Chairman Royce Statement on Reports of “Taliban 5” Individual Returning to Terrorism

Press Release 01.29.15

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 reports that one of the “Taliban 5” is suspected of re-engaging in terrorist activity: “This report is troubling, but wholly predictable. After the Obama Administration released five top Taliban leaders, we were […]

Chairman Royce Announces Cuba Hearing for February 4

Press Release 01.28.15

Follow Committee on Facebook (on.fb.me/10dOr5g) and Twitter (@HouseForeign) ***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 the Committee will convene a hearing next Wednesday, February 4 to examine the Obama Administration’s recent policy shift on Cuba. The hearing, […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Leaders Write Secretary Kerry on Palestinian Authority

Press Release 01.27.15

Washington, D.C. – Leaders of the House Foreign Affairs Committee have sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry to express their concern about the Palestinian Authority’s decision to join the International Criminal Court. Signatories to the letter are: Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman; Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), Ranking Member; Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), […]

Chairman Royce Opening Statement for Hearing on Iran Nuclear Negotiations at Today 10 a.m.

Press Release 01.27.15

Chairman Royce Opening Statement #NoNuclearIran Washington, D.C. – Today at 10 a.m., U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene the Committee’s first hearing of the 114th Congress, which will examine the ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations. The hearing is entitled “Iran Nuclear Negotiations After the Second Extension: Where Are […]

Hearing on Iran Nuclear Negotiations to Move Forward as Scheduled at 10 a.m. Today

Press Release 01.27.15

House Passes Three Foreign Affairs Committee Measures to Combat Human Trafficking

Press Release 01.26.15

Bills pass during #EndTrafficking Week in House of Representatives Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of three House Foreign Affairs Committee measures to combat human trafficking: Human Trafficking Prioritization Act (H.R. 514), authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), elevates the Office […]

First Hearing of 2015 Will Examine Iran Nuclear Negotiations – Tomorrow 10 a.m.

Press Release 01.26.15

Iran Nuclear Threat Top Committee Priority #NoNuclearIran Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow at 10 a.m., U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene the Committee’s first hearing of the 114th Congress, which will examine the ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations. The hearing, entitled “Iran Nuclear Negotiations After the Second Extension: Where […]

Chairman Royce Calls for International Investigation into Death of Alberto Nisman

Press Release 01.23.15

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, called on the Obama Administration to press for a thorough and impartial international investigation into the death of Argentine prosecutor Alberto Nisman and serious allegations of Argentina’s collusion with Iran. In a letter to Secretary of State John […]

A Look Ahead — Week of January 26-30

Press Release 01.23.15

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, January 27 Hearing: Iran Nuclear Negotiations After the Second Extension: Where Are They Going? 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee’s First Hearing of 2015 to Examine Iran Nuclear Negotiations

Press Release 01.23.15

Iran Nuclear Threat Top Committee Priority Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the Committee’s first hearing of the 114th Congress will examine the ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations. The hearing, entitled “Iran Nuclear Negotiations After the Second Extension: Where Are They Going?," will begin at […]