House to vote today on critical North Korea human rights bill

Blog 09.25.17

The North Korean people are enslaved and held hostage by a ruthless regime that is threatening the world with nuclear disaster. To keep America safe, we must fully deploy sanctions, diplomacy and information to compel Kim Jong Un to change course. That is why the House will vote today on H.R. 2061, the North Korean […]

Making North Korean Human Rights a Priority

Press Release 09.22.17

While Kim Jong Un threatens the world with nuclear holocaust, the North Korean people remain trapped in a house of horrors.

Royce Applauds New Steps to Cut Off Cash to North Korea

Press Release 09.21.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the below statement on today’s executive order regarding North Korea:

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on State Department Redesign

Press Release 09.20.17

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the committee will convene a hearing on Tuesday, September 26 entitled “The Department of State Redesign.” The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. Chairman Royce on the hearing: “The United States must remain a global leader in advancing democratic values, human rights, economic […]

Chairman Royce on Fox News: U.S. needs to press Iran

Blog 09.20.17

Today on Fox News Channel’s “America’s Newsroom,” Chairman Royce discussed the threats Iran is posing to our ally Israel. Below are the video and key excerpts: “[W]e see… Iran moving to develop not just this ICBM capability, but they’ve now moved Iranian Guards forces onto the border with Israel in Syria. And for Prime Minister […]

Why our diplomacy matters

Blog 09.20.17

In an increasingly dangerous world, it is critical that the U.S. continues to lead – providing a diplomatic and development presence around the world. That is why, at a Council on Foreign Relations discussion yesterday, Chairman Ed Royce stressed the importance of U.S. investment in foreign assistance. Below are a few key excerpts from his […]

Chairman Royce on CNN Discusses Urgent Threat from North Korea

Blog 09.19.17

This afternoon, Chairman Royce appeared on CNN’s The Lead with Jake Tapper from the United Nations to talk about the urgent threat posed by North Korea’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.

Week in Review: Time for Maximum Pressure on North Korea

Blog 09.16.17

Catching up on North Korea news following yesterday’s dangerous missile launch over Japan? Miss the news around Tuesday’s Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on tools that must be fully deployed to address the North Korean threat? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are the highlights:

Royce, Engel Introduce Cyber Diplomacy Act

Press Release 09.14.17

"The bipartisan Cyber Diplomacy Act will help counter foreign threats on the internet while promoting human rights and new jobs and economic growth.”

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Democracy, Governance in Liberia

Press Release 09.13.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) delivered a statement today at a Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations hearing entitled “The Future of Democracy and Governance in Liberia.”