ICYMI: “It’s time to go to maximum pressure”

Blog 09.11.17

In case you missed it, below is the text of Josh Rogin’s latest column, in which he lays out the case for applying maximum diplomatic and financial pressure against the North Korean regime.

Royce, Engel Write Tillerson on Turkish Security Concerns at UN

Press Release 09.08.17

Ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY) sent a letter to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson asking him to take steps to prevent another violent incident involving Turkish security detail.

A Look Ahead—September 11-15

Press Release 09.08.17

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, September 12 Hearing: Sanctions, Diplomacy, and Information: Pressuring North Korea 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 12, in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman Invited witnesses include: Ms. Susan […]

9 photos of diplomacy in action

Blog 09.06.17

Last week, Chairman Royce led bipartisan delegations to South Korea and Taiwan – two of the U.S.’s most important partners in the Asia Pacific region – to advocate for peace, stability, and economic growth. The delegation met with government officials and business leaders in order to strengthen security cooperation and American job creation.

Royce: We need sustained financial pressure on North Korean regime

Blog 09.06.17

Earlier today, Chairman Royce spoke with reporters about strategies to deal with the threats posed by the rogue regime in North Korea. Here are a few key excerpts: “In speaking to defectors from North Korea, as well as other officials, it seems that the best strategy would be one of deploying sanctions, but not sanctions […]

Chairman Royce Writes Aung San Suu Kyi on Violence Against Rohingya

Press Release 09.06.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) sent a letter to State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi to express his great concern regarding violence against Rohingya Muslims in Burma.

Chairman Royce Announces North Korea Hearing

Press Release 09.05.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the committee will convene a hearing entitled “Sanctions, Diplomacy, and Information: Pressuring North Korea” on Tuesday, September 12, at 10 a.m.

A Look Ahead—September 5-8

Press Release 09.05.17

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

Chairman Royce Statement on North Korea

Press Release 09.03.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement on North Korea's latest nuclear test:

Chairman Royce Meets with President Tsai in Taiwan

Press Release 09.01.17

"Taiwan is one of our most important friends in the Asia Pacific region, and our partnership is anchored in a shared commitment to democratic values."