Chairman Royce: For North Koreans there is no Freedom

Press Release 07.13.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) joined the Korean Church Coalition’s annual rally for North Korean freedom. Today’s rally comes just a week after the State Department released, “Report on Serious Human Rights Abuses and Censorship in North Korea,” which was mandated by Chairman Royce’s North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016.

House Votes to Block Admin’s Purchase of Iran’s Heavy Water

Press Release 07.13.16

Today, the House of Representatives passed legislation prohibiting the Obama administration from purchasing heavy water from Iran. In April, the administration agreed to pay $8.6 million for 32 metric tons of heavy water. Passing today’s legislation, No 2H2O from Iran Act (H.R. 5119), will ensure U.S. taxpayers aren’t subsidizing Iran’s production of this sensitive material.

Foreign Affairs Committee Markup – Tomorrow 10:15 a.m.

Press Release 07.13.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the Committee will meet TOMORROW, Thursday, July 14 at 10:15 a.m. to consider...

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on State Department’s Efforts to Counter Terrorists Online – Today at 10 a.m.

Press Release 07.13.16

Today we continue our oversight of the Administration’s response to ISIS and Islamist extremism. Specifically, we’ll be looking at the State Department’s efforts to counter ISIS’ message online.

UPDATED: A Look Ahead—July 13-15

Press Release 07.12.16

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

Chairman Royce to Convene Human Rights Hearing – Today at 10 a.m.

Press Release 07.12.16

Today at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing to examine the troubling increase of human rights violations around the globe. The hearing is entitled “Human Rights Under Siege Worldwide.” Below is Chairman Royce’s opening statement (as prepared for delivery):

Chairman Royce Statement on South China Sea Ruling

Press Release 07.12.16

“I commend the Philippines, a longtime friend and partner of the United States, for working to resolve this conflict peacefully. Beijing’s refusal to participate in these proceedings is particularly disappointing since they have participated and benefited from other international rulings at the World Trade Organization."

Chairman Royce Statement on Expulsion of Russian Officials

Press Release 07.08.16

“Attacks on America’s diplomats cannot be tolerated, period. Expelling Russian officials is an appropriate first step. But the administration must bolster efforts on a number of fronts – including international broadcasting – to confront Vladimir Putin’s continued aggression.”

A Look Ahead—July 11-15

Press Release 07.08.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, July 12 Hearing: Human Rights Under Siege Worldwide 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 12 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman Invited Witnesses Include: The Honorable Mark P. Lagon […]

Chairman Royce Welcomes South Korea-U.S. Deployment of THAAD to Counter North Korean Threats

Press Release 07.08.16

"The deployment of the THAAD defensive missile system will help protect against Kim Jong Un’s illicit weapons programs. Along with new sanctions mandated by my North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016, this action demonstrates the strong resolve of the U.S. and South Korea to promote peace, stability, and respect for human rights.”