Chairman Royce Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Investigations into Breaches in Embassy Security

Press Release 04.26.13

State Department’s Accountability Review Board Cited by Then-Secretary Clinton During Her Benghazi Testimony Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced legislation to increase the independence and transparency of future Accountability Review Boards (ARB), the temporary investigative bodies that are convened to review security-related incidents, such […]

ICYMI: Chairman Royce Discusses Situation in Syria and Extremism in Chechnya on CNN and MSNBC

Press Release 04.26.13

In Case You Missed This… This morning, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, appeared on CNN’s “Starting Point” with John Berman to discuss the situation in Syria and today’s Committee hearing on extremism in Chechnya. A video of the interview is available HERE. http://youtu.be/IDFVECIM1BY This afternoon, Chairman Royce joined […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Administration Confirmation of Chemical Weapons Use by Syria Regime

Press Release 04.25.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the Obama Administration’s confirmation of evidence that the Assad regime in Syria has used chemical weapons: “Today’s announcement comes after similar assessments from the French and British governments. The Assad regime’s use of chemical […]

Chairman Royce Convenes Hearing on U.S. Foreign Assistance Priorities and Strategy

Press Release 04.25.13

Chairman Ed Royce Opening Statement Washington, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has convened a hearing to discuss U.S. foreign assistance priorities and strategy in accordance with the FY 2014 budget request. The hearing is entitled “The FY 2014 Budget Request: U.S. Foreign Assistance Priorities […]

UPDATED: A Look Ahead — Week of April 22-26

Press Release 04.24.13

***Adds Friday hearing: “Islamist Extremism in Chechnya: A Threat to the U.S. Homeland?” ***Adds Thursday markup: H.R. 419, the Taiwan Policy Act of 2013 ***Changes start time for Thursday morning hearing Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Thursday, April 25 Hearing: The […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Interim Progress Report on Benghazi Attacks

Press Release 04.24.13

House Committee Chairmen Call on President to Release Key Benghazi-related Documents Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued this statement following yesterday’s release of the Interim Progress Report on the September 11, 2012 terrorist attacks on the U.S. diplomatic facility in Benghazi, Libya: “Yesterday, the […]

Chairman Royce Opening Statement in Hearing on Export Control Reform

Press Release 04.24.13

Chairman Ed Royce Opening Statement Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has convened a hearing to examine the process for reforming current U.S. controls on the export of arms and other items. The hearing is entitled “Export Control Reform: The Agenda Ahead.” Live webcast and […]

Chairman Royce Statement on South Korea’s President Park Upcoming U.S. Visit

Press Release 04.23.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the below statement following House Speaker John Boehner’s announcement that Republic of Korea President Park Geun-hye will address a joint meeting of Congress on May 8: “I am delighted that President Park Guen-hye will have the opportunity to […]

Chairman Royce to Examine U.S. Foreign Assistance Priorities and Strategy

Press Release 04.23.13

***This hearing will begin at 9:45 a.m. (It was originally scheduled to begin at 10 a.m.)*** Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that he will convene a hearing on Thursday, April 25 entitled, “The FY 2014 Budget Request: U.S. Foreign Assistance Priorities and Strategy.” […]

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Export Control Reform

Press Release 04.23.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, April 24, he will convene a hearing to examine the process for reforming current U.S. controls on the export of arms and other items. The hearing, entitled “Hearing: Export Control Reform: the Agenda Ahead,” will […]