Chairman Royce Announces Hearing to Review U.S. Foreign Assistance

Press Release 03.17.18

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the committee will convene a hearing on Wednesday, March 21, entitled “The FY 2019 Foreign Assistance Budget.” The hearing will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Taiwan Travel Act Becomes Law

Press Release 03.16.18

Today, the president signed into law the Taiwan Travel Act (H.R. 535). Championed by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA), the bipartisan legislation encourages visits between the United States and Taiwan at all levels.

A Look Ahead—March 19-23

Press Release 03.16.18

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

Chairman Royce Statement on Meeting with South Korean Foreign Minister

Press Release 03.15.18

"I’m glad we’ve stood shoulder-to-shoulder to finally apply needed financial pressure on the Kim regime. It is clear this pressure is driving North Korea back to the negotiating table."

Chairman Royce Urges President to Sanction Russia for Chemical Attack

Press Release 03.15.18

"I respectfully request that you determine if the Russian Government has also violated the Chemical and Biological Weapons and Warfare Elimination Act of 1991 and apply sanctions as appropriate."

House Foreign Affairs Committee Votes to Sanction Iran for Human Rights Abuses

Press Release 03.15.18

For years, the regime in Tehran has systematically squashed all opposition in Iran with brutal tactics, including torture and mass executions. Yet very few Iranian government officials have been designated for human rights violations.

Chairman Royce Welcomes Admin Sanctions on Russian Cyber Actors

Press Release 03.15.18

Russian cyber actors have been weaponizing information and targeting critical U.S. infrastructure undeterred for years. As our midterm elections approach, we must send a clear message that attacks on our political process will not be tolerated.

Royce, Blumenauer Introduce Food for Peace Modernization Act

Press Release 03.14.18

That is why we are introducing this critical bill. It will help our relief workers get the right assistance to the right place at the right time to advance U.S. interests and save more lives.

Foreign Affairs Committee Markup – Tomorrow 9:30 a.m.

Press Release 03.14.18

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the committee will meet TOMORROW, Thursday, March 15 at 9:30 a.m. to consider:

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Export Control Reforms

Press Release 03.14.18

Washington, D.C. – Today at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing entitled “Modernizing Export Controls: Protecting Cutting-Edge Technology and U.S. National Security.” Live webcast and witness testimony will be available HERE. Below is Chairman Royce’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery at the hearing: “Today, the committee […]