Chairman Royce Welcomes Flow of Yemen Relief Through Hudaydah Port

Press Release 12.20.17

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement after the Saudi-led coalition announced that Hudaydah port in Yemen is open to all humanitarian and commercial goods: “It’s encouraging that Hudaydah port is reportedly now open to all humanitarian and commercial goods, including fuel. This, along with the movement […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Admin’s National Security Strategy

Press Release 12.18.17

“Over the past 12 months, the U.S. has notched important wins in the fight against ISIS, moved swiftly to cut off cash to North Korea’s nuclear program, and led in confronting the full range of threats posed by Iran."

Foreign Affairs Committee Advances Bill to Cut Off Human Traffickers’ Access to Banking System

Press Release 12.14.17

Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed four measures, including, as amended, the End Banking for Human Traffickers Act of 2017 (H.R. 2219). The legislation, authored by Chairman Royce, helps law enforcement and financial institutions identify and report suspected human traffickers so that they can be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

UPDATED: A Look Ahead—December 13-15

Press Release 12.13.17

Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming committee event:

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Cambodia’s Descent

Press Release 12.12.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today delivered a statement at a Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific hearing entitled “Cambodia’s Descent: Policies to Support Democracy and Human Rights.”

A Look Ahead—December 11-15

Press Release 12.08.17

Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming committee events:

House Stands with the Venezuelan People

Press Release 12.07.17

The House of Representatives today passed two measures – H.R. 2658 and H. Res. 259 – supporting the Venezuelan people’s democratic and human rights.

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Counterterrorism Efforts in Africa

Press Release 12.07.17

Today at 9:30 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing entitled “Counterterrorism Efforts in Africa.”

House Condemns Burma’s Ethnic Cleansing of Rohingya

Press Release 12.06.17

Today, the House of Representatives passed H. Con. Res. 90, which condemns the Burmese military’s ethnic cleansing of the Rohingya and calls for an end to the attacks and immediate restoration of humanitarian access to Rakhine State.

Chairman Royce Statement on Israel

Press Release 12.06.17

“I welcome the administration’s decision to recognize Israel’s self-identified capital. Sovereign nations have a right to determine their seat of government, and our close ally Israel should not be treated differently. Relocating the U.S. Embassy should be done carefully, and in a way that advances our national security interests in a dangerous and unstable region."