Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Statement on UN Security Council Vote on Iran Nuclear Agreement

Press Release 07.20.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Ranking Member, issued this joint statement on passage of a United Nations Security Council resolution endorsing the Iran nuclear agreement: “We are disappointed that the UN Security Council passed a resolution […]

Chairmen Royce, McCaul to President on Iran Deal: UN Security Council Should Wait Until Congressional Review is Complete

Press Release 07.16.15

Washington, D.C. – Today U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, sent a letter to President Barack Obama regarding the recently announced Iran nuclear agreement. In the letter, the two Chairmen urge the President to delay any […]

Readout of House Foreign Affairs Chairman Ed Royce’s Call with Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken on Iran Deal

Press Release 07.14.15

Raises concerns about agreement, Administration rush to the UN Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after a phone call with Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken: “Today, I spoke with Deputy Secretary of State Tony Blinken. We discussed the agreement reached […]

Chairman Royce Convenes Hearing on Iran Nuclear Agreement – Opening Statement Below

Press Release 07.14.15

Watch hearing live here: http://1.usa.gov/1O3zi0u Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has convened a Committee hearing to examine the now-finalized Iran nuclear agreement. The hearing is entitled “Implications of a Nuclear Agreement with Iran: Part II.” Information, including testimony from witnesses (Hon. Joseph I. Lieberman, Gen. […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Final Iran Nuclear Agreement

Press Release 07.14.15

Iran won’t even have to cheat to be a step away from the bomb, dominate the region and secure its oppressive regime at home, says Foreign Affairs Chair Hearing to Examine Nuclear Deal Begins at 10 a.m. TODAY Washington, D.C. –Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this […]

Chairman Royce Comments on Iran’s al-Quds Day

Press Release 07.10.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement on Iran’s al-Quds Day rallies on Friday, where crowds chanted “death to Israel” and “down with America.” Chairman Royce said: “As negotiations continue in Vienna, back home in Tehran the regime and its supporters have taken to […]

Chairman Royce Comments as Iran Talks Continue

Press Release 07.09.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement after Secretary of State John Kerry announced that talks with Iran continue. Secretary Kerry’s statement comes after the House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on the potential Iran agreement this morning. Chairman Royce said: “I’m glad […]

Committee to Examine the Implications of a Nuclear Agreement with Iran – Today 10am

Press Release 07.09.15

Hearing begins anticipated Congressional review Washington, D.C. – Today at 10:00 a.m., as the Obama Administration works to complete a final nuclear deal with Iran, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing entitled, “Implications of a Nuclear Agreement with Iran.” The hearing is the first in […]

Chairman Royce Comments on Latest Iran Extension Announcement

Press Release 07.07.15

What is the rush? asks Foreign Affairs Chair Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement after it was announced that negotiations surrounding Iran’s nuclear program will be extended until July 10th: “While negotiations with Iran can’t continue forever, there is no push from […]

Chairman Royce Comments as Iran Demands UN Arms Embargo Lifted

Press Release 07.06.15

Iranian negotiators clearly feel emboldened, says Foreign Affairs Chair Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement after reports surfaced that Iran is now pushing for the United Nations’ arms embargo on the country to be completely lifted as part of a final nuclear […]