Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) and Congressman Michael Burgess (R-TX), M.D., introduced the Living Donor Protection Act, to promote organ donation and protect the rights of living organ donors.
“Every year, thousands of living Americans donate kidneys, livers, and other organs to save the lives of family members, friends, and complete strangers struggling with chronic,… Read more »
Today, a bipartisan coalition of six House Judiciary Committee members introduced, H.R. 5233, the “Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014.” The legislation creates a civil cause of action for companies to enforce their rights and safeguard trade secrets.
The bipartisan coalition includes Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee John Conyers Jr. (D-MI), Ranking… Read more »
Today, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) introduced a Senate version of H.R. 3361, the USA FREEDOM Act, which ends domestic bulk collection and reforms the government’s surveillance of United States citizens. On May 22, 2014, the House of Representatives passed the USA FREEDOM Act by a vote of 302-121. Senator Leahy’s version of the bill… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, delivered an opening statement at the subcommittee’s hearing of “Copyright Remedies.”
“We know that infringement not only damages the financial interests of copyright owners, but our Nation’s… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, delivered the following statement on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives during consideration of H.R. 4572, “The Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R.… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), a veteran member of the House Judiciary Committee, applauded President Obama for announcing that he will sign an executive order on Monday to ban federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) workers. Congressman Nadler is Vice Chair of the House LGBT Equality Caucus and a long-time supporter for… Read more »
For the second time this week, House Republicans used a procedural vote to block consideration of the “Not My Boss’ Business” bill, which would address the Supreme Court’s misguided decision in Hobby Lobby v. Burwell. Today’s vote of 226-186 mirrored a similar vote on Tuesday of 228-192 against bringing the bill up for consideration.
Pro-Choice Caucus… Read more »
Yesterday, House Republicans used a procedural vote to block consideration of the “Not My Boss’ Business” bill, which would address the Supreme Court’s misguided decision in Hobby Lobby v. Burwell. Pro-Choice Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Louise Slaughter (D-NY) and Rep. Diana DeGette (D-CO) and Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) held a press event yesterday with Leader Pelosi,… Read more »
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-10), the Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property and the Internet, delivered an opening statement at the subcommittee’s hearing of “Moral Rights, Termination Rights, Resale Royalty, and Copyright Term.” Congressman Nadler introduced the American Royalties Too (ART) Act, which… Read more »
Israel has had to fight for its right to exist in security and peace. Wars have been launched, intifadas organized, and campaigns orchestrated to try to destabilize and to destroy Israel, all aiming at the destruction of the state of Israel and the murder of its people. Today, and over the last few weeks, we have watched as Israel has been forced to defend itself against a campaign of… Read more »