Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Introduce Resolution to Express Support for Philippines Typhoon Victims

Press Release 11.13.13

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s ranking member, introduced H.Res. 404, a resolution that expresses deep sympathy and support to the people of the Philippines for the terrible loss of life and massive destruction as a result of Typhoon […]

Chairman Royce Opening Statement at this morning’s Iran Hearing on the Nuclear Negotiations and Rouhani’s First #100Days

Press Release 11.13.13

Washington, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing at 10 a.m. to examine ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. The hearing will coincide with the 100th day of Hassan Rouhani’s presidency in Iran. The hearing is entitled “Examining Nuclear Negotiations: Iran After Rouhani’s First […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Forthcoming Designation of Boko Haram as Foreign Terrorist Organization

Press Release 11.12.13

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 State Department will formally designate the Nigeria-based terrorist organization, Boko Haram, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization: “Boko Haram – which translates into ‘education is prohibited’ – is another example of how […]

ICYMI – Chairman Royce Discusses Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts on NPR

Press Release 11.12.13

In Case You Missed It… Rep. Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joined NPR’s Weekend Edition host, Rachel Martin to discuss his recently introduced anti-human trafficking legislation. The interview follows last week’s field hearing convened by Chairman Royce to examine efforts to combat human trafficking. CLICK HERE to listen to the Chairman’s […]

Chairman Royce Urges Meaningful State Department Engagement in Central Africa Republic Amid “Anarchy” Following Rebel Takeover

Press Release 11.08.13

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, urged more meaningful and practical engagement by the State Department to address the “abysmal state of affairs” in the Central African Republic (C.A.R.). Following the Seleka rebel seizure of the capital Bangui and forcible ousting of President Francois Bozize, C.A.R […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Nuclear Negotiations with Iran and Reports of Possible Agreement

Press Release 11.08.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran and news reports of a possible agreement: “Instead of toughening sanctions to get meaningful and lasting concessions, the Obama Administration looks to be settling for interim and reversible […]

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Iran Nuclear Negotiations Wednesday; Hearing to Coincide with 100th Day of Rouhani Presidency

Press Release 11.08.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, November 13, he will convene a hearing to examine ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran. The hearing will coincide with the 100th day of Hassan Rouhani’s presidency in Iran. Chairman Royce on the hearing: “Instead of […]

A Look Ahead — Week of November 11 – November 15

Press Release 11.08.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committeeevents: Wednesday, November 13 Hearing: Examining Nuclear Negotiations: Iran After Rouhani’s First 100 Days 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman […]

Video Release: At California Field Hearing, Chairman Royce Examines Efforts to Combat International Human Trafficking

Press Release 11.05.13

On Monday, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, convened a field hearing to examine international human trafficking and to assess efforts to combat trafficking at the international, Federal, State and local levels. The hearing, entitled “Regional Perspectives in the Global Fight Against Human Trafficking,” was held on the campus […]

Committee Hearing on International Human Trafficking Monday 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET – Chairman Royce Opening Statement

Press Release 11.04.13

Royce: “Human trafficking is today’s slavery — a global scourge that devastates the lives of over 20 million people around the world, especially women and girls, many here at home.” Today at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a field hearing to […]