House Calls on Nicaragua to Hold Free, Fair Elections

Press Release 10.03.17

Nicaragua continues to violate the region’s democratic values by failing to conduct fair and transparent elections, and by denying Nicaraguans freedom of expression and association.

Protecting Girls’ Access to Education

Press Release 10.03.17

Today, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation (H.R. 2408) that seeks to protect girls’ access to education in vulnerable settings.

A Look Ahead—October 2-6

Press Release 09.29.17

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

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on Violence Against Rohingya

Press Release 09.28.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the committee will convene a hearing on Thursday, October 5 to discuss the U.S. response to Burma’s escalating violence against the Rohingya.

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Korea National Foundation Day

Press Release 09.28.17

Tonight, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will join His Excellency Ahn Ho-young, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States, at an event commemorating Korea National Foundation Day.

PHOTO: Speaker Ryan Signs Bill Encouraging Women’s Participation in Peace Negotiations

Press Release 09.28.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) joined Rep. Kristi Noem (R-SD) today for House Speaker Paul Ryan’s (R-WI) signing of S. 1141, the Women, Peace, and Security Act.

Foreign Affairs Committee Votes to Include Taiwan in World Health Organization

Press Release 09.28.17

Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed legislation, introduced by Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL), which directs the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization.

Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Various Measures

Press Release 09.28.17

Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed nine measures, including two measures to further sanction Hezbollah (H.R. 3329 and H.R. 3342) and a measure to strengthen U.S.-Africa trade (H.R. 3445).

Recognizing ASEAN’s Work in Southeast Asia

Press Release 09.27.17

Today, the House of Representatives passed H. Res. 311, legislation that recognizes the work of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) toward stability, prosperity, and peace in Southeast Asia.

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Burma’s Brutal Campaign Against the Rohingya

Press Release 09.27.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today delivered a statement at a Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific hearing entitled “Burma’s Brutal Campaign Against the Rohingya.”