House Condemns Iran for Persecution of Baha’i, Other Human Rights Abuses

Press Release 09.21.16

The House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution, introduced by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), condemning the Iranian regime’s persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Rep. Trott: An emboldened Iran puts the entire world at risk

Blog 09.21.16

Today at a House Republican press briefing, committee member Rep. Dave Trott (R-MI) spoke about Iran’s illicit behavior and voiced his support for Chairman Ed Royce’s bill (H.R. 5931) to end cash payments to Iran. Video and a few key excerpts are below.

Chairman Royce Welcomes Taiwan’s New Ambassador

Press Release 09.21.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement after a meeting this afternoon with Taiwan’s new ambassador to the United States, Stanley Kao

Chairman Royce’s Anti-Wildlife Trafficking Bill Heads to President’s Desk

Press Release 09.21.16

"Cracking down on poaching and wildlife trafficking will not only help protect some of the world’s most majestic animals, it will strengthen U.S. national security. "

Chairman Royce: No More Cash Payments to Iran

Blog 09.21.16

Today at the weekly Republican leadership press briefing, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) spoke to his bill, H.R. 5931, which the House will vote on this week.

Royce on Morning Joe: U.S. Must Crack Down on Assad’s War Machine

Blog 09.20.16

Today on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) talked about the crisis in Syria.

Chairman Royce Supports Taiwan’s Participation at Upcoming UN Aviation Safety Meeting

Press Release 09.20.16

Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) reiterated his support for Taiwan’s participation in this year’s upcoming International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) 39th assembly meeting

A Look Ahead—September 19-23

Press Release 09.19.16

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

5 Times the Obama Admin Insisted Cash Was the Only Way to Pay Iran

Blog 09.19.16

As details of the administration’s $1.7 billion cash payment to Iran began to leak last month, the administration argued – from President Obama on down – that there was simply no other way to pay Iran. “We couldn't send them a check and we could not wire the money,” the president said on August 4.

Chairman Royce Meets with Aung San Suu Kyi

Press Release 09.14.16

Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement after a meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi, State Counselor of Burma