Congress Urges Reunification of Korean Families

Press Release 12.10.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement after the Senate passed H. Con. Res. 40, co-authored by Royce, seeking the reunification of Korean American families separated during the Korean War

Chairman Royce Meets with Baltic Delegations

Press Release 12.07.16

Following today’s meeting with delegations from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the below statement

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Compassion International’s Work in India

Press Release 12.06.16

Today at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) convened a hearing to discuss Compassion International’s work in India. The hearing is entitled “American Compassion in India: Government Obstacles.”

House Demands Enhanced Embassy Security, Oversight, and Accountability at State Department

Press Release 12.05.16

Tonight the House of Representatives passed the State Department Authorities Act (S. 1635), legislation initiated by Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA). The bipartisan bill strengthens embassy security, bolsters oversight, and advances much-needed reforms at the State Department.

Members of Congress Urge Transparency for Ghana’s Election

Press Release 12.05.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA), Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY), and Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Ranking Member Karen Bass (D-CA) issued the following statement urging transparency and credibility for Ghana’s upcoming election

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Compassion International’s Work in India – Tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Press Release 12.05.16

Tomorrow at 10 a.m., Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing to discuss Compassion International’s work in India. The hearing is entitled “American Compassion in India: Government Obstacles.”

A Look Ahead—December 5-December 9

Press Release 12.03.16

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

Chairman Royce Speaks With Syria’s White Helmets

Press Release 12.03.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement after receiving an update from Farouq Habib of the Syrian Civil Defense, also known as the White Helmets, on the latest in Aleppo: “Before ending my call with Farouq, I promised to share his message. Shelling continues to be relentless. […]

PHOTO: Speaker Ryan Signs Chairman Royce’s Iran Sanctions Extension Act

Press Release 12.02.16

Today, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) signed Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce’s (R-CA) legislation to provide a long-term extension of the Iran Sanctions Act.

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on Compassion International’s Work in India

Press Release 12.02.16

“In three weeks, Compassion International – which provides critical tutoring, nutrition and medical services to children in India – could be shut down because of Indian government regulators. It is my hope that by bringing attention to this issue, 145,000 children will not be tragically denied services they desperately need. And then, relations between the two countries will be even stronger.”