Chairman Royce, Ranking Member Engel Statement on Growing Iran Sanctions Momentum

Press Release 05.09.13

Bipartisan, Bicameral Efforts Target Tehran’s Financial Lifeline Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), the Committee’s Ranking Member, released the following statement on the mounting bipartisan movement in Congress to further strengthen sanctions against the Iranian regime: “The Committee will soon consider […]

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Preventing Nuclear Iran

Press Release 05.09.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Wednesday, May 15, he will convene a hearing to examine U.S. policy toward Iran. The hearing, entitled “Preventing a Nuclear Iran,” will begin at 1 p.m. Chairman Royce on the hearing: “Iran’s march towards nuclear weapons […]

Chairman Royce Welcomes South Korean President Park to U.S. Capitol

Press Release 05.08.13

Will Join President Park Tonight at Southern California Event Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was selected to serve on the Escort Committee to welcome President Park Geun-hye, South Korea’s first female president, to the U.S. Capitol, where she addressed a Joint Meeting of Congress. […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Oversight Committee Hearing with Benghazi Whistleblowers

Press Release 05.08.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the Oversight and Government Reform Committee’s hearing on the Benghazi terrorist attacks: “Today’s hearing reaffirms the flaws with the Accountability Review Board’s accounting of the Benghazi terrorist attack. That review was not thorough, as […]

Chairman Royce Supports Vietnam Human Rights Legislation

Press Release 05.08.13

Signs on as lead cosponsor of Vietnam Human Rights Act Washington, D.C. – At a press conference today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, signed on as lead cosponsor and spoke out in support of the Vietnam Human Rights Act. The legislation, authored by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), blocks […]

Video Release: Following Rescue of Cleveland Women, Chairman Royce Examines Initiatives to Combat Human Trafficking

Press Release 05.07.13

A day after three young Cleveland women were rescued from nearly a decade of captivity, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, this morning convened a Committee hearing to examine initiatives to combat human trafficking. The hearing was entitled “Local and Private Sector Initiatives to Combat International Human Trafficking.“ Video […]

Chairman Royce Convenes Hearing on Human Trafficking

Press Release 05.07.13

Royce Opening Statement: “Trafficking in persons is a grievous offense against human dignity that impacts every country on earth, and disproportionately victimizes girls and children.” Washington, D.C. – This morning, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, convened a hearing to discuss local and private sector initiatives to combat human […]

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Combating Human Trafficking — Tuesday

Press Release 05.06.13

Washington, D.C. – Tomorrow, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, will convene a hearing to examine innovative initiatives to combat human trafficking around the world. The hearing, entitled “Local and Private Sector Initiatives to Combat International Human Trafficking,” will begin at 10 a.m. Chairman Royce on the hearing: "Human […]

A Look Ahead — Week of May 6-10

Press Release 05.03.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming events: Tuesday, May 7 Hearing: Local and Private Sector Initiatives to Combat International Human Trafficking 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Committee on Foreign Affairs Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman Invited witnesses […]

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on Combating Human Trafficking

Press Release 05.02.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that on Tuesday, May 7, he will convene a hearing to examine innovative initiatives to combat human trafficking around the world. The hearing, entitled “Local and Private Sector Initiatives to Combat International Human Trafficking,” will begin at 10 […]