Chairman Royce Introduces State Department Authorization Legislation Focusing on Embassy Security

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Committee to Consider Measure Thursday Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee introduced a fiscally responsible State Department authorization bill to improve security at U.S. embassies and diplomatic facilities around the world.  H.R. 2848, the “Department of State Operations and Embassy Security Authorization Act for FY […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on Upcoming Election in Zimbabwe

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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 Zimbabwe’s upcoming elections, scheduled for July 31: “Robert Mugabe has mercilessly ruled over the people of Zimbabwe for 33 years. For more than three decades the government systemically suppressed opposition voices, promoted corruption at […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on Upcoming Cambodia Elections

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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 the upcoming Cambodia elections to be held on July 28: “Under the leadership of Hun Sen’s Cambodian People’s Party, human rights have deteriorated dramatically in Cambodia.  Critics of the regime are barred from broadcast […]
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A Look Ahead — Week of July 29 – August 2

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Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Wednesday, July 31 Subcommittee Hearing: The Iran-Syria Nexus and its Implications for the Region 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa […]
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Committee Passes Trade Promotion Measures, OAS Reform, and U.S.-South Korea Civilian Nuclear Energy Agreement

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Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed legislation to continue a U.S.-South Korea civilian nuclear energy agreement, reform the Organization of American States, and promote U.S. exports. H.R. 2449, introduced by Chairman Royce last month, would extend for two years the current U.S.-South Korea civilian nuclear energy […]
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Chairman Royce Urges President Obama to Press Vietnam’s President Sang on Human Rights Abuses During Thursday Meeting

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Washington, D.C. – Today, at a bipartisan press conference on Capitol Hill, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, urged President Obama to press Vietnam’s President Sang on his country’s human rights abuses during a White House meeting this Thursday.  Chairman Royce recounted his numerous meetings with peaceful Vietnamese dissidents […]
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Chairman Royce Announces Markup of Trade Promotion Measures, OAS Reform, and U.S.-South Korea Civilian Nuclear Energy Agreement – Tomorrow 10 a.m.

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that the Committee will meet on Wednesday, July 24 to consider: H.R. 2449, (Mr. Royce) To authorize the President to extend the term of the Agreement for Cooperation between the Government of the United States of America and the Government […]
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Chairman Royce to Join Members in Urging President Obama to Highlight Vietnam Human Rights Abuses During Visit of Vietnamese President Sang – Tuesday 9:15 a.m.

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will participate in a press conference, joined by Rep. Loretta Sanchez (D-CA), Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), and Rep. Alan Lowthenthal (D-CA), tomorrow, Tuesday, July 23 at 9:15 a.m. at the House Triangle. At Tuesday’s press conference, […]
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Royce Statement on European Union Designation of Hezbollah Entity as 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 the European Union designation of Hezbollah’s military wing as a terrorist organization: “Today’s designation is an important step recognizing the grave threat Hezbollah poses to our mutual security.  This was a long time coming.  […]
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