House Passes Bill Highlighting Importance of U.S.-Korea-Japan Trilateral Relationship

Press Release 09.07.16

Today, the House of Representatives passed H. Res. 634, legislation recognizing the importance of the United States-Republic of Korea-Japan trilateral relationship to counter North Korean threats and nuclear proliferation. By passing this legislation, introduced by Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ), the House has not only condemned North Korea’s continued belligerence, but has also helped ensure regional security and human rights.

House Passes Four Foreign Affairs Committee Measures

Press Release 09.07.16

Today, the House of Representatives passed four Foreign Affairs Committee measures, including Chairman Ed Royce’s (R-CA) Digital Global Access Policy Act (H.R. 5537) to promote internet access in developing countries, and the AGOA Enhancement Act of 2015 (H.R. 2845) to increase trade opportunities with Africa.

Chairman Royce Urges Obama Admin to Push for Recount in Gabon

Press Release 09.07.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement on the political crisis in Gabon

Chairman Royce to Convene NSC Hearing – Tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Press Release 09.07.16

Tomorrow at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing to examine the National Security Council’s increasing role in foreign policy and its lack of oversight. The hearing is entitled “Reforming the National Security Council: Efficiency and Accountability.”

Chairman Royce Statement on $1.7 Billion Cash Payment to Iran

Press Release 09.07.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement regarding the administration’s decision to pay all of a $1.7 billion settlement with Iran in cash

Chairman Royce Introduces Bill to Block Ransoms to Iran

Press Release 09.06.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today introduced the Prohibiting Future Ransom Payments to Iran Act (H.R. 5931), to ensure there are no future cash payouts to Iran – the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.

A Look Ahead—September 6-9

Press Release 09.02.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: Wednesday, September 7 Subcommittee Hearing: The Growing Crisis in South Sudan 2 p.m. on Wednesday, September 7 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Rep. Christopher H. Smith […]

Chairman Royce Announces NSC Hearing

Press Release 09.02.16

Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the Committee will convene a hearing on Thursday, September 8 to examine the National Security Council’s increasing role in foreign policy and its lack of oversight.

How does VP Biden expect the president to close Gitmo without violating the law?

Blog 08.25.16

Given that half of the remaining detainees are too dangerous to release and that it would be illegal to transfer them to the U.S., how does Vice President Biden expect the president to close Gitmo without violating the law?

It was ransom

Blog 08.18.16

In an interview with James Rosen that aired this evening on FOX News' “Special Report with Bret Baier,” House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) reacted to the U.S. State Department’s admission that a $400 million payment to Iran was specifically linked to Iran’s release of four Americans.