Chairman Royce Statement on Iran Deal “Implementation Day”

Press Release 01.16.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement after the Obama administration announced the “implementation day” for its nuclear deal with Tehran: “The Obama administration’s nuclear deal with Tehran trades temporary restrictions on Iran for permanent sanctions relief. That’s why bipartisan majorities opposed this agreement in Congress. “Under this deal, […]

Chairman Royce on FOX News: Iran is on a Roll, the Administration is Getting Rolled Once Again

Press Release 01.14.16

Washington, D.C. – This morning, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) appeared on FOX News’s America’s Newsroom to discuss Iran’s latest dangerous act. Video and key excerpts included below: On Iran’s detention of 10 U.S. sailors and its impact on foreign policy: “Our sailors should not have been disarmed…we’re seeing these clips coming […]

Chairman Royce Applauds Passage of Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act

Press Release 01.13.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) applauded House passage of H.R. 3662, Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act, introduced by Rep. Steve Russell (R-OK). The legislation enhances congressional oversight and ensures the administration does not lift sanctions against individuals involved in Iran’s ballistic missiles program or terrorism. Upon passage of […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Enhances Iran Sanctions, Improves Counterterrorism Screening

Press Release 01.07.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed three bipartisan measures. A summary of the Committee action, including adopted amendments, will be available HERE. The Committee passed H.R. 3662, Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act (introduced by Rep. Russell (R-OK)), which enhances congressional oversight and ensures the administration […]

Chairman Royce Talks Iran on MSNBC’s Morning Joe: “We need a policy of backbone, not of backing down.”

Press Release 01.05.16

Washington, D.C. – This morning, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss the state of American foreign policy in the Middle East, in particular, the rising tensions between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Video and key excerpts included below: On the growing threats posed by Iran: “[W]e have […]

Chairman Royce on FOX News: Obama Admin Must Stop Appeasing Iran

Press Release 12.23.15

Washington, D.C. – Last night, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) appeared on FOX News’s On the Record with Greta Van Susteren to respond to the Obama administration’s letter to Iran suggesting it could allow the Iranian regime to sidestep new Visa Waiver Program reforms passed in the wake of the terror attacks in Paris and San […]

Chairman Royce: President Obama’s Deeply Flawed Iran Deal is Now Even Weaker

Press Release 12.15.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement after the IAEA closed its investigation into Iran’s past nuclear work: “Iran’s lies and obstruction have paid off. This capitulation allows the ayatollah to keep vital nuclear research, materials and technology away from international inspectors while Iran moves closer to […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Iran

Press Release 12.10.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement in response to news reports that the P5+1 has delivered a draft resolution to the IAEA Board of Governors to close the investigation into possible military dimensions of Iran’s nuclear program ahead of a vote early next week: “I sincerely […]

Chairman Royce Statement on IAEA Report on Iran’s Nuclear Program

Press Release 12.02.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement today regarding the IAEA’s report on the “Possible Military Dimensions” of Iran’s past nuclear work: “The IAEA report proves Iran lied. For years, the Iranian regime worked secretly to develop a nuclear weapon. And there are still important questions that […]

Chairman Royce on the Radio: Obama Admin has Ceded U.S. National Security Interests to Iran and Russia

Press Release 12.02.15

Washington, D.C. – This morning, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) spoke with KNX 1070 NewsRadio Los Angeles about the fight against ISIS. Key excerpts are included below. You can listen to the audio HERE. On the Obama administration’s failed approach: “Secretary Kerry said the other day, whether we defeat ISIS or not is […]