Chairman Royce Applauds House Passage of Vital Taiwan Legislation

Press Release 04.07.14

Authorizes Sale of Vessels to Taiwan Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed with overwhelming bipartisan support H.R. 3470, the Taiwan Relations Act Affirmation and Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2014, introduced by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The legislation reaffirms U.S. commitment to the Taiwan Relations […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Afghanistan Elections

Press Release 04.05.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the presidential and provincial elections in Afghanistan: "After years of sacrifice by our troops and families, today's elections in Afghanistan are welcome. For the first time in its modern history, Afghans are voting for […]

Look Ahead — Week of April 7 – April 11

Press Release 04.04.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, April 8 Subcommittee Hearing: Lebanon’s Security Challenges and U.S. Interests 10.00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 8 in Rayburn 2172 House Office Building Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman […]

Chairman Royce Applauds South Sudan Sanctions

Press Release 04.03.14

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 Administration’s Executive Order, which grants the U.S. the ability to sanction individuals in South Sudan who have threatened the peace and security in South Sudan, or committed human rights abuses: “Five […]

Reps. Meadows, Schneider, Royce, Engel to Author Tougher Sanctions Against Hezbollah

Press Release 04.03.14

Washington, D.C. – Rep. Mark Meadows (NC-11), Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), House Foreign Affairs Chairman Ed Royce (CA-39) and Ranking Member Eliot Engel (NY-16) will introduce legislation that would toughen economic sanctions against Hezbollah, a terrorist organization that continues to pose a threat to the United States, our allies and interests throughout the Middle East, […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Legislation Expanding Scholarships for Women in Pakistan

Press Release 04.03.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed H.R. 3583, the Malala Yousafzai Scholarship Act, as amended. The legislation, authored by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), expands the number of scholarships available to Pakistani women under the Merit and Needs-Based Scholarship Program. Today’s vote follows this morning’s Committee […]

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Women’s Education: Promoting Development, Countering Radicalism Today at 10 a.m. – Chairman Royce Opening Statement

Press Release 04.03.14

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing TODAY to examine how the education of women in countries prone to violent extremism can create economic opportunities and help counter the spread of radicalism. The hearing entitled, “Women’s Education: Promoting Development, Countering Radicalism” will begin […]

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing to Examine Foreign Assistance

Press Release 04.02.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that he will convene a hearing on Wednesday, April 9 to examine U.S. foreign assistance priorities and strategy. The hearing entitled, “U.S. Foreign Assistance in FY 2015: What Are the Priorities, How Effective?” will begin at 10 a.m. […]

Hearing on Women’s Education: Promoting Development, Countering Radicalism – TOMORROW 10 a.m.

Press Release 04.02.14

Immediately following, Committee will consider bill to expand scholarships for girls in Pakistan Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing TOMORROW at 10:00 a.m. to examine how the education of women in countries prone to violent extremism can create economic opportunities and help […]

Chairman Royce Statement as Critical Ukraine-focused Broadcasting Legislation Heads to President’s Desk

Press Release 04.01.14

Royce Provision Passes Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement following House passage of S. 2183, international broadcasting legislation originally authored by Chairman Royce (and included as Section 103 of the Ukraine Support Act (H.R. 4278) that the House passed last week): “Russia’s […]