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.

PHOTO: Chairman Royce Meets with Tunisia’s Head of Government

Press Release 07.11.17

“Today many of the terrorists who went to Syria and Libya to fight for ISIS are beginning to come home, posing serious threats to Tunisia. It is in the U.S.’s national security interests to continue helping Tunisia combat these returning terrorists by maintaining foreign assistance levels.”

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Empowering Women in Developing World – Tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Press Release 07.11.17

Tomorrow at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing to explore the opportunities and benefits of increasing women’s economic participation and empowerment in developing countries. The hearing, entitled “Beyond Microfinance: Empowering Women in the Developing World,” is part of a series of hearings to examine the challenges facing women and girls around the globe.

Chairman Royce Proposes NDAA Amendment to Hold Russia Accountable

Press Release 07.07.17

For years now, Vladimir Putin has blatantly disregarded Russia’s obligations under the landmark INF treaty. His recent deployment of banned nuclear-tipped missiles poses serious threats to U.S. national security interests.