Inspector General Cites Financial Oversight Weaknesses at Broadcasting Board of Governors

Press Release 12.05.14

Washington, D.C. – This week, the State Department’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released its 2014 independent audit of the Broadcasting Board of Governors financial statements. The audit notes continued lapses in financial oversight and non-compliance with federal regulations including the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Prompt Pay Act. In July, the House […]

Chairman Royce Announces Hearing on Combating ISIS

Press Release 12.04.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the Committee will convene a hearing 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 am in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building. […]

House Votes to Condemn Russian Aggression

Press Release 12.04.14

Chairman Royce on passage of H. Res. 758 Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded the House of Representatives passage of H. Res. 758, which strongly condemns the actions of Russia, under President Vladimir Putin, which has carried out a policy of aggression against neighboring […]

Royce Legislation to Extend U.S.-U.K. Nuclear Security Cooperation Heads to President’s Desk

Press Release 12.04.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, welcomed Senate passage of his bipartisan legislation to extend the 1958 U.S.-U.K. Mutual Defense Agreement to allow continued bilateral nuclear security cooperation. The 1958 “Agreement between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of […]

Chairman Royce Applauds House Passage of U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act

Press Release 12.03.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House of Representatives passage of S. 2673, the U.S.-Israel Strategic Partnership Act. The legislation, which now heads to the President’s desk, reaffirms that Israel is a major strategic partner of the United States. In March, the House passed […]

A Look Ahead — Week of December 1-5

Press Release 11.26.14

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, December 2 Joint Subcommittee Hearing: ISIS and the Threat from Foreign Fighters 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade Rep. Ted Poe […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Extension of Iran Nuclear Negotiations

Press Release 11.24.14

#NoNuclearIran Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement following an announcement of an extension of negotiations surrounding Iran’s nuclear program for an additional seven months. International negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program have been taking place for the past decade, and have been particularly intense over the past […]

Chairman Royce Statement on President’s Planned Travel to India

Press Release 11.21.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on President Obama’s announcement that he will travel to India in January: “Today’s announcement that President Obama has accepted an invitation to attend Indian Republic Day as the Chief Guest is a very welcome development. […]

Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Statement on Iran Nuclear Negotiations

Press Release 11.20.14

Washington, D.C. – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY) issued the following statement as negotiators attempt to reach a final agreement on Iran’s nuclear program by November 24th. This week’s talks in Vienna will attempt to finalize the agreement that was outlined by the interim “joint plan […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Eight Measures

Press Release 11.20.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), unanimously passed eight foreign affairs measures, including a resolution condemning Russia’s aggression against its neighbors and legislation to improve the Rewards for Justice program, and to combat Ebola in West Africa. The Committee passed H. Res. 758 (introduced by […]