House of Representatives to Consider Resolution Honoring Mandela’s Life, Accomplishments, and Legacy

Press Release 12.09.13

Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan group of House Members today introduced a H.Res. 434, a resolution honoring the life, accomplishments and legacy of Nelson Mandela and expressing condolences on his passing. The resolution notes that during his 27 years of imprisonment, “Mandela remained resolute, refusing offers to renounce his struggle against oppression in exchange for […]

A Look Ahead — Week of December 9 – 13

Press Release 12.06.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Monday, December 9 Subcommittee Field Hearing: Improving Security and Facilitating Commerce with Mexico at America’s Southern Border 10:00 a.m. MT (Noon ET) on Monday, December 9 at City Hall, 255 West Alameda Street […]

Chairman Royce on the Passing of Nelson Mandela

Press Release 12.05.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the death of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically elected president: “The world has lost a humble, courageous and generous man. One of democracy’s strongest champions, Nelson Mandela selflessly served South Africa. His vision […]

Foreign Affairs Committee to Convene Afghanistan Hearing

Press Release 12.04.13

Senior State, Defense, USAID Officials to Testify Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, December 11, he will convene a hearing to examine the future of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. At the hearing, entitled “Afghanistan 2014: Year of Transition,” senior officials […]

Secretary Kerry to Testify at December 10 Hearing on Iran Nuclear Deal

Press Release 12.03.13

*Weather Note: This hearing will take place as scheduled. ***UPDATE: RSVP Requirement for Media*** (RSVP to Gallery by 3pm Monday) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that Secretary of State John Kerry will testify before the Committee on Tuesday, December 10 to answer questions […]

Readout of Meeting with Bill Gates, Co-Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Press Release 12.03.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after a bipartisan meeting with Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Including Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY), 22 Committee Members attended the meeting in the Rayburn House […]

A Look Ahead — Week of December 2 – 6

Press Release 11.27.13

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, December 3 Subcommittee Hearing: The United States’ Post-Typhoon Response in the Philippines 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Iran Nuclear Agreement

Press Release 11.23.13

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 agreement finalized tonight between Iran and the United States and other nations on Iran’s nuclear program: “I have serious concerns that this agreement does not meet the standards necessary to protect […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Murder Charge Against Pakistani Doctor Shakil Afridi

Press Release 11.22.13

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 Pakistani physician Dr. Shakil Afridi has been charged with murder: “Reports that murder charges have been leveled against Dr. Shakil Afridi are extremely concerning. The fact that he has been jailed since […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Anti-West, Anti-Israel Rant

Press Release 11.21.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U. S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Iran supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s anti-West, anti-Israel speech delivered as Iran is involved in nuclear negotiations with the United States and other nations: “The supreme leader has the final say in Iran’s […]