Washington, D.C. -Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following statement, as prepared, on the House floor in support of H.R. 4445, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021: "H.R. 4445, the 'Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act,' would restore access to justice for survivors of sexua... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4445, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, by a bipartisan vote of 335-97. This legislation will void forced arbitration agreements in any contract if a sexual assault or harassment claim is brought, providing survivors the freedom to decide what legal path works best for them. “Last No... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared, during a Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties hearing on "Examining the History and Importance of 'Lift Every Voice and Sing':" "The song 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' has been a beacon of hope to generations of Americans. Its messa... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022, a comprehensive package that makes transformational investments to strengthen America’s competitiveness on the global stage: “The America COMPETES Act is an essential part of House Democrats efforts ... Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship Chair Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), and House Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet Chair Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced H.R. 6577, The Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2022, a bill that transitions the nation’s immigration court system into an independ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee and Congressional Black Caucus leaders sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and FBI Director Christopher Wray requesting an immediate briefing on their investigations into a recent wave of bomb threats targeting historically Black colleges and universities across the nation. The letter was signed by Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Su... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared, during a hearing on "Respecting Artists with the American Music Fairness Act:" "Music has the power to bring people together. Now, more than ever, as we continue to seek means of staying connected amid a global pandemic, people are turning to music to enjoy and... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House posted text of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength Act of 2022. The America COMPETES Act of 2022 includes a historic investment to surge production of American-made semiconductors, tackles supply chain vulnerabilities to make more goods in America, turbocharges America’s scientific research and t... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Chairs of the House and Senate Homeland Security Committees, House and Senate Judiciary Committees, and House Oversight Committee sent a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) requesting it conduct a review of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) use of Critical Incident Teams along the southwest border. The letter – sent by 10 Committee and Subco... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared, during a Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security hearing on "The First Step Act, The Pandemic, and Compassionate Release: What Are the Next Steps for the Federal Bureau of Prisons?": "Thank you, Madam Chair, for holding this very important heari... Read more »
