Chairman Royce to Convene Ebola Hearing Tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Press Release 11.12.14

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing TOMORROW to examine international and U.S. efforts to combat the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. The hearing entitled, “Combating Ebola in West Africa: The International Response,” will begin at 10 a.m. Chairman Royce on the […]

Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Statement on U.S.-Colombia Relations

Press Release 11.12.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, upon their return from travel to Latin America, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY), issued this joint statement after meeting in Bogotá with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Tuesday: "The partnership between the United States and Colombia is stronger than ever. Under […]

Chairman Royce Statement on President Obama’s Upcoming Asia Trip

Press Release 11.07.14

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 upcoming trip to Asia, where he will visit China, Burma and Australia: “President Obama’s upcoming trip to China, Burma, and Australia offers an important opportunity for the United States to expand our […]

A Look Ahead – Week of November 10-14

Press Release 11.07.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee event: Thursday, November 13 Hearing: Combating Ebola in West Africa: The International Response 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), […]

Chairman Royce Announces Ebola Hearing

Press Release 11.07.14

Share Hearing Info via Twitter HERE 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 on Thursday, November 13 to examine international and U.S. efforts to combat the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. The hearing entitled, “Combating Ebola in West Africa: […]

USMC Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi Ordered Released from Mexico Jail

Press Release 10.31.14

Chairman Royce, Salmon advocated for Marine’s release Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, issued the following statements after a Mexican court decision to release U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi from the […]

Chairman Royce Criticizes Attempted Power Grab by President of Burkina Faso

Press Release 10.29.14

Thousands protest and call for democracy Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement criticizing the move by the President of Burkina Faso, Blaise Compaore, who has been in power for nearly three decades, to stay in power by amending the constitutional […]

Chairmen Royce, Camp Seek Answers from IRS on Foreign Diplomats Receiving Taxpayer Funded Benefits

Press Release 10.29.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) wrote to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen seeking information after learning that foreign diplomats working in the United States are eligible for subsidized health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Specifically, the letter asks […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Worsening Human Rights Conditions in Iran

Press Release 10.28.14

Women Routinely Targeted 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 the United Nations investigation highlighting worsening human rights conditions in Iran: “While deeply troubling, this UN human rights report does not come as a surprise. Under ‘reformist’ President Rouhani, […]

Chairman Royce Reacts to USAID Watchdog Reports

Press Release 10.23.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on this morning’s report that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Inspector General withheld information from audit reports submitted to Congress: “I am concerned by this morning’s report that the USAID Inspector General […]