UPDATED: A Look Ahead—January 11-15

Press Release 01.11.16

*Measure added to Tuesday’s markup* **Witness added to Wednesday’s subcommittee hearing** Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: *Tuesday, January 12 Subcommittee Markup: H. Res. 339, H. Res. 343, and H. Res. 374 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building […]

The Obama Administration Has a Lot of Explaining to Do

Press Release 01.08.16

Washington, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement in response to reports that Cuba has been holding a lost U.S. Hellfire missile: “The Obama administration has a lot of explaining to do. How on earth did a Hellfire missile get into Cuban hands? Who else has had access […]

Chairman Royce at AEI Discusses the Need for the U.S. to Confront the Weaponization of Information

Press Release 01.08.16

Washington, D.C. – Earlier today at the American Enterprise Institute, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) talked about the need for the Obama administration to step up efforts to confront the weaponization of information by ISIS, Putin, Iran, and others. Video and excerpt are available below: “I was in Eastern Europe, in East […]

Chairman Royce: Obama Administration is Befriending Enemies, Distancing Allies

Press Release 01.08.16

Washington, D.C. – Earlier today at the American Enterprise Institute, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) talked about President Obama’s final State of the Union Address, and his policies that have made the world less safe. Video and excerpt are available below: Photo credit: Aaron Clamage © American Enterprise Institute “We’ve had seven […]

Chairman Royce Statement on ISIS-Inspired Shooting in Philadelphia

Press Release 01.08.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement after Philadelphia police reported that the brutal attack on one of its officers last night was ISIS-inspired: “ISIS cannot be contained, it must be defeated. As we saw in San Bernardino and now in Philadelphia, terrorists are using safe havens […]

A Look Ahead—January 11-15

Press Release 01.08.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, January 12 Subcommittee Markup: H. Res. 339 and H. Res. 374 2:15 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ), Chairman Bills to be […]

WATCH: Chairman Royce to Discuss the State of Foreign Affairs at AEI

Press Release 01.08.16

Watch the discussion live HERE. Washington, D.C. – Today at 9 a.m. ET, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will sit down with American Enterprise Institute’s Danielle Pletka ahead of President Obama’s final State of the Union Address to discuss the need for American leadership to defend and advance freedom, security, and free […]

Chairman Royce Applauds Hezbollah-Related Sanctions

Press Release 01.07.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today welcomed the Treasury Department’s announcement of the first sanctions against a Hezbollah financier and related front company following enactment into law of his bill, the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act (H.R. 2297): “Hezbollah has been operating throughout international financial markets for years to finance […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Enhances Iran Sanctions, Improves Counterterrorism Screening

Press Release 01.07.16

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed three bipartisan measures. A summary of the Committee action, including adopted amendments, will be available HERE. The Committee passed H.R. 3662, Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act (introduced by Rep. Russell (R-OK)), which enhances congressional oversight and ensures the administration […]

Foreign Affairs Committee to Consider Bills to Enhance Iran Sanctions, Improve Counterterrorism Screening – Tomorrow 10 a.m.

Press Release 01.06.16

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the Committee will meet TOMORROW, Thursday, January 7 at 10 a.m. to consider: H.R. 1797, End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act, (Mr. Smith) To facilitate effective research on and treatment of neglected tropical diseases, including Ebola, through coordinated domestic and international efforts. H.R. 3662, […]