Chairman Royce on Vietnam’s Prisoners of Conscience

Press Release 05.10.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today delivered an opening statement at a subcommittee hearing entitled “Will President Obama Prioritize the Release of Prisoners of Conscience in Vietnam?” Below is Chairman Royce’s opening statement (as prepared for delivery) at the hearing: Thank you, Chairman Smith, for calling this important hearing. […]

A Look Ahead—May 9-13

Press Release 05.06.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, May 10 Subcommittee Hearing: Will President Obama Prioritize the Release of Prisoners of Conscience in Vietnam? 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and […]

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on Iran

Press Release 05.06.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing entitled “Terrorism, Missiles and Corruption: The Risks of Economic Engagement with Iran” on Thursday, May 12 at 10 a.m. Chairman Royce on the hearing: “The Obama administration is turning a blind eye to Iran’s provocative acts and offering new concessions […]

Chairman Royce on Upcoming Elections in the Philippines

Press Release 05.06.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement ahead of the Philippines’ May 9 elections: “On Monday, millions of Filipinos will participate in their nation’s national and local elections. Important progress has been made in recent years under President Aquino, and I urge the new government to build […]

Royce to POTUS: Speak Out for Human Rights While in Vietnam

Press Release 05.05.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today sent a letter to President Obama urging him to advocate for human rights during his upcoming visit to Vietnam. In the letter to President Obama, Chairman Royce writes: “I urge you to speak out in support of human rights and meet with dissidents […]

World Press Freedom Day

Blog 05.03.16

By Chairman Ed Royce. Published on Medium.com. As Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, it’s hectic leading delegations overseas. But whenever I can, I try to make time for local press. For me, it’s a chance to talk about the importance of values like human rights, transparency, and open markets. And it’s an opportunity […]

Chairman Royce Speaks with Syrian Opposition About Worsening Situation in Aleppo

Press Release 04.29.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement today after speaking with Dr. Riyad Hijab, the General Coordinator of the High Negotiations Committee for the Syrian opposition, about the worsening situation in Aleppo: “Russia has been allowed to provide cover and support to the Assad regime for entirely […]

Chairman Royce’s Legislation to Combat Wildlife Poaching & Trafficking Advances in U.S. Senate

Press Release 04.28.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today issued the following statement commending Senate Foreign Relations Committee approval of H.R. 2494: “I’m glad my bipartisan bill to combat wildlife trafficking is one step closer to Senate passage. Today, the world’s most majestic animals are being rampantly poached to make terror and […]

Chairman Royce Welcomes Modi Address to Congress

Press Release 04.28.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the below statement after Speaker of the House Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced that Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, will address a Joint Meeting of Congress: “I applaud Speaker Ryan for inviting Prime Minister Modi to address a Joint Meeting of Congress, and […]

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

Press Release 04.28.16

Chairman Royce Opening Statement Washington, D.C. – Today at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing entitled “America as a Pacific Power: Challenges and Opportunities in Asia.” Live webcast and witness testimony will be available HERE. Below is Chairman Royce’s opening statement (as prepared for delivery) at the […]