Chairman Royce Applauds Passage of Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act

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Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) applauded House passage of H.R. 3662, Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act, introduced by Rep. Steve Russell (R-OK).  The legislation enhances congressional oversight and ensures the administration does not lift sanctions against individuals involved in Iran’s ballistic missiles program or terrorism. Upon passage of […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on President Obama’s Final State of the Union Address

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Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s last State of the Union Address: “For seven years, President Obama has focused more on befriending our enemies than helping our allies.  And the results have been increasingly dangerous to our nation.  ISIS, Iran, and the North Korean regime are on a roll, and […]
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House Votes to Toughen North Korea Sanctions

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Washington, D.C. – Hours before President Obama’s last State of the Union address, the House overwhelmingly passed Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce’s (R-CA) North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act (H.R. 757).  The bipartisan bill toughens sanctions against North Korea following its latest reported nuclear test. On passage of his North Korea sanctions legislation, Chairman Royce […]
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Chairman Royce Speaks in Support of North Korea Sanctions

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Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) spoke today on the House floor in support of his bipartisan legislation, H.R. 757 the North Korea Sanctions Enforcement Act, to strengthen sanctions against North Korea following its latest reported nuclear test.  In his opening remarks, Chairman Royce made clear that North Korea’s nuclear […]
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UPDATED: A Look Ahead—January 11-15

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*Measure added to Tuesday’s markup* **Witness added to Wednesday’s subcommittee hearing** Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: *Tuesday, January 12 Subcommittee Markup: H. Res. 339, H. Res. 343, and H. Res. 374 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building […]
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The Obama Administration Has a Lot of Explaining to Do

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Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement in response to reports that Cuba has been holding a lost U.S. Hellfire missile: “The Obama administration has a lot of explaining to do.  How on earth did a Hellfire missile get into Cuban hands?  Who else has had access […]
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