Chairman Royce, Salmon Urge Mexico’s Attorney General to Urgently Resolve Tahmooressi Case

Press Release 09.05.14

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 Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, sent a letter to Mexico’s Attorney General, Jesús Murillo Karam, to express their concern for the well-being of U.S. Marine Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi and to call for […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Killing of al-Shabaab Leader

Press Release 09.05.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement following the Pentagon confirmation of the killing of al-Shabaab leader Ahmed Godane: “Ahmed Godane’s death should deal a serious blow to the al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab network, which has been a growing threat to U.S. national security. […]

Look Ahead — September 8 – 16

Press Release 09.05.14

(Note RSVP requirement for media covering September 16 hearing) 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, September 9 Joint Subcommittee Hearing: Hamas’ Benefactors: A Network of Terror 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building […]

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing to Press Obama Administration for ISIS Strategy

Press Release 09.04.14

Secretary Kerry to Testify at Hearing on Sept. 16 ***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 Tuesday, September 16 at 2pm, the Committee will convene a hearing at which Secretary of State John Kerry will testify […]

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on Libya’s Descent

Press Release 09.04.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, September 10, the Committee will convene a hearing to examine the dismal security situation in Libya and the Obama Administration’s Libya policy. The hearing, entitled “Libya’s Descent,” will begin at 10 a.m. ET. Chairman Royce […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Purported Killing of American Journalist Steven Sotloff

Press Release 09.02.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement following the purported killing of American journalist Steven Sotloff: “I am disgusted by what appears to be another horrendous killing of an American journalist at the hands of ISIS. My thoughts and prayers are with Steven Sotloff’s […]

Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Travel to Israel

Press Release 08.30.14

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, announced they will travel to Israel next week. Chairman Royce said: “Ranking Member Engel and I are traveling to Israel to show bipartisan support at a critical time. […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Killing of American Journalist James Foley

Press Release 08.20.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement following the killing of American journalist James Foley: “I am deeply saddened and angered by ISIS’ barbaric killing of American journalist James Foley, who risked his life to bring the truth to the world. My thoughts […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Afghanistan

Press Release 08.19.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on reported threats of Afghan officials seizing power: “We should not support any extra-constitutional power grab in Afghanistan, especially from members of the Karzai clique. The only acceptable path to power is through the […]

Chairman Royce Calls for Swift UN Sanctions in South Sudan

Press Release 08.19.14

Washington, D.C. – Last evening, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to United Nations Ambassador Samantha Power, urging the United Nations Security Council to swiftly impose sanctions against both sides of the conflict hindering the peace process in South Sudan. In the letter to Ambassador […]