Chairman Royce Slams Iran’s Conviction of Jason Rezaian

Press Release 10.12.15

“His sentencing is another sham step in a sham process,” says Foreign Affairs Chair Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, slammed Iran’s conviction of American Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post reporter who has been jailed for more than 14 months: “Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif — Secretary Kerry’s nuclear […]

Chairman Royce on House Vote to Remove Ban on Crude Oil

Press Release 10.09.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in support of House passage of H.R. 702, legislation that removes the nearly 40-year-old ban on crude oil exports. On the legislation’s passage, Chairman Royce said: “We are the only developed country that bans […]

Chairman Royce Remarks at Syrian American Medical Society Event

Press Release 10.09.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, spoke at an event hosted by the Syrian American Medical Society (SAMS), where he discussed the current humanitarian crisis in Syria. Chairman Royce’s remarks (as prepared for delivery) follow: Thank you for having me here this morning to talk […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Bipartisan Measures on Supporting Ukraine and Combating Anti-Semitism

Press Release 10.09.15

Washington, D.C. — Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), unanimously passed bipartisan measures to support the people of Ukraine and to combat growing anti-Semitism. A summary of Committee action, including adopted amendments, will be available HERE. The Committee passed H. Res. 348 (introduced by Rep. David Cicilline (D-RI)), as amended, which […]

Updated: A Look Ahead—October 8-9

Press Release 10.08.15

*Markup time has changed* Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events:

Chairman Royce Reacts to Latest Developments in Syria

Press Release 10.08.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement urging President Obama to respond to Russia’s actions in Syria, which includes more than 140 sorties, the launching of long range cruise missiles from the Caspian Sea, and coordinating operations with Syrian regime and Iranian-backed ground […]

Chairman Royce Convenes Food Aid Reform Hearing

Press Release 10.07.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine U.S. international food aid programs and ways to make those programs more efficient and effective. The hearing is entitled “Reforming Food Aid: Desperate Need to do Better.” Chairman Royce’s opening statement (as prepared […]

Updated: A Look Ahead—October 7-9

Press Release 10.07.15

*Hearing time, location, and witness list changed for today’s 12:15 subcommittee hearing.* **Hearing time, location, and witness list changed for today’s 12:45 subcommittee hearing.** ***Hearing time and witness list changed for Thursday 10:30 subcommittee hearing. *** ****Markup added for Friday 9:15. **** Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, […]

Bill to Help American Families Adopting Overseas Heads to President’s Desk

Press Release 10.06.15

Helps Hundreds of Families with Adopted Children in Democratic Republic of the Congo Washington, D.C. – Today, the House unanimously passed the Adoptive Family Relief Act (S. 1300), which allows U.S. visa renewal fees to be waived for American families who have faced extraordinary circumstances while adopting children overseas. The legislation helps hundreds of families […]

Congress Votes to Continue Work of U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Press Release 10.06.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of S. 2078, which continues the work of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for four years. The legislation now heads to the President’s desk to become law. The vote follows a closed […]