Closing the Digital Gap Will Advance U.S. Interests Abroad

Press Release 01.24.17

Today, the House overwhelmingly passed Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA)’s Digital Global Access Policy Act (H.R. 600) to promote internet access in developing countries, which will in turn help reduce poverty, improve education, empower women, and advance U.S. interests.

Chairman Royce Statement on the Extradition of “El Chapo” Guzman from Mexico to the United States

Press Release 01.19.17

"This extradition marks an important moment in U.S.-Mexico relations, and I hope it will lead to increased cooperation between our countries to destroy these dangerous drug cartels and secure our border.”

Royce, Chabot Introduce Taiwan Travel Act

Press Release 01.13.17

“As a thriving democracy, Taiwan is vital to U.S. interests in the region. By encouraging more frequent visits between our two governments – including at the highest levels – we will further strengthen the critical U.S.-Taiwan partnership.”

Royce Announces Leadership Team for 115th Congress

Press Release 01.13.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) today announced the committee’s leadership team for the 115th Congress.

Chairman Royce Statement on Sudan Sanctions

Press Release 01.13.17

“For months, the Obama administration has attempted a last-ditch effort to reengage with Sudan. While counterterrorism cooperation has increased, the government still abuses the fundamental human rights of the Sudanese people. Much more progress – particularly on the humanitarian front – will need to take place before we can be satisfied. I urge the new administration to look at Sudan with fresh eyes.”

Royce Welcomes New GOP Members of Foreign Affairs Committee

Press Release 01.13.17

Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement welcoming Reps. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Jim Sensenbrenner (R-WI), Ann Wagner (R-MO), Brian Mast (R-FL), Francis Rooney (R-FL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Tom Garrett (R-VA) to the Foreign Affairs Committee for the 115th Congress

After Receiving New Intel, Chairman Royce Again Calls on Obama Admin to Halt Gitmo Releases

Press Release 01.10.17

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) sent a letter today to President Obama after new reports from the Intelligence Community indicate that detainees recently freed from the terrorist prison at Guantanamo Bay are attempting to return to terrorism

Chairman Royce Statement on Russian Meddling

Press Release 01.06.17

"As Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, I will continue to make countering Russia’s weaponization of information a top priority."

House Stands with Ally Israel, Rejects President’s Dangerous UN Decision

Press Release 01.05.17

Tonight the House of Representatives overwhelming passed Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce’s (R-CA) bipartisan bill – H. Res. 11 – which opposes the anti-Israel United Nations Security Council Resolution 2334 and calls for its repeal.

Leader McCarthy and Chairman Royce Announce Vote Opposing Anti-Israel UN Resolution

Press Release 01.02.17

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and House Foreign Affairs Chairman Ed Royce (CA-39) released the following statement announcing that the House will vote this Thursday on a resolution opposing UN Security Council Resolution 2334