Chairman Royce, Rep. Connolly Introduce Resolution Calling on Iran to Free Detained Americans

Press Release 07.06.16

“As the leading state sponsor of terrorism, Tehran has a long and brutal record of abusing human rights – and targeting Americans. Siamak and Baquer Namazi deserve to be free and with their families, end of story. I am pleased to join Rep. Connolly in introducing this resolution, which should push President Obama to step up efforts to bring them home immediately.”

FATF: Iran Remains a “Terrorist Financing Risk” & “Threat” to “International Financial System”

Press Release 06.24.16

“The FATF’s decision is a sobering reminder that Iran remains a state sponsor of terrorism, and a threat to the U.S. and global financial systems. The idea – driven by Secretary Kerry and President Obama – that Iran is ‘open for business’ is straight out of fantasyland."

Chairman Royce Presses Sec. Lew on Iran Ahead of Next Week’s Financial Action Task Force Meeting

Press Release 06.16.16

Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) urged Treasury Secretary Jack Lew to ensure Iran remains on a key international panel’s list of countries designated as “high-risk and non-cooperative jurisdictions” for money laundering and terrorist financing.

A Better Way: House Republicans Unveil National Security Agenda

Press Release 06.09.16

Today House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) joined Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and members of the Task Force on National Security at the Council on Foreign Relations to unveil House Republicans’ blueprint to keep America safe and advance our national interests abroad.

Chairman Royce Calls on IG to Investigate Altered Iran Video

Press Release 06.03.16

Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) sent a letter to the State Department’s Inspector General (IG), Steve Linick, to request an investigation into the deliberate omission of portions of a State Department press briefing video on the Iran nuclear talks. The missing excerpt includes the State Department’s then-spokesperson implying that the Department […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Continues Oversight of Obama Administration’s Flawed Iran Nuclear Deal

Press Release 05.24.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the Committee will convene a hearing tomorrow to continue oversight on the administration’s nuclear deal with Iran and its consequences for U.S. national security. The hearing, entitled “Iran Nuclear Deal Oversight: Implementation and its Consequences (Part II),” will begin at 10 a.m. ET. […]

Chairman Royce Condemns Iran’s Holocaust Cartoon Contest

Press Release 05.14.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement condemning the government-supported Holocaust cartoon contest taking place this weekend in Tehran: “This is the Iran that Secretary Kerry says is ‘open for business.’ It denies the Holocaust, holds international businessmen hostage, and launches missiles stamped with the message ‘Israel […]

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Iran – Today at 10 a.m.

Press Release 05.12.16

Washington, D.C. – Today at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing entitled “Terrorism, Missiles and Corruption: The Risks of Economic Engagement with Iran.” Live webcast and witness testimony will be available HERE. Below is Chairman Royce’s opening statement (as prepared for delivery) at the hearing: When the […]

Chairman Royce Statement on U.S. Purchase of Iranian Heavy Water

Press Release 04.22.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement in response to U.S. plans to purchase heavy water produced from Iran’s nuclear program: “Once again, the Obama administration is handing Iran’s radical regime more cash. U.S. purchase of this sensitive material goes well beyond what is required by the […]

Chairman Royce Introduces Bill to Deny Iran Access to U.S. Dollar

Press Release 04.19.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today introduced legislation to prevent the Obama administration from allowing Iran access to transactions involving the U.S. dollar as long as the Iranian regime continues to engage in illicit activities, including the development of ballistic missiles and terrorism. The bill, The U.S. Financial System […]