Yoho, Royce, Engel, Sherman, Connolly and Chabot Introduce Bill to Bring Taiwan Back into the WHO

Press Release 07.21.17

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ted S. Yoho (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, has introduced H.R. 3320. This bipartisan bill is focused on improving the U.S. strategy for promoting Taiwan’s participation in the World Health Organization (WHO). Representatives Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; […]

Royce, Engel Introduce Hezbollah Sanctions Bill

Press Release 07.20.17

The U.S. cannot allow Hezbollah to threaten our ally Israel and undermine our interests in Syria. These sanctions will severely limit Hezbollah’s financial network and transnational criminal activities, as well as crack down on its backers – most importantly Iran.

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on U.S. Cyber Diplomacy

Press Release 07.20.17

Recent attacks affecting computers in more than 150 countries show that cyber threats know no borders. The United States must be a leader on cybersecurity in this increasingly digital world. We must ensure that our cyber strategies defend U.S. interests from cyberattacks and that we cooperate with like-minded countries to keep the internet open and secure.

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on Terrorist Threats, AUMF

Press Release 07.18.17

“While important progress has been made, terrorist groups like Al Qaeda, the Taliban, and ISIS remain dangerous security threats to the United States and our allies. As part of the committee’s ongoing oversight related to these conflicts, we will discuss these grave threats and authorities that empower our men and women in uniform to carry out important missions that help keep us safe.”

Duncan, Sires, Royce, Engel, Ros-Lehtinen Urge President to Take Further Action on Venezuela

Press Release 07.18.17

Chairman Royce: “The White House was right to make clear that the U.S. will not tolerate the Maduro regime rewriting the constitution to further undermine the rights of the Venezuelan people. We must continue to press regional leaders and the United Nations to put a stop to the Maduro regime’s violence and repression.”

Chairman Royce Statement on Second Anniversary of Iran Deal

Press Release 07.15.17

"The U.S. must continue to push back on Iran’s support for terrorism, its human rights abuses and activities that violate the nuclear deal – both in letter and in spirit.”

A Look Ahead—July 17-21

Press Release 07.14.17

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

Remarks: Chairman Royce on the Tragic Case of Liu Xiaobo

Press Release 07.14.17

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) delivered a statement today at a Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing entitled “The Tragic Case of Liu Xiaobo.” Below is Chairman Royce’s statement (as prepared for delivery) at the hearing: “Yesterday was a sad day for human […]

House Turns Tables on Human Traffickers

Press Release 07.12.17

The bill includes a provision authored by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) that allows the State Department to use cash rewards to help bring human traffickers to justice.

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Empowering Women in Developing World

Press Release 07.12.17

Today we consider some of the barriers to economic empowerment that women face in developing countries, and what this means for them, their families and communities.