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In the [[U.S. House of Representatives]], the '''House Judiciary Committee''' has jurisdiction over the Courts, and of substantial parts of the Federal law enforcement structure. It does not enter into the selection or confirmation of judges, that being a role Constitutionally reserved for the Senate. | In the [[U.S. House of Representatives]], the '''House Judiciary Committee''' has jurisdiction over the Courts, and of substantial parts of the Federal law enforcement structure. It does not enter into the selection or confirmation of judges, that being a role Constitutionally reserved for the Senate. | ||
The committee is chaired by Rep. [[John Conyers]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D-]][[Michigan]]); Rep. [[Lamar Smith]] ([[ | The committee is chaired by Rep. [[John Conyers]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D-]][[Michigan (U.S. state)|Michigan]]); Rep. [[Lamar Smith]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R-]][[Texas (U.S. state)|Texas]]) is [[ranking minority member]]. | ||
Under the Standing Rules of the House, it oversees: | Under the Standing Rules of the House, it oversees: |
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In the U.S. House of Representatives, the House Judiciary Committee has jurisdiction over the Courts, and of substantial parts of the Federal law enforcement structure. It does not enter into the selection or confirmation of judges, that being a role Constitutionally reserved for the Senate. The committee is chaired by Rep. John Conyers (D-Michigan); Rep. Lamar Smith (R-Texas) is ranking minority member. Under the Standing Rules of the House, it oversees:
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