Chairman Royce Statement on Iranian President Rouhani’s U.N. Speech

Press Release 09.24.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in reaction to Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s speech at the United Nations: “We don’t need words from Rouhani; we need real action from Tehran. The regime’s commitment to negotiations shouldn’t be measured by rhetoric, but […]

ICYMI Video: Chairman Royce on CNN Previews Iranian President Rouhani’s Speech at United Nations

Press Release 09.24.13

Appearing on CNN’s “The Lead with Jake Tapper” this afternoon in advance of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s speech to the United Nations, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, urged increased sanctions on the regime in Tehran. [Watch Chairman Royce on CNN HERE.] Royce called on the Senate to take up […]

Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan “Nuclear Iran Prevention Act”

Press Release 07.31.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed by an overwhelming majority the bipartisan “Nuclear Iran Prevention Act,” introduced by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee. The legislation, H.R. 850, increases pressure on the Iranian regime amid its […]

Chairman Royce Floor Statement During this Afternoon’s House Consideration of Bipartisan “Nuclear Iran Prevention Act”

Press Release 07.31.13

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, the House of Representatives will consider the bipartisan Nuclear Iran Prevention Act (H.R. 850), introduced by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Ranking Member. Approved unanimously by the Committee in May, the bill has 378 co-sponsors. During today’s […]

Royce, Engel, Committee Members Urge President to Increase Pressure on Iran

Press Release 07.01.13

Washington, D.C. – Following Iran’s recent election, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Ranking Member, along with 43 members of the Committee, sent a letter urging President Obama to increase the pressure on Iran to dismantle its nuclear weapons programs. In a […]

Royce Statement on White House Announcement of Additional Iran Sanctions

Press Release 06.03.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the White House announcement of additional sanctions against Iran: “I welcome these sanctions against Iran’s currency and the blacklisting of Iran’s automotive sector, which the House Foreign Affairs Committee targeted in the Nuclear Iran […]

Chairman Royce Statement on IAEA Report Showing Iran Advances Toward Nuclear Weapons

Press Release 05.23.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, one day after the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the Committee, issued the following statement on the latest International Atomic Energy Agency report, which confirms that Iran continues to march ahead with its nuclear weapons program. The report […]

Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Applaud Passage of Tough Iran Sanctions Legislation

Press Release 05.22.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed the Nuclear Iran Prevention Act (H.R. 850). Aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability, the legislation passed unanimously. The bipartisan legislation was introduced in February by Chairman Royce and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s […]

Chairman Royce Convenes Markup on H.R. 850, “Nuclear Iran Prevention Act”

Press Release 05.22.13

Royce Opening Statement: “Without question – we have to play every card and pull every lever we have. This legislation – developed with Ranking Member Engel – aims to do just that. In short, we attack Iran’s oil exports, hit its brutal leaders, and crimp its access to overseas cash.” Washington, D.C. – This morning, […]

Video Release: Chairman Royce Convenes Hearing to Examine U.S. Policy Toward Iran

Press Release 05.15.13

Washington, D.C. — With the bipartisan H.R. 850, Nuclear Iran Prevention Act reaching nearly 330 house cosponsors this week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) convened a hearing today to press the Obama Administration on U.S. policy toward Iran and its growing nuclear capabilities. The hearing was entitled “Preventing a Nuclear Iran.“ Video […]