Chairman Royce Statement on Reports of Central African Republic Assistance to Joseph Kony’s LRA

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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 regarding the Central African Republic and Joseph Kony of the Lord’s Resistance Army: “If the reports that Central African Republic interim leader Michel Djotodia has intentionally assisted Joseph Kony and his brutal Lord’s Resistance Army […]
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Committee Unanimously Passes Resolution Expressing Support for Philippines Typhoon Victims

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Also Passes Legislation Focused on Israel, Taiwan, Mexico, Thailand, Iran, Haiti, and Eastern Partnership Countries Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed the bipartisan 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 […]
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Chairman Royce to Convene Markup of Foreign Affairs Legislation, including Resolution Expressing Condolences and Support for Assistance to the Victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines”

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Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow at 10 a.m., the House Foreign Affairs Committee will meet to consider various measures, including H.Res. 404, expressing deep sympathy and support to the people of the Philippines for the terrible loss of life and massive destruction as a result of Typhoon Haiyan, which landed on November 8, 2013.  The markup […]
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A Look Ahead — Week of November 18 – 22

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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, November 19  Subcommittee Hearing: Crisis in the Central African Republic 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International […]
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Chairman Royce Introduces Naval Vessel Transfer Act

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Ranking Member, introduced the Naval Vessel and Arms Export Control Amendments Act of 2013, H.R. 3470, which strengthens ties with key U.S. security partners by transferring ships that meet shared maritime security […]
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Chairman Royce Applauds Announcement of Reward for Wildlife Trafficker Vixay Keosavang’s Zaysavang Network

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First reward offered for a transnational criminal organization Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded the State Department’s announcement of an up-to-$1-million reward for information leading to the dismantling of the Zaysavang Network, one of the most notorious transnational criminal organizations engaged in trafficking wildlife.  […]
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Chairman Royce Opening Statement at this morning’s Iran Hearing on the Nuclear Negotiations and Rouhani’s First #100Days

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

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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 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 […]
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