Afghanistan Hearing — Chairman Royce Opening Statement

Press Release 12.11.13

Washington, D.C. – This morning at 10 a.m., U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to examine the future of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan as senior officials from the State Department, Department of Defense and USAID will testify. The hearing is entitled “Afghanistan 2014: Year of […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Hearing on Afghanistan Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Press Release 12.10.13

Senior State, Defense, USAID Officials to Testify Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that tomorrow at 10 a.m., he will convene a hearing to examine the future of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. At the hearing, entitled “Afghanistan 2014: Year of Transition,” senior officials […]

Hearing on Iran Nuclear Deal to Move Forward as Scheduled at 1 p.m. — Chairman Royce Opening Statement

Press Release 12.10.13

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon at 1 p.m., U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing at which Secretary of State John Kerry will testify before the Committee to answer questions about the interim agreement on Iran’s nuclear program finalized recently between Iran, the United States, and […]

House of Representatives to Consider Resolution Honoring Mandela’s Life, Accomplishments, and Legacy

Press Release 12.09.13

Washington, D.C. – A bipartisan group of House Members today introduced a H.Res. 434, a resolution honoring the life, accomplishments and legacy of Nelson Mandela and expressing condolences on his passing. The resolution notes that during his 27 years of imprisonment, “Mandela remained resolute, refusing offers to renounce his struggle against oppression in exchange for […]

A Look Ahead — Week of December 9 – 13

Press Release 12.06.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Monday, December 9 Subcommittee Field Hearing: Improving Security and Facilitating Commerce with Mexico at America’s Southern Border 10:00 a.m. MT (Noon ET) on Monday, December 9 at City Hall, 255 West Alameda Street […]

Chairman Royce on the Passing of Nelson Mandela

Press Release 12.05.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the death of Nelson Mandela, South Africa’s first democratically elected president: “The world has lost a humble, courageous and generous man. One of democracy’s strongest champions, Nelson Mandela selflessly served South Africa. His vision […]

Foreign Affairs Committee to Convene Afghanistan Hearing

Press Release 12.04.13

Senior State, Defense, USAID Officials to Testify Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, December 11, he will convene a hearing to examine the future of the U.S. mission in Afghanistan. At the hearing, entitled “Afghanistan 2014: Year of Transition,” senior officials […]

Secretary Kerry to Testify at December 10 Hearing on Iran Nuclear Deal

Press Release 12.03.13

*Weather Note: This hearing will take place as scheduled. ***UPDATE: RSVP Requirement for Media*** (RSVP to Gallery by 3pm Monday) Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that Secretary of State John Kerry will testify before the Committee on Tuesday, December 10 to answer questions […]

Readout of Meeting with Bill Gates, Co-Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Press Release 12.03.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after a bipartisan meeting with Mr. Bill Gates, Co-Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Including Chairman Royce and Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY), 22 Committee Members attended the meeting in the Rayburn House […]

A Look Ahead — Week of December 2 – 6

Press Release 11.27.13

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, December 3 Subcommittee Hearing: The United States’ Post-Typhoon Response in the Philippines 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, […]