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.”

UPDATED: A Look Ahead—September 27-29

Press Release 09.27.17

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

PHOTO: Chairman Royce Presses WHO Director-General on Taiwan’s Inclusion

Blog 09.26.17

During a meeting this afternoon with Tedros Adhanom, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) discussed the importance of Taiwan’s inclusion in the WHO.

PHOTO: Chairman Royce Meets with South Korea’s Foreign Minister

Blog 09.26.17

This afternoon, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) met with South Korea's Foreign Minister to discuss the importance of the U.S.-South Korea alliance.

Remarks: Chairman Royce on State Department Redesign

Press Release 09.26.17

Today at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing entitled “The Department of State Redesign.”

House Votes to Promote Information, Human Rights in North Korea

Press Release 09.25.17

Today, the House of Representatives passed the North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017 (H.R. 2061). The bipartisan bill reauthorizes U.S. programs that promote human rights, democracy, and freedom of information in North Korea.

House Passes Women, Peace, and Security Act

Press Release 09.25.17

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017 (S. 1141), bipartisan legislation requiring the U.S. to develop a comprehensive strategy to increase and strengthen women’s participation in peace negotiations and conflict prevention

A Look Ahead—September 25-29

Press Release 09.25.17

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