Judiciary

Hatch, Sensenbrenner bill to integrate Rapid DNA into local police departments passes Congress

Congress approved legislation on Tuesday that U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI) introduced to give…

7 years ago

Katko introduces bill to protect animal victims of crime rings, hold perpetrators responsible

The amount of time that animals are held in shelters after being seized from animal fighting and gambling rings would…

7 years ago

Minnesota Congressmen applaud Trump judicial nomination

U.S. Reps. Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Erik Paulsen (R-MN) praised President Donald Trump’s nomination of Minnesota Supreme Court Justice David…

7 years ago

Bishop leads congressional inquiry into victim compensation in 2012 meningitis outbreak

U.S. Rep. Mike Bishop (R-MI) led a bipartisan congressional call on Tuesday for an update on the disbursement of funds…

7 years ago

Katko leads bipartisan effort to amend bankruptcy law’s treatment of student debt

Federal bankruptcy rules would be reformed to allow student debt, like other forms of debt, to be discharged under bipartisan…

7 years ago

Comstock urges more funding to counter gang activity

U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) recently issued a request for House appropriators to provide as much funding as possible to…

7 years ago

Brooks introduces legislation to help prevent sexual abuse of amateur athletes

Amateur sporting organizations would be required to report suspected sexual abuse and establish policies to help prevent abuse under new…

7 years ago

Members lead legislative effort to help former inmates re-enter workforce

Legislation led by U.S. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) would help former…

7 years ago

House Judiciary Committee approves Roby, Ratcliffe bills cracking down on child predators

The House Judiciary Committee approved bills this week that U.S. Reps. Martha Roby (R-AL) and John Ratcliffe (R-TX) introduced to…

7 years ago

Joyce, Meehan form bipartisan task force to combat sexual violence

A new task force launched by U.S. Reps. Dave Joyce (R-OH) and Patrick Meehan (R-PA) on Wednesday will work to…

7 years ago

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