Chairman Royce Statement on Strengthening U.S.-Philippines Military Alliance

Press Release 04.15.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement applauding Secretary Carter’s announcement that the United States will strengthen its military alliance with the Philippines: “It is critical the U.S. support the Philippines as it works to establish peace and stability in the region and maintain vital trade routes. That […]

Fighting ISIS: Stopping the Flow of Blood Antiquities

Press Release 04.15.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) published the following today on Medium.com highlighting his trip to the Middle East and North Africa, and Wednesday night’s Senate passage of H.R. 1493, sponsored by Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY), to combat ISIS trafficking of both Iraqi and Syrian cultural […]

Chairman Royce to Obama Admin: Stop Palestinian Authority’s Pay-to-Slay Stipends

Press Release 04.14.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) yesterday urged the State Department’s Assistant Secretary Anne Patterson to help put a stop to the Palestinian Authority’s perverse program – funded in part through foreign assistance – that pays stipends to Palestinians convicted of murder or terrorism against Israeli citizens. Watch video of […]

House Acts to Keep America Safe

Press Release 04.13.16

Passes Legislation to Enhance Overseas Traveler Vetting & Help Stem Flow of Foreign Fighters Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act (H.R. 4403). The legislation, introduced by Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX), works to improve the vetting of travelers against terrorist watch lists and law enforcement databases, enhances […]

Chairman Royce on Fox News Discusses Fight Against ISIS

Press Release 04.12.16

Washington, D.C. – This morning, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) joined Bill Hemmer on Fox News Channel’s America’s Newsroom to discuss the fight against ISIS after his recent trip to the Middle East. Video and key excerpts below. Local forces are outgunned. “[T]he Yazidi and Kurdish forces are not getting the support […]

Royce Delegation Returns to U.S. After Meetings in Middle East & North Africa

Press Release 04.09.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and a bipartisan delegation have completed a week of meetings with partners in the Middle East & North Africa where discussions focused on the fight against ISIS. “ISIS is a threat to freedom and security worldwide,” said Chairman Royce. “It has carved out sanctuaries in Syria, Libya and […]

A Look Ahead—April 11-15

Press Release 04.08.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: Wednesday, April 13 Subcommittee Hearing: Assessing President Obama’s Middle East and North Africa FY 2017 Budget Request 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa Rep. […]

Chairman Royce via Washington Post: The United States must not aid and abet Iranian money laundering

Press Release 04.06.16

The United States must not aid and abet Iranian money laundering By Ed Royce April 6, 2016 Iran has yet to see the economic growth it wants from President Obama’s nuclear deal, and it’s demanding additional concessions — above and beyond the agreement — in return for nothing. Specifically, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei wants the United […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Tomorrow’s Nuclear Security Summit

Press Release 03.30.16

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement ahead of the upcoming nuclear security summit in Washington: “With terrorist threats growing worldwide, ensuring the security of nuclear materials must be a top priority for every nation. ISIS has used chemical weapons in Iraq, and we know that the […]

Chairman Royce Floor Statement on Brussels Terror Attacks

Press Release 03.23.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) spoke on the House floor today in support of a resolution to condemn the terror attacks in Brussels and declare ISIS a threat to global security. The full House will pass the resolution later this morning. Following are Chairman Royce’s remarks as prepared for […]