Leader McCarthy and Chairman Royce Announce Vote Opposing Anti-Israel UN Resolution

Press Release 01.02.17

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and House Foreign Affairs Chairman Ed Royce (CA-39) released the following statement announcing that the House will vote this Thursday on a resolution opposing UN Security Council Resolution 2334

Royce in WSJ: The Midnight Push to Empty Out Guantanamo

Blog 12.27.16

"With less than a month remaining in office, President Obama is racing to free 19 more detainees from the terrorist prison at Guantanamo Bay. If history is any guide, this means that dangerous jihadists will be released to countries ill-equipped to handle them."

The Midnight Push to Empty Out Guantanamo

Op-Ed 12.26.16

The prison at Guantanamo Bay should continue to serve as a secure, humane location for holding dangerous terrorists. And it is an appropriate location at which to detain and question new high-value individuals captured in our continuing fight against radical Islamist terrorism.

Chairman Royce Slams Obama Admin on Anti-Israel Resolution at UN

Press Release 12.23.16

"The Obama administration’s refusal to veto this one-sided, anti-Israel resolution is a dangerous and counterproductive step. It goes against years of established, bipartisan U.S. policy. I look forward to working with the Trump administration to strengthen the U.S.-Israel partnership."

Royce Statement on Upcoming U.N. Security Council Anti-Israel Vote

Press Release 12.22.16

“It has long been the position of the United States to oppose one-sided or anti-Israel resolutions at the United Nations. That’s what this is, and the Obama Administration should veto it. A durable and sustainable peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians will come only through direct bilateral negotiations between the parties."

Kabila is Violating DRC’s Constitution & Ignoring the Will of its People

Press Release 12.20.16

"Free, fair and timely elections are the way to ensure a peaceful future."

Royce Statement on the Passing of Ben Gilman, Former Committee Chairman

Press Release 12.18.16

"Ben was an advocate for human rights reforms in post-Soviet Russia, expanding NATO and working to advance liberty and equality to people who had never known it. A committed supporter of Israel, Ben strove tirelessly for peace."

Chairman Royce Applauds Enactment of State Authorities

Press Release 12.16.16

“To secure peace in an increasingly dangerous world, it is imperative we have an efficient, accountable and modern State Department."

Chairman Royce Statement on Imminent Fall of Aleppo

Press Release 12.15.16

"Aleppo lies in ruins – its people slaughtered by Assad and his Iranian and Russian backers. We’re hearing reports of regime forces and Shia militias going door-to-door executing everyone they find, including women and children."

Chairman Royce Statement on Enactment of Iran Sanctions Extension Act

Press Release 12.15.16

“Iran’s support for terrorism, and its push to develop a missile capable of striking the United States, is a direct threat to our national security."