Voting Resources
Lamar Smith
July 13th, 2012
After a week of arguments in Texas’ voter ID case, it is clear that the Justice Department’s case is based on biased and flawed evidence. The Administration’s case is so weak that it crumbles under the pressure of facts....
July 10th, 2012
The House Judiciary Committee today approved the Child Protection Act of 2012 (H.R. 6063) by voice vote.
June 28th, 2012
While millions of Americans are disappointed by today’s decision, Congress will not be deterred in our commitment to repeal Obamacare. The individual mandate may have been found to be constitutional as a tax, but that doesn’...
June 25th, 2012
The U.S. Supreme Court today upheld one of the four provisions challenged in the Arizona’s immigration law (S.B. 1070). Specifically, the Court ruled that Arizona’s local law enforcement can ask for proof of residency if...
June 8th, 2012
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) grilled Attorney General Eric Holder at a hearing Thursday in Washington, D.C. about whether White House officials were aware of ATF’s Operation Fast & Furious...
March 23rd, 2012
The House of Representatives Thursday approved legislation to repeal part of Obamacare and implement medical liability reforms to reduce frivolous lawsuits that drive up the cost of health care. The House voted 223-181 to...
March 15th, 2012
Congressman Lamar Smith hosted a small business forum Wednesday at Northeast Lakeview College in Universal City. Over 80 local small business owners attended this forum to learn about sources of available funding,...
January 23rd, 2012
The House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on February 15 to examine questions regarding the constitutionality of recent recess appointments by the Obama administration. I released the following statement regarding...
December 13th, 2011
Today, the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce released a report on the economic impact of the aerospace industry in San Antonio. Conducted by two professors at Trinity University, the report estimates the economic impact of...
July 12th, 2012
Today I sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting that seven senior Administration officials be made available for interviews with the Committee about recent national security leaks.
July 9th, 2012
June 29th, 2012
Today, I introduced legislation to protect children from sexual exploitation. The Child Protection Act of 2012 (H.R. 6063) increases penalties for the possession of child pornography, raises funding and resources for the...
June 28th, 2012
I introduced bipartisan legislation to help protect the trade secrets of American companies from foreign thieves. The Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012 (H.R. 6029) helps deter...
June 10th, 2012
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) responded to the announcement that Attorney General Eric Holder has appointed two federal prosecutors to investigate recent leaks of highly classified national...
April 30th, 2012
Today, I released a report on the U.S. Justice Department’s disregard of the Constitution and rule of law. As Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, Congressman Smith is leading efforts to oversee Attorney General Eric...
March 21st, 2012
The House Judiciary Committee Tuesday approved a bill to provide immediate relief to small businesses and freeze the implementation of significant regulations by the Obama administration. The Regulatory Freeze for Jobs...
March 12th, 2012
Today’s decision by the Justice Department to challenge Texas’ voter ID law is another example of the Obama administration’s abuse of executive authority. The people of Texas overwhelmingly supported the State’s law to...
January 20th, 2012
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to the Senate decision to postpone consideration of legislation to help combat online piracy.I have heard...
December 1st, 2011
The House of Representatives today passed legislation to provide urgently needed help to small businesses by a vote of 263-159. The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2011 (H.R. 527) requires agencies to identify...
