Chairman Royce Statement on Iran Elections

Press Release 02.26.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement on today’s parliamentary elections in Iran: “President Obama bet the house on Iran becoming more moderate and responsible. Yet, hours after the nuclear agreement’s implementation, the Iranian regime disqualified 2,967 of roughly 3,000 moderate candidates from running in parliamentary elections. […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Plans to Aid in Fight Against Boko Haram

Press Release 02.26.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement on reports that the Pentagon is planning to send U.S. Special Forces as advisers to Nigeria: “I am glad the administration is considering sending U.S. Special Forces to Nigeria to assist in the fight against Boko Haram. Boko Haram is […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Hosts China’s Foreign Minister

Press Release 02.25.16

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) hosted a bipartisan meeting with His Excellency Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China to discuss North Korea sanctions, tensions in the South China Sea and bilateral trade opportunities. Following the meeting, Chairman Royce issued this statement: “Today I stressed the […]

PHOTOS: Chairman Royce Greets Families Impacted by Congolese Adoption Delays

Press Release 02.25.16

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) met with dozens of families who have been waiting years for the Congolese government to allow their legally adopted children to be united with their parents. During the town-hall-style meeting, families had an opportunity to hear from members of Congress about their efforts to […]

Foreign Affairs Committee to Press Secretary Kerry on Foreign Affairs Budget – Today at 9:30 a.m.

Press Release 02.25.16

Chairman Royce Opening Statement Washington, D.C. – Today at 9:30 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing at which Secretary of State John Kerry will testify. The hearing is entitled, “Strengthening U.S. Leadership in a Turbulent World: The FY 2017 Foreign Affairs Budget.” Live webcast and witness testimony will […]

Foreign Affairs Committee to Press Secretary Kerry on Foreign Affairs Budget – Tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.

Press Release 02.24.16

Washington, D.C.—Tomorrow at 9:30 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing at which Secretary of State John Kerry will testify. The hearing is entitled “Strengthening U.S. Leadership in a Turbulent World: The FY 2017 Foreign Affairs Budget.” Chairman Royce on the hearing: “Today America faces direct threats from ISIS, North […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Advances Measures Urging Iran to Free U.S. Hostage Levinson and Boosting U.S.-Israel Economic Cooperation

Press Release 02.24.16

Committee also votes to improve global development and terror watch lists Washington, D.C. — Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed four bipartisan measures. A summary of the Committee action, including adopted amendments, will be available HERE. The Committee passed H. Res. 148 (introduced by Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL)), as amended, […]

This Broken Agency is Losing the Info War to ISIS & Putin

Blog 02.23.16

Last week Secretary Kerry went to Hollywood. But don’t get too excited – the State Department’s dream for a blockbuster about last year’s Iran talks doesn’t seem headed to production anytime soon. Instead, Secretary Kerry hit Tinseltown looking for help to counter ISIS propaganda. And while it’s true Hollywood can be a powerful voice, let’s be […]

Chairman Royce Introduces Terrorist Release Transparency Act

Press Release 02.23.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) introduced H.R. 4580, the Terrorist Release Transparency Act, to ensure the American people and our foreign partners have access to critical details before terrorists are released from the prison at Guantanamo Bay. The legislation, introduced the day the Obama administration submitted a plan […]

UPDATED: A Look Ahead—February 23-26

Press Release 02.23.16

*Measure added* **Witness list changed** Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: Wednesday, February 24: Markup: H. Res. 148, H. Res. 551, H.R. 3924 and H.R. 4403 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 24 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. […]