Chairman Royce Applauds House Passage of Anti-Semitism Measure

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the House of Representatives unanimous passage of H. Res. 707, which condemns all forms of anti-Semitism and rejects attempts to justify anti-Jewish hatred or violent attacks.   Chairman Royce said: “The global rise in […]
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Chairman Royce, Foreign Affairs Committee to Examine Obama Administration ISIS Strategy TODAY

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Secretary Kerry to Testify Washington, D.C. – Today at 11:30 a.m., Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing to question Secretary of State John Kerry about the President’s recently announced strategy on ISIS.  The hearing is entitled “The ISIS Threat:  Weighing the Obama Administration’s Response.” Live webcast […]
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Chairman Royce Welcomes President Poroshenko of Ukraine

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will serve on the Escort Committee to welcome the President of Ukraine, Petro Poroshenko, to address a Joint Session of Congress.  Chairman Royce issued the following statement on President Poroshenko’s official visit to the United States:   “President Poroshenko’s […]
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Chairman Royce Applauds House Passage of Syria “Train and Equip” Measure to Combat ISIL

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of the Syria “train and equip” amendment offered by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Howard “Buck” McKeon to the Continuing Resolution. Tomorrow at 11:30, Chairman Royce will convene a hearing entitled “The ISIS Threat:  Weighing the […]
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Chairman Royce, Foreign Affairs Committee to Examine Obama Administration ISIS Strategy TOMORROW

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Secretary Kerry to Testify ***See important planning note/RSVP requirement for media*** Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing TOMORROW to question Secretary of State John Kerry about the President’s recently announced strategy on ISIS.          The hearing, entitled “The ISIS Threat:  Weighing the […]
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Look Ahead — September 15 – October 1

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(Note RSVP requirement for media covering September 18 hearing) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Wednesday, September 17 Subcommittee Hearing: Global Efforts to Fight Ebola 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Africa, Global […]
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Chairman Royce, Salmon Announce Hearing on Sgt. Tahmooressi

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USMC Sergeant Held in Mexico Prison Since March 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 Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, announced that the Subcommittee will convene a hearing to discuss Mexico’s continued detention of Marine Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi, who […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on President Obama’s ISIS Strategy

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement following President Obama’s announcement of an ISIS strategy: “This terrorist group – born of al-Qaeda but more sophisticated – presents a grave threat to the United States and our allies.  While it’s hard to understand how anyone […]
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