On CNN, Royce Calls for Aggressive Enforcement of North Korea Sanctions

Blog 09.09.16

Today on CNN, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) talked with Wolf Blitzer about the need to respond swiftly to North Korea’s latest nuclear test, reportedly its most powerful yet at a force equivalent to 10 kilotons of TNT.

A Look Ahead—September 12-16

Press Release 09.09.16

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

Chairman Royce Condemns Apparent North Korean Nuclear Test

Press Release 09.09.16

Today’s detonation wasn’t just about testing nuclear technology. It was also about testing America’s resolve. Now is the time for this administration to act.

House Acts in Support of Georgian Sovereignty

Press Release 09.08.16

Today, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation promoting the territorial integrity of Georgia, a strong U.S. partner. Introduced by Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), H. Res. 660 condemns Russia's military intervention and occupation of Georgia and calls on Russia to stop undermining Georgia’s sovereignty.

Foreign Affairs Committee to Markup Bill to Block Ransoms to Iran

Press Release 09.08.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the Committee will meet Wednesday, September 14 at 10 a.m. to consider the Prohibiting Future Ransom Payments to Iran Act (H.R. 5931). The legislation, authored by Chairman Royce, ensures there are no future cash payouts to Iran – the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism.

Chairman Royce Writes Cambodia Prime Minister on Deterioration of Democracy

Press Release 09.08.16

Amid the continued deterioration of democracy in Cambodia, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) sent a letter to Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Sen urging the Government of Cambodia to stop harassing and brutalizing Kem Sokha and other opposition leaders.

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

Press Release 09.08.16

Today 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.”

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