House Turns Tables on Human Traffickers

Press Release 07.12.17

The bill includes a provision authored by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) that allows the State Department to use cash rewards to help bring human traffickers to justice.

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Empowering Women in Developing World

Press Release 07.12.17

Today we consider some of the barriers to economic empowerment that women face in developing countries, and what this means for them, their families and communities.

TOMORROW: House Votes to Reauthorize & Strengthen Key Anti-Human Trafficking Legislation

Blog 07.11.17

As Chairman Royce has said, “A reward on one’s head creates real fear for terrorists and criminals… I want human traffickers to know the fear of being ‘hunted.’”

PHOTO: Chairman Royce Meets with Tunisia’s Head of Government

Press Release 07.11.17

“Today many of the terrorists who went to Syria and Libya to fight for ISIS are beginning to come home, posing serious threats to Tunisia. It is in the U.S.’s national security interests to continue helping Tunisia combat these returning terrorists by maintaining foreign assistance levels.”

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Empowering Women in Developing World – Tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Press Release 07.11.17

Tomorrow at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing to explore the opportunities and benefits of increasing women’s economic participation and empowerment in developing countries. The hearing, entitled “Beyond Microfinance: Empowering Women in the Developing World,” is part of a series of hearings to examine the challenges facing women and girls around the globe.

Chairman Royce Proposes NDAA Amendment to Hold Russia Accountable

Press Release 07.07.17

For years now, Vladimir Putin has blatantly disregarded Russia’s obligations under the landmark INF treaty. His recent deployment of banned nuclear-tipped missiles poses serious threats to U.S. national security interests.

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on Empowering Women in Developing World

Press Release 07.06.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the Committee will convene a hearing on Wednesday, July 12 to explore the opportunities and benefits of increasing women’s economic participation and empowerment in developing countries.

Chairman Royce Statement on Taiwan Arms Sales

Press Release 06.29.17

“I welcome today’s announcement of $1.4 billion in long-overdue arms sales to Taiwan."

Chairman Royce Welcomes Sanctions on Chinese Entities Doing Business with North Korea

Press Release 06.29.17

“To cut off more cash to North Korea, the U.S. Senate needs to pass my bill to give the U.S. additional financial tools – including the ability to stop the North Korean regime’s export of slave labor.”

PHOTO: Chairman Royce Meets with South Korean President Moon Jae-in

Press Release 06.29.17

The Republic of Korea is America’s greatest friend in the Asia Pacific region, which is why I remain committed to further strengthening our strategic partnership – particularly in light of urgent threats from the North Korean regime.