
Durbin, Gillibrand, Graham Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Allow Victims of Age Discrimination to Seek Justice and Accountability
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
Today, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), along with Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC), announced the introduction of the bipartisan Protecting Older Americans Act.
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Judiciary Committee Hearing on Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of Unaccompanied Children
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled, “Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of Unaccompanied Children.
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Supreme Court Ethics Reform
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
Today’s hearing is the third hearing the Senate Judiciary Committee has held this year on the topic of judicial ethics
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Judiciary Committee Hearing on Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of Unaccompanied Children
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing entitled “Ensuring the Safety and Well-Being of Unaccompanied Children.”
Durbin Questions Witness During Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 20, 2023
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned witnesses at the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law hearing entitled, “Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights.”
Biden White House threatened with subpoena from Jim Jordan for 'censorship' records
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 19, 2023
News Release: House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) is dangling the possibility of a subpoena to the White House to uncover records on how it "coerced and colluded with companies and other intermediaries to censor speech."
Sacramento Area Group Charged for Shipping Fentanyl Pills Across the United States
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
A federal grand jury returned a 17-count indictment Thursday against Sacramento residents Marcus Miller, 33; Reginald Jones, 33; Felicia Shaw, 31; Jimmy Van II, 38; and Jazzmine Campbell, 30; charging them with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, in addition to other drug and gun charges, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.
New Information Reveals IRS Agent Used Fake Name to Target Ohio Resident
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 19, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel revealing new information that an IRS agent visited an Ohio taxpayer on April 25, 2023, using a fake alias and deceptive tactics to secure entry into the taxpayer's home. The letter ...
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Judiciary Committee Hearing on Oversight of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
As sunset of Section 702 approaches, today’s hearing features testimony from five senior administration officials
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Judiciary Committee Hearing on Oversight of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 19, 2023
As sunset of Section 702 approaches, today’s hearing features testimony from five senior administration officials
EXCLUSIVE: Jim Jordan Subpoenas Woke ESG ‘Cartel’ Company
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: House Judiciary Chairman Rep. Jim Jordan sent a subpoena Wednesday to the CEO of Ceres, calling on the executive to explain corporate environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts that could violate federal antitrust laws.
Republicans Release New Information On January 6 Pipe Bomb Investigation
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Chairmen Thomas Massie (R-KY), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Jim Jordan (R-OH), and Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray revealing new information surrounding the FBI's investigation into pipe bombs placed near the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and Republican National Committee (RNC) on January 5, 2021.
Chairman Jordan Subpoenas Documents and Communications Related to ESG and Climate Action 100+
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 17, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) issued a subpoena for documents and communications related to the efforts of Ceres and Climate Action 100+ to advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies. These entities facilitate companies' adoption of ESG-related goals in ways that may violate U.S. antitrust law.
Granger, Calvert on FY24 Defense Appropriations Bill
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
On June 15, the Defense Subcommittee met to consider its Fiscal Year 2024 bill. The measure was approved by the Subcommittee
New Information Reveals IRS Agent Used Fake Name to Target Ohio Resident
By DOJ Newswire Report | Jun 16, 2023
Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Daniel Werfel revealing new information that an IRS agent visited an Ohio taxpayer on April 25, 2023, using a fake alias and deceptive tactics to secure entry into the taxpayer's home.
Chairmen Jordan and Massie Expand Investigation into Banks Voluntarily Sharing Customers’ Private Financial Data with the FBI
By DOJ Newswire | Jun 15, 2023
News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) and Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Chairman Thomas Massie (R-KY) sent letters to Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase & Company, PNC Financial Services, Truist, U.S. Bankcorp, and Wells Fargo about banks voluntarily providing the federal government with customers' private financial data in the wake of January 6, 2021.