Chairman Royce, Foreign Affairs Republicans Press President Obama to Approve Long-Delayed Keystone XL Pipeline

Press Release 02.07.13

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joined by all 24 other Republican Committee Members, last night urged President Obama to finally end his opposition to the Keystone XL pipeline following Nebraska Governor Dave Heineman’s recent endorsement. If approved, the energy infrastructure project would create an estimated […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Implementation of Tighter Sanctions against Iran

Press Release 02.06.13

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on today’s implementation of tighter Iran sanctions provisions included in the Iran Threat Reduction and Syrian Human Rights Act of 2012: “Iran is a global threat. These new and far-reaching sanctions against Iran, stemming from a law that […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Bulgaria Finding of Hezbollah Responsibility for July 2012 Bus Attack

Press Release 02.05.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement upon the Bulgarian Government’s finding that two members of Hezbollah were responsible for the July 2012 attack on a bus in Burgas, Bulgaria that killed six people, including five Israeli tourists: “Today’s finding by the Bulgarian […]

Royce, Engel Request Secretary Kerry’s Support in Filling Five-year Inspector General Vacancy at State Department

Press Release 02.05.13

House Foreign Affairs Committee Leaders Urge President to Nominate Inspectors General for State, USAID Washington, D.C. – Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Committee, Monday requested that newly sworn-in Secretary of State John Kerry urge President Obama to promptly nominate a […]

Chairman Royce Calls for Continued “Free Flow of Information and Commerce” at Hearing on Internet Freedom

Press Release 02.05.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, delivered the following opening statement at a joint subcommittee hearing entitled, “Fighting for Internet Freedom: Dubai and Beyond.” The hearing is being convened by the Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. Chris Smith […]

A Look Ahead: House Foreign Affairs Committee

Press Release 02.01.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced the following upcoming Committee events: Tuesday, February 5 Subcommittee Hearing: The Fatah-Hamas Reconciliation: Threatening Peace Prospects 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 5 in 2172 Rayburn House Office Building Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Terrorist Attack at U.S. Embassy in Turkey

Press Release 02.01.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on today’s terrorist attack on the U.S. Embassy in Turkey: “This suicide bombing at our Embassy in Turkey is yet another stark reminder of the constant terrorist threat against U.S. facilities, personnel, and interests abroad. Coming […]

Royce, Smith, Poe Announce Joint Hearing on Internet Freedom

Press Release 01.29.13

House Will Continue Efforts to Keep the Internet Free from International Regulation Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, announced that Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chairman of the Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Subcommittee and Rep. Ted Poe (R-TX), Chairman of the Terrorism, […]

Foreign Affairs, Oversight Seek Answers on Incomplete State Department Benghazi Report

Press Release 01.29.13

Washington, D.C. – Three Congressional leaders sent a letter yesterday evening to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, seeking documents related to the incomplete Department of State Accountability Review Board (ARB) report on the failures that led to the fatal attack on the U.S. mission in Benghazi, Libya that resulted in the death of Ambassador […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Sentencing of American Pastor in Iran

Press Release 01.28.13

Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the sentencing of Pastor Saeed Abedini in Iran: “Mr. Abedini’s detention and sentence demonstrate the Iranian regime’s blatant disregard for the most fundamental human rights, including freedom of religion. I fully support the State Department’s […]