Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Congratulate President-Elect Macri and Urge Obama Administration to Prioritize U.S.–Argentina Relations

Press Release 11.24.15

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Ranking Member, have sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging him to prioritize U.S.-Argentina relations over the next year. The letter, which includes policy recommendations in six key areas, follows Sunday’s […]

Chairman Royce Welcomes Sanctions to Help Stem Violence in Burundi

Press Release 11.23.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement after the Obama administration announced a new executive order imposing sanctions aimed at those responsible for the worsening situation in Burundi: “Burundi is spiraling into chaos. Hundreds have been slaughtered and more than 200,000 have been forced from their homes […]

Chairman Royce Discusses ISIS on FOX’s “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo”

Press Release 11.22.15

Click here to watch KEY EXCERPTS BELOW: On the threat posed by ISIS, and the bipartisan, veto-proof majority that voted last week to strengthen the Syrian refugee program: “The bomber who blew himself up outside of the stadium in Paris, he himself was carrying a Syrian passport, had come in through Greece with that refugee […]

Chairman Royce to Appear on FOX’s “Sunday Morning Futures”

Press Release 11.20.15

Washington, D.C. – Sunday morning, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will discuss the growing threats posed by ISIS in the wake of the Paris attacks, and efforts to stem the flow of foreign fighters back to the United States and our allies on FOX’s… “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo” SUNDAY […]

PHOTO: First Woman to Chair House Foreign Affairs Committee Honored at Portrait Unveiling

Press Release 11.20.15

Washington, D.C. – This week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) joined Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI), House Republican Conference Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and others to honor Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), the first woman to chair the House Foreign Affairs Committee, during an unveiling ceremony of Ros-Lehtinen’s official portrait. During the unveiling […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Terrorist Attack in Mali

Press Release 11.20.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement on the terrorist attack in Mali: “Today’s terrible attack is the latest consequence of the spread of radicalism across Africa. This is a threat that impacts us all. “As a former Africa Subcommittee Chairman, I have seen first-hand […]

Veto-Proof House Majority Votes to Strengthen Syria Refugee Program

Press Release 11.19.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement today after a bipartisan, veto-proof majority passed the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015 (H.R. 4038): “Last week’s horrific attacks in Paris exposed the grave threats we face from terrorists seeking to exploit refugee programs. Ahmad al-Mohammad, the […]

Chairman Royce Reacts to Obama Administration’s Decision to Delay Plans to Bring Guantanamo Prisoners to the United States

Press Release 11.18.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement this evening on the Obama administration’s decision to delay its plan to close the prison at Guantanamo Bay: “I’m glad the Obama administration has shelved this foolish plan. The Guantanamo Bay prison holds some of the world’s most dangerous terrorists. […]

Chairman Royce Talks DRC Adoptions in First Medium.com Post

Press Release 11.18.15

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) published the following today on Medium.com (see the post HERE): Hope for the Holidays The Congolese government needs to immediately let Americans bring their legally adopted children home without any further delay Today I met with the new Ambassador from the Democratic Republic of the Congo […]

Foreign Affairs, Homeland Chairmen to Convene Joint Hearing on Terrorist Sanctuaries, Foreign Fighters – Today 10 a.m.

Press Release 11.18.15

Washington, D.C. – Today at 10 a.m., Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Ed Royce (R-CA) and Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee Michael McCaul (R-TX) will convene a joint hearing entitled “The Rise of Radicalism: Growing Terrorist Sanctuaries and the Threat to the U.S. Homelands.” Live webcast and witness testimony will be […]