Chairman Royce Releases U.S. Int’l Broadcasting Oversight Report

Press Release 12.21.18

“As terrorists and repressive regimes in Russia, Iran and North Korea increasingly weaponize information to undermine our democratic values, the U.S. needs strong, agile and independent-minded international broadcasting to stand up for freedom and truth."

Remarks: Chairman Royce on Russia’s Efforts to Undermine Democratic States

Press Release 03.09.17

This morning we examine Russia’s systematic attempts to undermine and discredit Western democratic institutions, with one goal being to splinter the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Chairman Royce Statement on Int’l Broadcasting Reforms in NDAA

Press Release 12.02.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement today after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, which includes his amendment to begin reforming the Broadcasting Board of Governors

A Better Way: House Republicans Unveil National Security Agenda

Press Release 06.09.16

Today House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) joined Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and members of the Task Force on National Security at the Council on Foreign Relations to unveil House Republicans’ blueprint to keep America safe and advance our national interests abroad.

An Important Step Forward in the Fight Against ISIS & Putin Propaganda

Press Release 05.18.16

Washington, D.C. – Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) issued the following statement after the House voted to include in the FY2017 National Defense Authorization Act an amendment, crafted by Armed Services Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) and Chairman Royce, to establish a Global Engagement Center and reform the Broadcasting Board of Governors: “One of […]

Foreign Affairs Committee to Press Secretary Kerry on Foreign Affairs Budget – Today at 9:30 a.m.

Press Release 02.25.16

Chairman Royce Opening Statement Washington, D.C. – Today at 9:30 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing at which Secretary of State John Kerry will testify. The hearing is entitled, “Strengthening U.S. Leadership in a Turbulent World: The FY 2017 Foreign Affairs Budget.” Live webcast and witness testimony will […]

Chairman Royce to Convene Hearing on ISIS – Today at 10 a.m.

Press Release 02.10.16

Chairman Royce Opening Statement Washington, D.C. – Today at 10 a.m., House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) will convene a hearing entitled, “From Iraq and Syria to Libya and Beyond: The Evolving ISIL Threat.” Live webcast and witness testimony will be available HERE. Below is Chairman Royce’s opening statement (as prepared for delivery) […]

Chairman Royce at AEI Discusses the Need for the U.S. to Confront the Weaponization of Information

Press Release 01.08.16

Washington, D.C. – Earlier today at the American Enterprise Institute, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) talked about the need for the Obama administration to step up efforts to confront the weaponization of information by ISIS, Putin, Iran, and others. Video and excerpt are available below: “I was in Eastern Europe, in East […]

Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Legislation to Reform U.S. International Broadcasting

Press Release 05.21.15

Royce : “U.S. is confronted by an unconventional threat – the weaponization of information.” Engel: “Today, America’s rivals spend massive sums to spread violent messages and disseminate propaganda.” Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to improve the missions, objectives, and effectiveness of U.S. international broadcasters, which are overseen […]

Chairman Royce Statement on Aspen Institute Report “Reforming American Public Diplomacy”

Press Release 05.20.15

Expert Group Backs Royce Reform Legislation Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued this statement welcoming The Aspen Institute’s release of its report “Reforming American Public Diplomacy” which presents the conclusions of the Aspen Institute Dialogue on Diplomacy and Technology: “The Aspen Institute report reflects […]