Menendez, Royce Letter on 40th Anniversary of Division of Cyprus

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, wrote President Obama urging the Administration to increase attention to the goal of reunifying Cyprus.   In the letter, the Chairmen wrote: “Reunification would allow Cyprus to […]
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Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on Terrorist Advance in Iraq

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***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, July 23 the Committee will convene a hearing to examine the terrorist advance in Iraq, led by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), and the U.S. […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on Afghanistan Election Agreement

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the agreement reached in Afghanistan regarding the country’s presidential runoff election:   “By accepting a complete review of all ballots, both presidential candidates have taken a big step – placing the interests of the […]
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Look Ahead — Week of July 14 – 18

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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, July 15 Joint Subcommittee Hearing: The Rise of ISIL: Iraq and Beyond 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Ted Poe (R-TX), Chairman […]
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Chairman Royce Announces Latest in Series of Hearings on Iran

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Will Examine Tehran’s ongoing Efforts to Destabilize Middle East #NoNuclearIran Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, July 16 the Committee will convene its latest in a series of hearings on the Iranian regime’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and the Obama Administration’s […]
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Chairman Royce Applauds House Vote to Support Israel

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Includes Royce Amendment Shining Spotlight on Iran’s Destabilizing Role Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of H. Res. 657, which expresses support for Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization.  The adopted measure includes a […]
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342 House Members Join Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel in Calling on President Obama to Consult Congress on Iran Nuclear Negotiations

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Members Inform President that Long-Term Sanctions Relief Requires Congressional Action #NoNuclearIran 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, along with 342 other House Members, sent a letter to President Obama noting that Congress played a central […]
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Foreign Affairs Committee to Convene Hearing on Civilian Nuclear Cooperation at 9:45 a.m.

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Chairman Royce Opening Statement Washington, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing to examine the future of international civilian nuclear cooperation.  The hearing, entitled The Future of International Civilian Nuclear Cooperation, will begin at 9:45 a.m.   Live webcast of the hearing, […]
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