Chairman Royce Statement on Sentencing of American Pastor in Iran

Press Release 01.28.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the sentencing of Pastor Saeed Abedini in Iran: “Mr. Abedini’s detention and sentence demonstrate the Iranian regime’s blatant disregard for the most fundamental human rights, including freedom of religion. I fully support the State Department’s […]

Chairman Royce Opening Statement for Today’s 2 p.m. House Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing — Secretary Clinton to Testify on Benghazi Attack this Afternoon

Press Release 01.23.13

Washington, D.C. – Today at 2 p.m., Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a Committee hearing entitled, “Terrorist Attack in Benghazi: The Secretary of State’s View,” at which Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will answer questions about the September 11, 2012 terrorist attack on U.S. diplomatic facilities in […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Israeli Election

Press Release 01.22.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the conclusion of today’s Israeli election: “With the peaceful and active participation in today’s elections, Israel has again demonstrated itself a beacon of hope—a free-market democracy in a region awash in violence and extremism. “Not […]

Chairman Royce Urges President to Act after Nebraska Approves Keystone

Press Release 01.22.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, called on the Obama Administration to approve the Keystone pipeline and issued the following statement on today’s announcement that Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman has approved a route for the Keystone pipeline: “The Administration has held up this critical energy project […]

1/23 2 p.m. — Secretary Clinton to Testify before House Foreign Affairs Committee on Benghazi Attack

Press Release 01.18.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, January 23 at 2 p.m. he will convene a hearing entitled, “Terrorist Attack in Benghazi: The Secretary of State’s View.” Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be the sole witness at the hearing, at which she […]

Chairman Royce Statement on U.S. Government’s Official Recognition of Somalia Government

Press Release 01.17.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in reaction to the U.S. government’s official recognition of Somalia’s government after more than two decades: "Today’s recognition of the Government of Somalia, following a long, troubled history of division and turmoil, marks an important milestone […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Terrorist Attack and Kidnapping of Americans and other Foreigners in Algeria

Press Release 01.16.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the terrorist attack in southern Algeria that resulted in the kidnapping of Americans and a number of other foreigners: “Today’s terrorist attack in Algeria is the latest demonstration of a large and growing radical movement […]

Chairman Ed Royce Convenes House Foreign Affairs Committee Organizational Meeting for 113th Congress

Press Release 01.15.13

Committee Adopts Rules and Oversight Plan, Announces Subcommittee Assignments Washington, D.C. – Today, following the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Organizational Meeting for the 113th Congress, Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the full list of subcommittee assignments as well as the adopted Committee Rules and Committee Oversight Plan. Royce said: “The foreign policy challenges facing this […]

Chairman Royce Initiative Targeting Kony Becomes Law

Press Release 01.15.13

Focuses on International Criminals and World’s Worst Human Rights Abusers Washington, D.C. – Today, the President signed into law legislation originally authored by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, which expands the State Department’s rewards program to target transnational organized criminals and the world’s worst human rights abusers. Rep. […]

Chairman Royce Statement on French Military Action in Mali to Combat al Qaeda-Linked Militants

Press Release 01.15.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in reaction to French military action in Mali to combat al Qaeda-linked militants: “I welcome France taking the initiative to combat this serious security threat in North Africa. The vast area of northern Mali gives these […]