Chairman Royce Introduces Naval Vessel Transfer Act

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, along with Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Ranking Member, introduced the Naval Vessel and Arms Export Control Amendments Act of 2013, H.R. 3470, which strengthens ties with key U.S. security partners by transferring ships that meet shared maritime security […]
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Chairman Royce Applauds Announcement of Reward for Wildlife Trafficker Vixay Keosavang’s Zaysavang Network

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First reward offered for a transnational criminal organization Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, applauded the State Department’s announcement of an up-to-$1-million reward for information leading to the dismantling of the Zaysavang Network, one of the most notorious transnational criminal organizations engaged in trafficking wildlife.  […]
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Chairman Royce Opening Statement at this morning’s Iran Hearing on the Nuclear Negotiations and Rouhani’s First #100Days

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Washington, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing at 10 a.m. to examine ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran.  The hearing will coincide with the 100th day of Hassan Rouhani’s presidency in Iran. The hearing is entitled “Examining Nuclear Negotiations:  Iran After Rouhani’s First […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on Forthcoming Designation of Boko Haram as Foreign Terrorist Organization

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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 reports that the State Department will formally designate the Nigeria-based terrorist organization, Boko Haram, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization:  “Boko Haram – which translates into ‘education is prohibited’ – is another example of how […]
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Chairman Royce Urges Meaningful State Department Engagement in Central Africa Republic Amid “Anarchy” Following Rebel Takeover

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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, urged more meaningful and practical engagement by the State Department to address the “abysmal state of affairs” in the Central African Republic (C.A.R.).  Following the Seleka rebel seizure of the capital Bangui and forcible ousting of President Francois Bozize, C.A.R […]
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Chairman Royce Statement on Nuclear Negotiations with Iran and Reports of Possible Agreement

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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 ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran and news reports of a possible agreement: “Instead of toughening sanctions to get meaningful and lasting concessions, the Obama Administration looks to be settling for interim and reversible […]
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Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Iran Nuclear Negotiations Wednesday; Hearing to Coincide with 100th Day of Rouhani Presidency

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, November 13, he will convene a hearing to examine ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran.  The hearing will coincide with the 100th day of Hassan Rouhani’s presidency in Iran. Chairman Royce on the hearing:  “Instead of […]
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A Look Ahead — Week of November 11 – November 15

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Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committeeevents: Wednesday, November 13 Hearing: Examining Nuclear Negotiations: Iran After Rouhani’s First 100 Days  10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 13 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman […]
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