House Passes Holocaust Survivors’ Legislation

Press Release 06.07.16

Today, the House passed H. Con. Res. 129, bipartisan legislation authored by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), which urges Germany to reaffirm its financial commitment to address the health and welfare needs of Holocaust survivors. Following House passage, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued this statement:

Going LIVE! with Prime Minister Modi

Blog 06.07.16

Tomorrow is a big day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India – leader of the world's largest democracy – will address a joint meeting of Congress.

Chairman Royce: U.S. – South Korea Relationship Has Never Been Stronger

Press Release 06.04.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and a bipartisan delegation today completed two days of meetings in South Korea focused on the threats North Korea poses to global security.

A Look Ahead—June 6-10

Press Release 06.03.16

Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events:

Chairman Royce Calls on IG to Investigate Altered Iran Video

Press Release 06.03.16

Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) sent a letter to the State Department’s Inspector General (IG), Steve Linick, to request an investigation into the deliberate omission of portions of a State Department press briefing video on the Iran nuclear talks. The missing excerpt includes the State Department’s then-spokesperson implying that the Department […]

Chairman Royce Leads Bipartisan Delegation to Taiwan

Press Release 06.02.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and a bipartisan delegation today departed Taiwan after three days of meetings focused on economic development and other issues of mutual interest.

Never Forget

Blog 05.30.16

Memorial Day is a day set apart. It is a day to honor the men and women who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great nation.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes State Authorities Bill

Press Release 05.26.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed, as amended, the Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act (S. 1635). The legislation authorizes critical embassy security enhancements to protect U.S. personnel overseas, improves Committee and Inspector General oversight of the State Department, and streamlines and […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Continues Oversight of Obama Administration’s Flawed Iran Nuclear Deal

Press Release 05.24.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the Committee will convene a hearing tomorrow to continue oversight on the administration’s nuclear deal with Iran and its consequences for U.S. national security. The hearing, entitled “Iran Nuclear Deal Oversight: Implementation and its Consequences (Part II),” will begin at 10 a.m. ET. […]

Chairman Royce Reacts to Admin’s Arms Sales to Vietnam

Press Release 05.23.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s announcement he will fully lift the ban on arms sales to Vietnam: “The security situation in Southeast Asia is driving several countries to seek closer military ties with the United States. That’s influence the administration could […]