Judiciary

Senate committee advances Hatch bill to create human trafficking advisory council

Legislation introduced by U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) to establish a special advisory council to crack down on human trafficking…

7 years ago

Katko testifies on importance of legislation to crack down on synthetic drug trafficking

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) testified before a congressional panel on Tuesday about the importance of passing legislation he introduced…

7 years ago

Meehan, Brooks lead bipartisan crack down on ‘doxxing’, online extortion

Online crimes such as sharing non-consensual pornography would be prohibited under federal law as part of bipartisan legislation introduced by…

7 years ago

Combating opioid crisis tops legislative agenda of Bipartisan Heroin Task Force

Members of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force outlined a legislative agenda on Tuesday that includes measures that would crack down…

7 years ago

Ernst introduces bill to develop pipeline of qualified attorneys to practice military law

U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced legislation last week to strengthen the military justice system by giving military attorneys access…

7 years ago

Katko-led bipartisan bill seeks to outlaw synthetic drugs that pose risk to public health

U.S. Rep. John Katko (R-NY) introduced a bipartisan bill on Monday to address the nation’s synthetic drug overdose epidemic, mainly…

7 years ago

House approves Roby legislation to protect children by cracking down on global sex tourism

The House passed a bill that U.S. Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL) introduced to address gaps in federal laws that allow…

7 years ago

House passes Ratcliffe bill to keep children safe by closing sentencing loopholes for repeat sex offenders

The House approved legislation on Monday that U.S. Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) introduced to address loopholes in federal laws that…

7 years ago

House unanimously approves Bishop bill to ensure youth-serving groups can access background checks

Legislation that U.S. Rep. Mike Bishop (R-MI) introduced to ensure that organizations serving the youth and elderly can access FBI…

7 years ago

Buchanan’s Thin Blue Line Act passes House

The House approved legislation last week from U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) to ensure severe penalties are imposed for the…

7 years ago

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