House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Various Measures

Press Release 07.27.17

Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed nine bipartisan measures.

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Empowering Women in Developing World

Press Release 07.12.17

Today we consider some of the barriers to economic empowerment that women face in developing countries, and what this means for them, their families and communities.

House Votes to Encourage Women’s Participation in Peace Negotiations

Press Release 06.20.17

Tonight the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill (H.R. 2484) that requires the U.S. to develop a comprehensive strategy to increase and strengthen women’s participation in peace negotiations and conflict prevention.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Various Measures

Press Release 05.25.17

Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed five bipartisan measures.

Noem, Schakowsky, Royce, Engel Introduce Legislation to Ensure Women Have Role in Peace Negotiations

Press Release 05.17.17

This bipartisan legislation would require the U.S. to develop a comprehensive strategy to increase and strengthen women’s participation in peace negotiations and conflict prevention globally.

House Passes Foreign Affairs Committee’s READ Act

Press Release 01.24.17

Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 601, the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act. Introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY), the bipartisan legislation provides accountability for existing U.S. efforts to improve quality basic education in developing and war-torn countries.

Closing the Digital Gap Will Advance U.S. Interests Abroad

Press Release 01.24.17

Today, the House overwhelmingly passed Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA)’s Digital Global Access Policy Act (H.R. 600) to promote internet access in developing countries, which will in turn help reduce poverty, improve education, empower women, and advance U.S. interests.

A ‘build-once’ policy for the developing world

Op-Ed 09.13.16

By promoting access to the internet around the world and modernizing our approach to humanitarian and international development programs, the Digital GAP Act stretches American aid further and has the potential for a long-lasting impact by narrowing the digital divide that holds so many people back.

Chairman Royce on Enactment of Electrify Africa, International Megan’s Law

Press Release 02.08.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) this evening applauded enactment of two committee priorities – the Electrify Africa Act and International Megan’s Law: “I am pleased these two bipartisan bills are now law. Enactment of Electrify Africa stands to improve the lives of millions in sub-Saharan Africa by helping to […]

Chairman Royce, Actress Geena Davis Coauthor Piece for BlogHer

Press Release 11.25.15

Washington, D.C. – The following BlogHer post by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and actress Geena Davis discusses the important role technology plays in creating opportunities for women and girls around the world. Earlier this month, Chairman Royce convened a hearing to review efforts to expand Internet access to women in developing […]