Royce, Engel Statement on ISIS Murder of Jordanian Pilot

Press Release 02.03.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, 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, issued this joint statement following the murder by ISIS of Jordanian military pilot Moath al-Kasasbeh: “The gruesome murder of Jordanian pilot Moath al-Kasasbeh is a new low – even […]

Chairman Royce to Convene Cuba Hearing – Tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Press Release 02.03.15

***See important planning note/RSVP requirement for media*** Washington, D.C. –Tomorrow at 10 a.m., U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing to examine the Obama Administration’s recent policy shift on Cuba. The hearing is entitled “Cuba: Assessing the Administration’s Sudden Shift." Chairman Royce on the hearing: “The […]

A Look Ahead — Week of February 2-6

Press Release 01.30.15

(Note RSVP requirement for media covering February 4 hearing on Cuba) 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, February 3 Subcommittee Hearing: The Strategic Importance of the Western Hemisphere: Defining U.S. Interests in the Region 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Reports of “Taliban 5” Individual Returning to Terrorism

Press Release 01.29.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to reports that one of the “Taliban 5” is suspected of re-engaging in terrorist activity: “This report is troubling, but wholly predictable. After the Obama Administration released five top Taliban leaders, we were […]

Chairman Royce Announces Cuba Hearing for February 4

Press Release 01.28.15

Follow Committee on Facebook (on.fb.me/10dOr5g) and Twitter (@HouseForeign) ***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 the Committee will convene a hearing next Wednesday, February 4 to examine the Obama Administration’s recent policy shift on Cuba. The hearing, […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Leaders Write Secretary Kerry on Palestinian Authority

Press Release 01.27.15

Washington, D.C. – Leaders of the House Foreign Affairs Committee have sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry to express their concern about the Palestinian Authority’s decision to join the International Criminal Court. Signatories to the letter are: Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman; Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), Ranking Member; Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), […]

Chairman Royce Opening Statement for Hearing on Iran Nuclear Negotiations at Today 10 a.m.

Press Release 01.27.15

Chairman Royce Opening Statement #NoNuclearIran Washington, D.C. – Today at 10 a.m., U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene the Committee’s first hearing of the 114th Congress, which will examine the ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations. The hearing is entitled “Iran Nuclear Negotiations After the Second Extension: Where Are […]

Hearing on Iran Nuclear Negotiations to Move Forward as Scheduled at 10 a.m. Today

Press Release 01.27.15

House Passes Three Foreign Affairs Committee Measures to Combat Human Trafficking

Press Release 01.26.15

Bills pass during #EndTrafficking Week in House of Representatives Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of three House Foreign Affairs Committee measures to combat human trafficking: Human Trafficking Prioritization Act (H.R. 514), authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), elevates the Office […]

First Hearing of 2015 Will Examine Iran Nuclear Negotiations – Tomorrow 10 a.m.

Press Release 01.26.15

Iran Nuclear Threat Top Committee Priority #NoNuclearIran Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow at 10 a.m., U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene the Committee’s first hearing of the 114th Congress, which will examine the ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations. The hearing, entitled “Iran Nuclear Negotiations After the Second Extension: Where […]