Foreign Affairs Committee Continues Efforts to Combat Human Trafficking

Press Release 05.03.17

Human trafficking is increasingly perpetrated by organized, sophisticated criminal enterprises, and profits from this illicit industry contribute to the expansion of organized crime and even terrorism in the United States and worldwide.

Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Syria Sanctions

Press Release 05.03.17

This bill is a step toward regaining leverage and imposing accountability for Assad’s flagrant violations of international norms and human decency.

Chairman Royce’s Floor Statement on North Korea Sanctions Bill

Press Release 05.02.17

Today the House of Representatives began consideration of House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce’s (R-CA) Korean Interdiction and Modernization of Sanctions Act (H.R. 1644). The bipartisan bill strengthens sanctions targeting North Korea’s Kim Jong Un regime. On the House floor, Chairman Royce delivered the following remarks (as prepared for delivery)...

Foreign Affairs Committee Markup – Tomorrow 10 a.m.

Press Release 05.02.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the Committee will meet TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 3 at 10 a.m. to consider various foreign affairs measures.

Chairman Royce: Hamas is Not Changing

Press Release 05.01.17

“Until Hamas recognizes Israel’s right to exist, its words are meaningless. I will see to it that Hamas remains designated a terrorist organization as long as it continues to launch rocket attacks against Israeli civilians, remains an Iranian proxy, and engages in other acts that threaten the U.S. and Israel.”

Chairman Royce Statement on Retirement of Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen

Press Release 04.30.17

"As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee – and its first woman chair – she’s been a relentless advocate for human rights, and a powerful voice on the need to address the dangerous Iranian regime, defend allies like Israel, and so much more."

A Look Ahead—May 1-5

Press Release 04.28.17

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

Chairman Royce Welcomes Argentine President Macri to U.S. Capitol

Press Release 04.27.17

It was good to welcome President Macri to the Capitol for a discussion about a number of shared priorities, including the worsening crisis in Venezuela. President Macri has been making difficult economic reforms that should bring growth and attract foreign investment, while reasserting Argentina's vital leadership role in the Americas.

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Syria

Press Release 04.27.17

Today at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing entitled “Syria After the Missile Strikes: Policy Options.” Below is Chairman Royce’s opening statement (as prepared for delivery) at the hearing...

Chairman Royce to Convene Syria Hearing – Tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Press Release 04.26.17

“Assad’s war has killed nearly half a million innocent men, women and children and driven 14 million Syrians from their homes. The turmoil of this brutality including chemical weapons has allowed ISIS to capitalize. And the previous administration’s dithering only made things worse. Now, moving ahead, this administration must work with Congress to lay out clear policy goals.”