The fight against human trafficking

Op-Ed 12.14.14

In her junior year of college, Southern California native Rachel Thomas found herself trapped in a sex-trafficking ring after being lured by a pimp claiming to be a talent agent. The pimp threatened to kill Rachel’s family if she attempted to escape.

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

Press Release 12.12.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Senate passage of H.R. 5816, authored by Chairman Royce, which extends the work of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) for one year: “Today, freedom of religion is under threat […]

Venezuela Sanctions Legislation Passes House, Heads to President’s Desk

Press Release 12.10.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, commended House passage of the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act (S. 2142). The legislation now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Earlier this year, the House passed the Venezuelan Human Rights and […]

Congress Condemns Hamas’ Use of Human Shields

Press Release 12.10.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of H.Con.Res.107, a resolution denouncing the use of civilians as human shields by Hamas and other terrorist organizations in violation of international humanitarian law. On the legislation’s passage, Chairman Royce said: “Hamas' use of human shields […]

Chairmen Royce, Camp Introduce Legislation to Bar Foreign Diplomats and UN Employees from U.S. Taxpayer-Funded Healthcare Subsidies

Press Release 12.10.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced H.R. 5825, the No Healthcare Subsidies for Foreign Diplomats Act, legislation to prevent foreign diplomats from receiving subsidized health coverage under the Affordable Care […]

Chairman Royce Announces Foreign Affairs Committee Republican Members for the 114th Congress

Press Release 12.10.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the roster of Republican Members expected to serve on the Committee in the 114th Congress. The Members were selected by the Republican Steering Committee and will be formally appointed by the full House of Representatives at the start […]

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Combating ISIS Today at 10 a.m.

Press Release 12.10.14

Chairman Royce Opening Statement Washington, D.C. – Today at 10:00 a.m. ET, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing to examine the Administration’s progress combating ISIS. The hearing is entitled “Countering ISIS: Are We Making Progress?” Live webcast and witness testimony will be available HERE. Below […]

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Combating ISIS – Tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Press Release 12.09.14

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing TOMORROW to examine the Administration’s progress combating ISIS. The hearing, entitled “Countering ISIS: Are We Making Progress?” will take place on Wednesday, December 10 at 10:00 a.m. in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building. Chairman Royce on […]

Chairman Royce Statement on U.S.-France Agreement to Compensate Holocaust Victims

Press Release 12.08.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the signing of an agreement between the United States and France to provide compensation to several thousand U.S. and other citizens who were victims of the Nazis and deported from France during the Holocaust: […]

Chairman Royce Statement on News of Iran Nuclear Cheating

Press Release 12.08.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement in response to news of U.S. accusations that Iran is secretly breaching United Nations nuclear sanctions: “The wheels seem to be coming off of the Administration’s Iran strategy. There are now multiple reports that Iran […]