Obama Admin Turns its Back on U.S. Law, Cuban People

Press Release 10.26.16

Today the Obama administration turned its back on U.S. law and the suffering Cuban people. Worse yet – on a world stage – the administration allowed the Cuban regime to claim moral equivalence between its brutal rule and our democracy. This is wrong, and it undermines Cubans fighting for basic freedoms.

Chairman Royce: “It’s time Taiwan be allowed to obtain INTERPOL observer status”

Press Release 10.25.16

It’s time Taiwan be allowed to obtain INTERPOL observer status. The continued exclusion of Taiwan – a strong friend and critical partner of the United States – from this important organization is troubling. Global security is needlessly put at risk due to Taiwan’s inability to quickly share and receive the latest information about international crime. Everyone’s security will be improved by Taiwan’s participation in INTERPOL.

Chairman Royce Writes Iraqi Prime Minister as Battle to Liberate Mosul From ISIS Begins

Press Release 10.18.16

Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today wrote Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to urge the government of Iraq to dramatically escalate planning for humanitarian relief to meet the needs of those who will be forced from their homes in the fight to liberate Mosul from ISIS, and express concern about the role of Shia paramilitary forces in the battle for Mosul and its aftermath.

Chairman Royce Statement on Unjust Conviction of Iranian-Americans

Press Release 10.18.16

Once again Iran has made a mockery of its own legal system in convicting wrongfully detained Iranian-Americans. It appears the trials violated every basic international standard – carried out in secret with no transparency, no evidence, and no representation. They were a complete and total sham.

To Keep America Safe, U.S. Sanctions Programs Must be Bolstered

Op-Ed 10.13.16

Syria is in shambles. Over the past five years, hundreds of thousands have been murdered by the Assad regime. Scores of innocent men, women and children have been systematically tortured, gassed, and bombed. Facing Assad’s war machine in one direction and ISIS in another, more than 14 million Syrians have fled their homes.

PHOTO: Speaker Ryan Signs Chairman Royce’s END Wildlife Trafficking Act

Press Release 10.03.16

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) signed the END Wildlife Trafficking Act (H.R. 2494), which helps the United States and partner countries combat today’s unprecedented level of poaching and wildlife trafficking.

Chairman Royce: “A Stable and Prosperous Africa Benefits Us All”

Press Release 09.26.16

Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will participate in the 15th annual AGOA (African Growth and Opportunity Act) forum in Washington. Mandated by Royce’s legislative initiative in 2000 to spur trade between the U.S. and countries in Africa that show a commitment to good governance and democratic principles, the forum will explore ways to deepen these critical trade and investment relationships.

Chairman Royce Announces Western Hemisphere Hearing

Press Release 09.26.16

Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the Committee will convene a hearing on Thursday, September 29 to examine the Administration’s policies throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Chairman Royce Statement on Gabon Election Ruling

Press Release 09.26.16

“For democracy to work, citizens must have confidence in their election process. Unfortunately that confidence is nonexistent in Gabon at the moment."

A Look Ahead—September 26-30

Press Release 09.23.16

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