House Committee On The Judiciary
Committee Background
| Year Established |
1813 |
| Key Issues |
Matters relating to federal courts administration and law enforcement agencies; Oversight of the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security |
| Jurisdiction |
U.S. Courts administration; immigration and naturalization; refugee admissions; treaties and international agreements; intellectual property; federal criminal code; prisons and criminal law enforcement; parole and pardons; constitutional amendments and rights; federal civil rights; ethics in government; medical malpractice and product liability; patent and trademark law; bankruptcy and commercial law; antitrust matters; regulatory reform; House impeachment proceedings |
Committee Leadership
Chair Bob Goodlatte (R - VA)
Chair
Ranking Mem. Jerry Nadler (D - NY)
Ranking Member