U.S.-Mexico Relations Hearing Tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Press Release 05.19.14

State Dept., USAID officials to testify 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 U.S.-Mexico economic and security partnerships. The hearing entitled, “The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations” will begin at 10 a.m. Chairman Royce on the hearing: “Our increasingly important […]

Chairman Royce Oped in Orange County Register: Combating Putin’s misinformation machine

Press Release 05.19.14

The following op-ed by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, appeared in this morning’s Orange County Register. The op-ed discusses the need for strong and effective U.S. international broadcasting to combat propaganda from Vladimir Putin and other repressive regimes around the world. The Chairman recently returned from a bipartisan trip […]

Look Ahead — Week of May 19 – 23

Press Release 05.16.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, May 20 Hearing: The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman Invited witnesses include: The Honorable Roberta […]

Chairman Royce Announces Boko Haram Hearing

Press Release 05.16.14

Child Survivor of Boko Haram Attack to Brief Committee Members Prior to Hearing *Note RSVP requirement for press covering hearing* Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that, on Wednesday, May 21, the Committee will convene a hearing to examine the Administration’s response to Boko Haram, particularly the […]

Chairman Royce Statement on India’s Election

Press Release 05.16.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and an active member of the India Caucus, issued the following statement on India’s election results: “I congratulate Narendra Modi on being elected as the next Prime Minister of India. This is a historic moment for India, and I […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Announces U.S.-Mexico Relations Hearing

Press Release 05.14.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that he will convene a hearing on Tuesday, May 20 to examine the U.S.-Mexico economic and security partnerships. The hearing entitled, “The Future of U.S.-Mexico Relations” will begin at 10 a.m. Chairman Royce on the hearing: “Our increasingly […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Today’s Referendum in Eastern Ukraine

Press Release 05.11.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee who visited eastern Ukraine three weeks ago, issued the following statement on today’s referendum in two eastern regions of Ukraine: “Today's referendum in the separatist-controlled areas of eastern Ukraine is not only illegal, but a recognition of separatist weakness. […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Legislation to Condemn Boko Haram, Combat Human Trafficking, and Sanction Venezuela Human Rights Abusers

Press Release 05.09.14

Royce amendment encourages direct U.S. security assistance – intelligence and advisors in the field – to aid Nigeria in rescuing kidnapped girls and combating Boko Haram threat Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed three bipartisan measures: condemning Boko Haram’s kidnapping of Nigerian girls, combating […]

Chairman Royce Applauds House Passage of Electrify Africa Legislation

Press Release 05.08.14

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded House passage of the bipartisan Electrify Africa Act (H.R. 2548). The legislation, introduced by Chairman Royce, Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Ranking Member, Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa, and Rep. Karen Bass (D-CA), […]

UPDATED Foreign Affairs: A Look Ahead — Week of May 5 – 9 (Friday markup of Boko Haram, human trafficking, Venezuela measures)

Press Release 05.08.14

***Friday Full Committee markup replaces cancelled subcommittee markup*** Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Thursday, May 8 Subcommittee Hearing: The Palestinian Authority, Israel and the Peace Process: What’s Next? 1.45 p.m. on Thursday, May 8 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee […]