House Passes Bill to Protect Ancient Sites from ISIS Destruction

Press Release 06.01.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House passed bipartisan legislation to protect international cultural property from being destroyed or looted by ISIS. The Protect and Preserve International Cultural Property Act (H.R. 1493), introduced by Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), improves coordination of U.S. efforts to protect cultural property, and prevent artifacts removed since the start of Syria’s civil war from […]

Chairman Royce Applauds House Passage of ‘Girls Count’ Legislation

Press Release 06.01.15

Bill Heads to President’s Desk Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded the House of Representatives unanimous passage of S. 802, Girls Count Act of 2015. The legislation works to support the rights of women and girls in developing countries. Specifically, it authorizes the State […]

Committee to Convene Hearing on Americans Detained in Iran – Tomorrow 10 a.m.

Press Release 06.01.15

Consideration of legislation urging Iran to release U.S. citizens will immediately follow the hearing **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 at which family members of four Americans either detained or missing […]

Chairman Royce Reacts to Cuba’s Removal from State Sponsor of Terrorism List

Press Release 05.29.15

Does Nothing to Advance Lives of Ordinary Cubans Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the State Department removed Cuba from the state sponsor of terrorism list: “Today’s announcement does nothing to improve the lives of ordinary Cubans who continue to […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Anniversary of Release of “Taliban 5”

Press Release 05.29.15

Concern Over Release of Detainees to Uruguay Too Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding the anniversary of the release of the “Taliban 5” terrorists from Guantanamo Bay. On June 1st, the one-year travel ban on these individuals contained in the […]

A Look Ahead — June 1-5

Press Release 05.29.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, June 2 Hearing: Americans Detained In Iran (See below for information on markup of H. Res. 233 immediately following hearing.) 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building […]

Chairman Royce Issues Subpoena to Office of Management and Budget to Obtain Diplomatic Security Training Facility Documents

Press Release 05.28.15

OMB balks at providing Committee with its review of State Department plans to build facility in Virginia Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a subpoena to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The subpoena compels OMB to provide the Committee with critical information […]

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on Americans Detained in Iran

Press Release 05.28.15

Consideration of legislation urging Iran to release U.S. citizens will immediately follow the hearing **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, during a Tuesday, June 2 hearing, the Committee will hear from the families of four Americans […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Legislation to Reform U.S. International Broadcasting

Press Release 05.21.15

Royce : “U.S. is confronted by an unconventional threat – the weaponization of information.” Engel: “Today, America’s rivals spend massive sums to spread violent messages and disseminate propaganda.” Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to improve the missions, objectives, and effectiveness of U.S. international broadcasters, which are overseen […]

Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Introduce Legislation to Combat International Wildlife Trafficking, Strengthen National Security

Press Release 05.21.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Ranking Member, introduced H.R. 2494, the Global Anti-Poaching Act. This legislation will help the United States and partner countries counter the terrorist organizations, rebel groups, and international criminal syndicates that are […]