Chairman Royce on Arrest of Lebanese-American in Iran

Press Release 11.03.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today issued the following statement in response to reports that a Washington-based Lebanese-American has been jailed by authorities in Iran: “Another day, another hostage taken by Iran. Iran has clearly declared open season on anyone with ties to the United States. What is the […]

House Works to Combat Growing Anti-Semitism

Press Release 11.03.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed H. Res. 354, introduced by U.S. Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ), which encourages European countries to protect the security of their Jewish populations in the face of rising anti-Semitism. U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the resolution’s […]

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing to Examine U.S. Policy in Syria – Tomorrow 10 a.m.

Press Release 11.03.15

Top Administration Officials Covering Syria and Russia to Testify **See important planning note/RSVP requirement for media** Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow at 10 a.m., U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing that examines U.S. policy in Syria. The hearing is entitled “U.S. Policy After Russia’s Escalation in […]

House Takes Stand Against Wildlife Trafficking

Press Release 11.02.15

Wildlife Trafficking has become blood currency for rebel groups and international gangs, says Foreign Affairs Chair Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed the Global Anti-Poaching Act (H.R. 2494), legislation authored by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, which helps the United States and partner countries combat today’s unprecedented […]

House Condemns Palestinian Authority Violence

Press Release 11.02.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of H. Res. 293, a bipartisan resolution authored by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), which condemns Palestinian Authority officials who are inciting an increasing number of anti-Israel and anti-Semitic attacks. Upon passage of H. Res. 293, […]

Chairman Royce Announces Communications Staff Appointments

Press Release 11.02.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today announced the following staff appointments: Cory Fritz will serve as Deputy Staff Director for Communications. Fritz joins Chairman Royce’s staff after six years with Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), where he served in roles including Press Secretary and Political Communications Director. Prior to working […]

A Look Ahead—November 2-6

Press Release 10.30.15

(Note RSVP requirement for media covering Nov 4 hearing on Syria) Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Wednesday, November 4 Hearing: U.S. Policy After Russia’s Escalation in Syria 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 4 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building **Media RSVP […]

Chairman Royce Comments as Another American is Detained in Iran

Press Release 10.30.15

Latest show of contempt for America, says Foreign Affairs Chair Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement as reports surfaced that Iranian-American Siamak Namazi has been arrested by the intelligence arm of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, a unit that reports directly to […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Camp Liberty Attack

Press Release 10.29.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the recent attack on Camp Liberty: “Today’s reported attack, yet another deadly assault on civilians in Camp Liberty, is deeply troubling. The Iraqi government must provide immediate aid to the wounded and suffering. “With […]

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing to Examine U.S. Policy in Syria

Press Release 10.29.15

Top Administration Officials Covering Syria and Russia to Testify **See important planning note/RSVP requirement for media** Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, November 4, the Committee will convene a hearing that examines U.S. policy in Syria. The hearing, entitled “U.S. Policy […]