House Takes Stand Against Wildlife Trafficking

Press Release 11.02.15

Wildlife Trafficking has become blood currency for rebel groups and international gangs, says Foreign Affairs Chair Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed the Global Anti-Poaching Act (H.R. 2494), legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, which helps the United States and partner countries combat today’s unprecedented […]

House Condemns Palestinian Authority Violence

Press Release 11.02.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of H. Res. 293, a bipartisan resolution authored by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), which condemns Palestinian Authority officials who are inciting an increasing number of anti-Israel and anti-Semitic attacks. Upon passage of H. Res. 293, […]

Chairman Royce Announces Communications Staff Appointments

Press Release 11.02.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today announced the following staff appointments: Cory Fritz will serve as Deputy Staff Director for Communications. Fritz joins Chairman Royce’s staff after six years with Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), where he served in roles including Press Secretary and Political Communications Director. Prior to working […]

A Look Ahead—November 2-6

Press Release 10.30.15

(Note RSVP requirement for media covering Nov 4 hearing on Syria) Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Wednesday, November 4 Hearing: U.S. Policy After Russia’s Escalation in Syria 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building **Media RSVP […]

Chairman Royce Comments as Another American is Detained in Iran

Press Release 10.30.15

Latest show of contempt for America, says Foreign Affairs Chair Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement as reports surfaced that Iranian-American Siamak Namazi has been arrested by the intelligence arm of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, a unit that reports directly to […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Camp Liberty Attack

Press Release 10.29.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the recent attack on Camp Liberty: “Today’s reported attack, yet another deadly assault on civilians in Camp Liberty, is deeply troubling. The Iraqi government must provide immediate aid to the wounded and suffering. “With […]

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing to Examine U.S. Policy in Syria

Press Release 10.29.15

Top Administration Officials Covering Syria and Russia to Testify **See important planning note/RSVP requirement for media** Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, November 4, the Committee will convene a hearing that examines U.S. policy in Syria. The hearing, entitled “U.S. Policy […]

Chairman Royce Condemns ISIS Destruction of Antiquities

Press Release 10.28.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered remarks at a forum entitled “Death of History: Witnessing Heritage Destruction in Syria and Iraq.” The forum calls attention to ISIS’s destruction and looting of cultural antiquities in Syria and Iraq. On the forum Chairman Royce said: “This […]

Royce, Engel to Speak on Antiquities Looting to Finance Terrorism

Press Release 10.26.15

Press Office (Royce) (202) 225-5021 Press Office (Engel) (202) 226-9103 ***Media Advisory: Noon Wednesday*** Royce, Engel Will Join Senator Casey, Panel of Experts Washington, DC—Representative Ed Royce, Chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Rep. Eliot L. Engel, the Committee’s Ranking Member, will deliver remarks at Noon, Wednesday, October 28 at an event […]

UPDATED: A Look Ahead—October 27-30

Press Release 10.26.15

*Witness has been added* **Markup postponed** Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, October 27 Subcommittee Hearing: The Global Crisis of Religious Freedom 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Africa, Global […]