USMC Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi Ordered Released from Mexico Jail

Press Release 10.31.14

Chairman Royce, Salmon advocated for Marine’s release Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, issued the following statements after a Mexican court decision to release U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi from the […]

Chairman Royce Criticizes Attempted Power Grab by President of Burkina Faso

Press Release 10.29.14

Thousands protest and call for democracy Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement criticizing the move by the President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore, who has been in power for nearly three decades, to stay in power by amending the constitutional […]

Chairmen Royce, Camp Seek Answers from IRS on Foreign Diplomats Receiving Taxpayer Funded Benefits

Press Release 10.29.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) wrote to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen seeking information after learning that foreign diplomats working in the United States are eligible for subsidized health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Specifically, the letter asks […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Worsening Human Rights Conditions in Iran

Press Release 10.28.14

Women Routinely Targeted 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 the United Nations investigation highlighting worsening human rights conditions in Iran: “While deeply troubling, this UN human rights report does not come as a surprise. Under ‘reformist’ President Rouhani, […]

Chairman Royce Reacts to USAID Watchdog Reports

Press Release 10.23.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on this morning’s report that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Inspector General withheld information from audit reports submitted to Congress: “I am concerned by this morning’s report that the USAID Inspector General […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Deadly Shootings in Canada

Press Release 10.22.14

Washington, D.C. – Tonight, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on today’s deadly shootings in Ottawa, Canada: “I am deeply troubled by the attack that took place earlier today in Ottawa, Canada. This was an attack against the heart of Canada’s government, an attack against […]

As Iran Nuclear Deadline Looms, Royce and McKeon Offer Reminder of Agreed Framework on North Korea 20 Years Ago Today

Press Release 10.21.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA), Chairman of the Armed Services Committee, issued the following joint statement on the 20th anniversary of the Agreed Framework on North Korea’s Nuclear Program: “Twenty years ago, the Clinton Administration’s nuclear negotiator signed […]

Chairman Royce Comments on Iran, Obama Administration Efforts to Avoid Congress

Press Release 10.20.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on reports that the Obama Administration is seeking to avoid Congress with any final negotiated agreement on Iran’s nuclear program: “I’m disappointed by reports this morning that the Obama Administration is seeking to deny Congress […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Ebola ‘Czar’

Press Release 10.17.14

Obama Administration Appointment Comes as Failed Response Becomes More Evident Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on President Obama’s appointment of Ron Klain as Ebola Response Coordinator and other shortcomings in the response to the outbreak. Chairman Royce said: “Given […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Venezuela’s Selection to the U.N. Security Council

Press Release 10.16.14

House Foreign Affairs Chairman calls selection “farcical” Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Venezuela’s selection to the United Nations Security Council: “At every step – whether it is respect for its own people or support for international stability – Venezuela […]