Rep. Trott’s STOP Organ Trafficking Act Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee

Press Release 04.20.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed H.R. 3694, Strategy to Oppose Predatory Organ Trafficking Act, which was introduced by Rep. Dave Trott (R-MI) to combat ISIS trafficking in human organs. Below are the video and key excerpts from Rep. Trott’s remarks prior to the committee vote. “The illegal trafficking of […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Reaffirms Taiwan Relations Act

Press Release 04.20.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed five bipartisan measures, including H. Con. Res. 88. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH), reaffirms the Taiwan Relations Act and the Six Assurances as the cornerstone of United States-Taiwan relations. Upon passage of H. Con. Res. 88, […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Combats Organ Trafficking

Press Release 04.20.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed five bipartisan measures, including H.R. 3694, Strategy to Oppose Predatory Organ Trafficking Act. The legislation, introduced by Rep. Dave Trott (R-MI), combats trafficking in human organs. Upon passage of H.R. 3694, as amended, Chairman Royce said: “Organ trafficking has […]

Chairman Royce Introduces Bill to Deny Iran Access to U.S. Dollar

Press Release 04.19.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today introduced legislation to prevent the Obama administration from allowing Iran access to transactions involving the U.S. dollar as long as the Iranian regime continues to engage in illicit activities, including the development of ballistic missiles and terrorism. The bill, The U.S. Financial System […]

Royce, Engel, Holding, Bera Request Joint Meeting of Congress with India’s Prime Minister

Press Release 04.19.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA), Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY), and Reps. George Holding (R-NC) and Ami Bera (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan today requesting that Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, be granted the […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Markup – Tomorrow 10 a.m.

Press Release 04.19.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the Committee will meet TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 20 at 10 a.m. to consider: H.R. 1150, Frank R. Wolf International Religious Freedom Act of 2015, (Mr. Smith) To amend the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 to improve the ability of the United States […]

The Race is On…

Blog 04.19.16

On Saturday afternoon, the administration released nine detainees from the terrorist prison at Guantanamo Bay to Saudi Arabia. VOA reports the move “came just weeks after President Barack Obama announced an accelerated plan to try to shutter the prison before he leaves office in January 2017.” And it follows the April 4th release of two […]

Chairman Royce’s Medium.com Post on Recent Delegation to Middle East, North Africa

Press Release 04.16.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) published the following on Medium.com regarding his recent bipartisan delegation to Middle East and North Africa: (View on Medium HERE.) Photos: The Middle East & North Africa Last week, I led a bipartisan delegation to Jordan, Iraq, and Tunisia to meet with our […]

A Look Ahead—April 18-22

Press Release 04.15.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, April 19 Joint Subcommittee Hearing: Israel Imperiled: Threats to the Jewish State 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 19 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), Chairman Subcommittee […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Strengthening U.S.-Philippines Military Alliance

Press Release 04.15.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement applauding Secretary Carter’s announcement that the United States will strengthen its military alliance with the Philippines: “It is critical the U.S. support the Philippines as it works to establish peace and stability in the region and maintain vital trade routes. That […]