House Votes for Efficient, Effective U.S. Foreign Aid

Press Release 12.08.15

Washington, D.C. – The House of Representatives today passed the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act (H.R. 3766). This bipartisan legislation, introduced by Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), ensures that United States foreign assistance is efficient and effective. Specifically, the legislation directs the President to establish guidelines for U.S. foreign development and economic assistance programs. Upon […]

Chairman Royce: Strengthening Visa Waiver Program Will Help Keep America Safe

Press Release 12.08.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA), a member of the Chairmen’s Task Force on Counterterrorism and Homeland Security, released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 158, the Visa Waiver Improvement Act of 2015: “Today we know that up to 5,000 Europeans have traveled to Syria and Iraq to […]

Foreign Affairs Committee to Consider Bills to Combat ISIS and Other Measures – Tomorrow 10 a.m.

Press Release 12.08.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the Committee will meet TOMORROW, Wednesday, December 9 at 10 a.m. to consider: H.R. 1654, (Mr. Royce) To authorize the direct provision of defense articles, defense services, and related training to the Kurdistan Regional Government An Amendment in the Nature […]

Royce, Engel Statement on Venezuela Elections

Press Release 12.07.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY) released the following statement on Sunday’s legislative elections in Venezuela: “We congratulate all who voted in yesterday’s elections in Venezuela. This is an important victory for democracy. The people of Venezuela are demanding a government that will […]

Chairman Royce Statement on the Fight Against ISIS

Press Release 12.06.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement tonight after President Obama’s address on the threats posed by ISIS: “The threats posed by radical Islamist terrorists have evolved, but the administration’s policies have not. Counterterrorism efforts have atrophied. Containment has failed. ISIS is now using safe havens in countries like Syria […]

Chairman Royce Statement on FBI Investigating San Bernardino Shooting as an Act of Terror

Press Release 12.04.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued this statement following today’s announcement by the FBI that they are now investigating the shooting in San Bernardino as an act of terrorism: “We now have yet another case of radicalization fueled by the internet and social media – a method that terrorists […]

A Look Ahead — December 7-11

Press Release 12.04.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, December 8 Subcommittee Hearing: Civil Nuclear Cooperation with Pakistan: Prospects and Consequences 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), Chairman Invited […]

Chairman Royce Statement on IAEA Report on Iran’s Nuclear Program

Press Release 12.02.15

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement today regarding the IAEA’s report on the “Possible Military Dimensions” of Iran’s past nuclear work: “The IAEA report proves Iran lied. For years, the Iranian regime worked secretly to develop a nuclear weapon. And there are still important questions that […]

Readout of House Foreign Affairs Committee Meeting with Israel’s Defense Minister

Press Release 12.02.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) hosted a bipartisan meeting with Moshe “Bogie” Ya’alon, Israel’s Minster of Defense, to discuss shared national security interests. The Chairman opened the meeting by highlighting the strength of the relationship between the United States and Israel and the need to address threats posed […]

Chairman Royce on the Radio: Obama Admin has Ceded U.S. National Security Interests to Iran and Russia

Press Release 12.02.15

Washington, D.C. – This morning, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) spoke with KNX 1070 NewsRadio Los Angeles about the fight against ISIS. Key excerpts are included below. You can listen to the audio HERE. On the Obama administration’s failed approach: “Secretary Kerry said the other day, whether we defeat ISIS or not is […]