House Passes Defending Economic Livelihoods and Threatened Animals Act

Press Release 07.17.18

The bipartisan legislation promotes sustainable economic development and conservation across Africa’s critical Okavango River Basin, which supports more than one million Angolans, Botswanans and Namibians, as well as the largest remaining elephant population in the world.

Royce Statement on Putin Summit

Press Release 07.16.18

"I disagree with the president’s comments. There is simply no comparing the actions of the United States and Vladimir Putin."

A Look Ahead—July 16-20

Press Release 07.13.18

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

Royce Welcomes U.N. Arms Embargo on South Sudan

Press Release 07.13.18

"All U.N. members must now help ensure the swift and effective implementation of this embargo. Brutal attacks on innocent South Sudanese men, women and children must be stopped.”

Royce Statement on DOJ’s Latest Russia Indictments

Press Release 07.13.18

"For years, we’ve known about the Kremlin’s campaign to weaponize information and chip away at our institutions. And yet for years, we have not done enough to counter it. I’m glad that’s begun to change, thanks in part to Congress, but there’s much more to be done."

Chairman Royce Highlights Export Control Reforms, Burma Sanctions at NDAA Conference

Press Release 07.11.18

"The NDAA includes important funding for military training and much-needed equipment to keep America safe, and I was pleased to join a strong bipartisan majority in passing it through the House. Of course, the NDAA also includes many other provisions key to our national interests."

House Expresses Strong Support for NATO

Press Release 07.11.18

On the opening day of the NATO Summit, the House of Representatives today passed H. Res. 256, which expresses support for the countries of Eastern Europe and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Advancing U.S. Interests in the Western Hemisphere

Press Release 07.11.18

"Today we look at U.S. policy toward Latin America and the Caribbean. Our relationships in the Western Hemisphere are forged by deep cultural and economic ties. We export a lot of goods to the Caribbean, supporting U.S. jobs. Across Latin America, our trade ties are just as strong. But today, as the region faces urgent challenges and transitions, the United States must be more engaged than ever."

House Passes Peace Corps Reform Bill

Press Release 07.10.18

Washington, D.C. – The House today passed the Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act (H.R. 2259), which enhances the transparency and accountability of the Peace Corps to improve operations and better protect volunteers. Chairman Royce submitted the following remarks for the record: “I rise today in support of H.R. 2259, the Sam […]

Helping American Families Adopt Overseas

Press Release 07.10.18

"I’ve been honored to help bring families together through overseas adoptions. These children are deeply loved by American parents, from all different backgrounds, who give them incredible care and opportunity."