It was a rare opportunity for bipartisan participation. and the bill was voted on out of committee by voice vote. The responsibilities of the Department of Justice are wideranging and the department. by and large. has done a good job in enforcing laws to protect American citizens. E 1415 Not only does the department have the responsibilities of apprehending. prosecuting. and incarcerating criminal offenders. it must also uphold the civil rights of all Americans. enforce the laws to protect the environment. ensure competition of business in the private sector by fighting potential monopolies. fight against fraud. terrorism. and drug trafficking. and enforce the immigration and naturalization laws. Mr. Speaker. the department has been extremely successful in reducing the incidence of violent crime. particularly in the area of hate crimes. in reducing juvenile violence. and enforcing our laws at the border to prevent migrant trafficking. Mr. Speaker. this legislation is an important piece of legislation. and certainly deserves the full support of the Members of this House.
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