Chairman Royce Statement on Recent Anti-Trafficking Law Enforcement Actions

Press Release 07.01.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on recent federal law enforcement actions in combatting human trafficking: “The FBI’s Operation Cross Country and the recent shutdown of MyRedbook.com are good news as we work to combat human trafficking, both internationally and […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Iran’s Violation of U.N. Arms Embargo

Press Release 06.30.14

‘Likely tip of the iceberg,’ says Royce Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement following reports that a United Nation’s expert panel has concluded that Iran recently violated the U.N. arms embargo against it. The U.N. panel concluded that a shipment of rockets […]

Chairman Royce Statement on News of Discovery of Israeli Teens’ Bodies

Press Release 06.30.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on news that the bodies of Israeli teenagers Naftali Frenkel, Eyal Yifrach, and Gilad Shaar have been found: “Our nation’s thoughts and prayers are with the families of Naftali Frenkel, Eyal Yifrach and Gilad […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Eight Bipartisan Measures

Press Release 06.26.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed eight bipartisan measures including legislation to promote religious freedom in Turkey, to target financial sanctions against Hezbollah, and to urge the resumption of adoptions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A summary of the Committee action, including […]

Chairman Royce Applauds Passage of LNG Legislation

Press Release 06.25.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of the Domestic Prosperity and Global Freedom Act (H.R. 6). The bipartisan legislation requires the Department of Energy to expedite U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. On the legislation’s passage Chairman Royce said: “Our European […]

Chairman Royce Announces Consideration of Eight Foreign Affairs Measures – Tomorrow 9 a.m.

Press Release 06.25.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that the Committee will meet TOMORROW at 9:00 a.m. to consider: H.R. 2283, (Mr. Smith) To prioritize the fight against human trafficking within the Department of State according to congressional intent in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of […]

Readout of Briefing to the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Iran Nuclear Negotiations

Press Release 06.24.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee received a briefing from senior U.S. government officials on the status of the P5+1 negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program. Negotiators, who completed the latest round of talks in Vienna last week, face a July 20th deadline for an agreement. Following the briefing, U.S. Rep. […]

UPDATED: Look Ahead — Week of June 23-27

Press Release 06.24.14

*Wednesday’s 10am Full Committee hearing on Afghanistan postponed; will be rescheduled* **Title change for Wednesday 2pm subcommittee hearing** ***Witness added to Wednesday 2pm subcommittee hearing*** ****Measures added to Thursday 9am Full Committee markup**** 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, June […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Release of Meriam Ibrahim from Prison

Press Release 06.23.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement in response to the news that Meriam Ibrahim, a Sudanese Christian woman, has been released from prison in Sudan after she had been convicted of apostasy: “Meriam's release is the best news story to come out […]

Chairman Royce, Subcommittee Chairman Salmon Visit Marine Sgt. Tahmooressi in Mexican Prison

Press Release 06.21.14

Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Rep. Matt Salmon (R-AZ), Chairman of the Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, traveled to Tecate, Mexico where they visited with U.S. Marine Sergeant Andrew Tahmooressi, in order to check on his condition. Sgt. Tahmooressi is currently being held […]