Foreign Affairs Advances Bill to Promote Democracy, Human Rights in Burma

Press Release 05.17.18

Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed seven bipartisan measures, including the BURMA Act of 2018 (H.R. 5819), which promotes democracy and human rights in Burma.

172 Members Push for Taiwan’s Participation at World Health Assembly

Press Release 05.16.18

Today, 172 members of Congress, led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY), sent a letter to the Director General of the World Health Organization urging him to allow Taiwan to participate in this year’s World Health Assembly.

Chairman Royce Announces Foreign Affairs Hearing with Secretary Pompeo

Press Release 05.16.18

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the committee will convene a hearing on Wednesday, May 23 entitled “Strengthening American Diplomacy: Reviewing the State Department’s Budget, Operations, and Policy Priorities.” The hearing will begin at 9 a.m.

UPDATED: A Look Ahead—May 15-18

Press Release 05.16.18

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming committee events:

Royce Statement on Opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem

Press Release 05.14.18

“Seventy years ago today, the United States was first to recognize Israel as an independent state. On this important anniversary, it’s fitting that the U.S. finally open an embassy in Israel’s self-determined capital."

Chairman Royce Statement on Syria

Press Release 05.11.18

"The administration should start by immediately resuming stabilization funding, including to the White Helmets, who are providing life-saving aid to thousands of civilians."

Chairman Royce Welcomes Release of American Hostages from North Korea

Press Release 05.09.18

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement on North Korea’s release of three American hostages:

House Foreign Affairs Committee Advances Bipartisan Measures

Press Release 05.09.18

The House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), today advanced six bipartisan measures, including legislation to strengthen U.S. security assistance.

Foreign Affairs Committee Markup – Tomorrow 10 a.m.

Press Release 05.08.18

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the committee will meet TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 9 at 10 a.m. to consider:

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Iran

Press Release 05.08.18

Today at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing entitled “Confronting the Iranian Challenge.”