Foreign Affairs Committee Adopts Rules and Oversight Plan for 115th Congress

Press Release 01.24.17

Today, following the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Organizational Meeting for the 115th Congress, Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the full list of subcommittee assignments as well as the adopted Committee Rules and Committee Oversight Plan.

House Passes Foreign Affairs Committee’s READ Act

Press Release 01.24.17

Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 601, the Reinforcing Education Accountability in Development (READ) Act. Introduced by Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY), the bipartisan legislation provides accountability for existing U.S. efforts to improve quality basic education in developing and war-torn countries.

Closing the Digital Gap Will Advance U.S. Interests Abroad

Press Release 01.24.17

Today, the House overwhelmingly passed Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA)’s Digital Global Access Policy Act (H.R. 600) to promote internet access in developing countries, which will in turn help reduce poverty, improve education, empower women, and advance U.S. interests.

Chairman Royce Statement on the Extradition of “El Chapo” Guzman from Mexico to the United States

Press Release 01.19.17

"This extradition marks an important moment in U.S.-Mexico relations, and I hope it will lead to increased cooperation between our countries to destroy these dangerous drug cartels and secure our border.”

Chairman Royce on FOX Discusses Russia, NATO

Blog 01.17.17

This morning on Fox News Channel’s “American’s Newsroom,” House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) discussed the future of U.S.-Russia relations and NATO. Video and key excerpts below.

Royce, Chabot Introduce Taiwan Travel Act

Press Release 01.13.17

“As a thriving democracy, Taiwan is vital to U.S. interests in the region. By encouraging more frequent visits between our two governments – including at the highest levels – we will further strengthen the critical U.S.-Taiwan partnership.”

Royce Announces Leadership Team for 115th Congress

Press Release 01.13.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today announced the committee’s leadership team for the 115th Congress.

Chairman Royce Statement on Sudan Sanctions

Press Release 01.13.17

“For months, the Obama administration has attempted a last-ditch effort to reengage with Sudan. While counterterrorism cooperation has increased, the government still abuses the fundamental human rights of the Sudanese people. Much more progress – particularly on the humanitarian front – will need to take place before we can be satisfied. I urge the new administration to look at Sudan with fresh eyes.”

Royce Welcomes New GOP Members of Foreign Affairs Committee

Press Release 01.13.17

Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement welcoming Reps. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Ann Wagner (R-MO), Brian Mast (R-FL), Francis Rooney (R-FL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Tom Garrett (R-VA) to the Foreign Affairs Committee for the 115th Congress

Good News: China Announces Another Step to Help Protect Wildlife

Blog 01.11.17

Shark fins, elephant tusks and rhino horns have long been a gold mine for gangsters and, increasingly, a key source of funding for terror networks. We’re talking about $10 billion annually.