Royce Statement on Russia Sanctions Deadline

Press Release 11.06.18

“No one should be surprised that Vladimir Putin refuses to swear off future use of weapons-grade nerve agents. It is unacceptable that the administration lacks a plan – or even a timeline – for action on the second round of mandatory sanctions required by U.S. law."

Royce, Engel, Smith, Bass Release Investigative Report on Problems with USAID’s Largest-ever Contract

Press Release 10.15.18

“U.S. global health assistance is critical to the wellbeing of every American,” said Chairman Royce. “It saves lives, and advances key U.S. economic and security interests. That’s why no amount of waste or mismanagement can be tolerated. I look forward to working with the administration to implement this report’s recommendations and other improvements. We’ve got to get this right.”

Royce, Engel Press for Swift Action Following Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi

Press Release 10.12.18

"Mr. President, we value our relations with Saudi Arabia. Yet murder and other blatant violations of international norms and agreements cannot be done with impunity."

Chabot, Engel, Royce Call for the Release of Reuters Journalists and Deem the Atrocities Against the Rohingya a Genocide

Press Release 09.28.18

“The Burmese military is engaging in horrific violence against Rohingya men, women and children,” Royce said. “Their actions amount to genocide."

House Reauthorizes Global Food Security Act

Press Release 09.28.18

"Reauthorizing and strengthening the Global Food Security Act will save lives and break down barriers to agriculture-led economic growth in the developing world. It will allow us to stretch our dollars further..."

House Foreign Affairs Committee Advances Ten Bipartisan Bills

Press Release 09.27.18

Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed ten bipartisan measures, including bills to condemn the crisis in Venezuela, counter Iranian destabilization of Iraq, and combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria globally.

BUILD Act Advances

Press Release 09.26.18

Today’s bill will build a modern U.S. development finance institution that will empower entrepreneurs, create jobs and reduce poverty in emerging markets. Not only is that a win for America’s exports and jobs, it also strengthens our national security.

Foreign Affairs Committee Markup – Tomorrow 10 a.m.

Press Release 09.26.18

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the committee will meet TOMORROW, Thursday, September 27 at 10 a.m. to consider:

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Burma’s Genocide Against the Rohingya

Press Release 09.26.18

Confronting genocide of the Rohingya is a moral issue. And a national security issue. No one is more secure when fanaticism and unchecked violence are growing in this part of the world.

House Votes to Sanction Iran’s Terror Arm

Press Release 09.25.18

Today’s bill will build on existing sanctions against Hezbollah by targeting its global fundraising and recruiting, as well as those who provide it weapons.