Chairman Royce Statement on President Obama’s Refusal to Meet with Russian President Putin

Press Release 08.07.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on President Obama’s refusal to meet with Russian President Putin in Moscow in September: “This should help make clear that the Russian government’s giving Edward Snowden ‘refugee’ status is unacceptable. Snowden should be sent to […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Recent Edward Snowden Developments

Press Release 08.01.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the recent developments relating to Edward Snowden in Russia: “Those who are entrusted with the security of our country must be held to the highest standard of accountability. There is no excuse for actions […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes State Department Authorization Legislation Focusing on Embassy Security

Press Release 08.01.13

[An updated section-by-section summary of H.R. 2848 to be considered by the House is available HERE] Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed by voice vote, a fiscally responsible State Department authorization bill to improve security at U.S. embassies and diplomatic facilities around the world, […]

Chairman Royce Applauds Committee Passage of Taiwan Policy Act

Press Release 08.01.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed, as amended, the Taiwan Policy Act of 2013 (H.R. 419), bipartisan legislation that expresses support for Taiwan and strengthens the U.S.-Taiwan relationship politically, economically and through security assistance. [A summary of the Committee action, including text of all […]

Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan “Nuclear Iran Prevention Act”

Press Release 07.31.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed by an overwhelming majority the bipartisan “Nuclear Iran Prevention Act,” introduced by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee. The legislation, H.R. 850, increases pressure on the Iranian regime amid its […]

Chairman Royce Floor Statement During this Afternoon’s House Consideration of Bipartisan “Nuclear Iran Prevention Act”

Press Release 07.31.13

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, the House of Representatives will consider the bipartisan Nuclear Iran Prevention Act (H.R. 850), introduced by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Ranking Member. Approved unanimously by the Committee in May, the bill has 378 co-sponsors. During today’s […]

Chairman Royce Introduces State Department Authorization Legislation Focusing on Embassy Security

Press Release 07.30.13

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 […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Upcoming Election in Zimbabwe

Press Release 07.29.13

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 […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Upcoming Cambodia Elections

Press Release 07.27.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the 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 […]

A Look Ahead — Week of July 29 – August 2

Press Release 07.26.13

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 […]