Bob Goodlatte will remain chairman of House Judiciary Committee

U.S. Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) will continue as the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee in the 114th Congress.

The House Republican Conference voted on Wednesday to confirm the GOP Steering Committee’s recommendation that Goodlatte remain in the role.

Goodlatte said he was honored to be reappointed, saying the committee “has jurisdiction over some of the most important issues facing our nation,” such as constitutional freedoms and civil liberties.

“Over the last two years the House Judiciary Committee has examined many of these issues while advancing an agenda focused on restoring economic prosperity to America,” Goodlatte said. “I am proud of the numerous legislative accomplishments we had in the 113th Congress.”

He pointed to the House’s passage of the USA Freedom Act, which ended bulk collection of data by the government, and the Innovation Act, which combats abusive patent litigation.

“In the 114th Congress, we intend to build on these successes and will continue to pursue a pro-growth agenda that is focused on creating jobs and making America more competitive and free,” Goodlatte said.