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."

Chairman Royce Statement on Secretary of State Nomination

Press Release 12.13.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement after the president-elect announced his intent to nominate Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State

Congress Urges Reunification of Korean Families

Press Release 12.10.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement after the Senate passed H. Con. Res. 40, co-authored by Royce, seeking the reunification of Korean American families separated during the Korean War

Chairman Royce Meets with Baltic Delegations

Press Release 12.07.16

Following today’s meeting with delegations from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the below statement

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Compassion International’s Work in India

Press Release 12.06.16

Today at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) convened a hearing to discuss Compassion International’s work in India. The hearing is entitled “American Compassion in India: Government Obstacles.”

House Demands Enhanced Embassy Security, Oversight, and Accountability at State Department

Press Release 12.05.16

Tonight the House of Representatives passed the State Department Authorities Act (S. 1635), legislation initiated by Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA). The bipartisan bill strengthens embassy security, bolsters oversight, and advances much-needed reforms at the State Department.

Here’s how we start to build an efficient, accountable & modern State Department

Blog 12.05.16

For eight years now, the Obama White House has consolidated power on foreign policy, at the State Department’s expense. It’s micromanaged. It’s “frozen out” the Secretary of State and other key players on big decisions.