Chairman Royce Applauds House Vote to Support Israel

Press Release 07.11.14

Includes Royce Amendment Shining Spotlight on Iran’s Destabilizing Role Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of H. Res. 657, which expresses support for Israel as it defends itself against unprovoked rocket attacks from the Hamas terrorist organization. The adopted measure includes a […]

342 House Members Join Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel in Calling on President Obama to Consult Congress on Iran Nuclear Negotiations

Press Release 07.10.14

Members Inform President that Long-Term Sanctions Relief Requires Congressional Action #NoNuclearIran Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Ranking Member, along with 342 other House Members, sent a letter to President Obama noting that Congress played a central […]

Foreign Affairs Committee to Convene Hearing on Civilian Nuclear Cooperation at 9:45 a.m.

Press Release 07.10.14

Chairman Royce Opening Statement Washington, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing to examine the future of international civilian nuclear cooperation. The hearing, entitled The Future of International Civilian Nuclear Cooperation, will begin at 9:45 a.m. Live webcast of the hearing, […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Order that USMC Sgt. Tahmooressi Remain in Mexico Jail

Press Release 07.09.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement after a Mexican court ordered that U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi must remain in the jail in which he has been held since his March arrest: “While I am disappointed that Wednesday’s evidentiary hearing did not […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Afghanistan’s Presidential Election

Press Release 07.09.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Afghanistan’s presidential runoff election: “I started off with the hope that this election would allow Afghans to turn-over a new leaf. Now I am deeply concerned that the allegations of fraud surrounding this […]

Chairman Royce Welcomes Rep. Curt Clawson as Member of Foreign Affairs Committee

Press Release 07.09.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, welcomed Rep. Curt Clawson (R-FL) as the newest Committee Member. Rep. Clawson will serve on the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific and the Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa. Chairman Royce said: “I am pleased […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Events in Israel and Palestinian Territories

Press Release 07.09.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement regarding the recent events in Israel and the Palestinian territories: “I vigorously condemn Hamas’ continued attacks against Israel, and support Israel’s use of all appropriate measures to protect its citizens. Given that some of […]

Chairman Royce, Foreign Affairs Committee to Examine Civilian Nuclear Cooperation – Tomorrow 9:45 a.m.

Press Release 07.09.14

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing tomorrow to examine the future of international civilian nuclear cooperation. The hearing, entitled The Future of International Civilian Nuclear Cooperation, will begin at 9:45 a.m. Chairman Royce on the hearing: “Civilian nuclear cooperation agreements, the legal […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Convenes Hearing on Human Rights in Southeast Asia

Press Release 07.09.14

Chairman Royce Opening Statement Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has convened a hearing to examine human rights in Southeast Asia. The hearing is entitled “Spotlighting Human Rights in Southeast Asia.” Live webcast of the hearing, as well as witness testimony, is available HERE. Below is […]

Chairman Royce Applauds House Passage of Congolese Adoption Legislation

Press Release 07.08.14

Presses the DRC Government to Act as Many American Families Wait for their Children Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of H. Res. 588, which urges the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to resume international adoptions, a suspension that […]