House to vote today on critical North Korea human rights bill

Blog 09.25.17

The North Korean people are enslaved and held hostage by a ruthless regime that is threatening the world with nuclear disaster. To keep America safe, we must fully deploy sanctions, diplomacy and information to compel Kim Jong Un to change course. That is why the House will vote today on H.R. 2061, the North Korean […]

Chairman Royce on Fox News: U.S. needs to press Iran

Blog 09.20.17

Today on Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom,” Chairman Royce discussed the threats Iran is posing to our ally Israel. Below are the video and key excerpts: “[W]e see… Iran moving to develop not just this ICBM capability, but they’ve now moved Iranian Guards forces onto the border with Israel in Syria. And for Prime Minister […]

Why our diplomacy matters

Blog 09.20.17

In an increasingly dangerous world, it is critical that the U.S. continues to lead – providing a diplomatic and development presence around the world. That is why, at a Council on Foreign Relations discussion yesterday, Chairman Ed Royce stressed the importance of U.S. investment in foreign assistance. Below are a few key excerpts from his […]

Chairman Royce on CNN Discusses Urgent Threat from North Korea

Blog 09.19.17

This afternoon, Chairman Royce appeared on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper from the United Nations to talk about the urgent threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

Week in Review: Time for Maximum Pressure on North Korea

Blog 09.16.17

Catching up on North Korea news following yesterday’s dangerous missile launch over Japan? Miss the news around Tuesday’s Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on tools that must be fully deployed to address the North Korean threat? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are the highlights:

ICYMI: “It’s time to go to maximum pressure”

Blog 09.11.17

In case you missed it, below is the text of Josh Rogin’s latest column, in which he lays out the case for applying maximum diplomatic and financial pressure against the North Korean regime.

9 photos of diplomacy in action

Blog 09.06.17

Last week, Chairman Royce led bipartisan delegations to South Korea and Taiwan – two of the U.S.’s most important partners in the Asia Pacific region – to advocate for peace, stability, and economic growth. The delegation met with government officials and business leaders in order to strengthen security cooperation and American job creation.

Royce: We need sustained financial pressure on North Korean regime

Blog 09.06.17

Earlier today, Chairman Royce spoke with reporters about strategies to deal with the threats posed by the rogue regime in North Korea. Here are a few key excerpts: “In speaking to defectors from North Korea, as well as other officials, it seems that the best strategy would be one of deploying sanctions, but not sanctions […]

Week in Review: Hostile Regimes and Terrorist Threats

Blog 07.29.17

From sanctioning regimes that threaten the United States to pushing for the release of American hostages in Iran, the House Foreign Affairs Committee was busy at work this week.

Royce on Fox: We’ve got to put pressure on North Korea, Russia, and Iran

Blog 07.25.17

Today on Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom,” Chairman Royce discussed the upcoming House vote on the bipartisan Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (H.R. 3364), which sanctions Iran, Russia, and North Korea for threatening U.S. national security.