Chairman Royce via INJO: It’s Time To Start Calling ISIS’s Atrocities Against Christians A Genocide

Press Release 03.01.16

It’s Time To Start Calling ISIS’s Atrocities Against Christians A Genocide Written by Congressman Ed Royce March 1, 2016 In recent months, ISIS has gone global — carrying out attacks in San Bernardino and Paris. But the Obama administration continues to resist confronting radical Islamist terrorism directly and labeling ISIS’s efforts to destroy Christians and […]

House Urges Iran to Free U.S. Hostage Levinson

Press Release 02.29.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) applauded House passage of H. Res. 148, a bipartisan measure calling on Iran to fulfill their promises of assistance in the case of Robert Levinson, the longest-held hostage in our nation’s history. The legislation, authored by Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL), unanimously passed the House […]

A Look Ahead – February 29 – March 4

Press Release 02.26.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: Wednesday, March 2: Markup: H. Res. 269 and H. Con. Res. 75 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 2 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman Bills to be marked […]

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, […]