Chairman Royce Statement on New U.S. Sanctions Against North Korea

Press Release 07.06.16

“The world cannot accept Kim Jong Un’s gross human rights abuses or his threats of nuclear holocaust. These sanctions are an important step that can help force change – and they must be aggressively enforced.”

Foreign Affairs Committee Approves Two Bills Addressing State Sponsors of Terror

Press Release 06.16.16

Today the House Foreign Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA), passed two measures addressing state sponsors of terrorism and a bill to promote the role of women in resolving conflict.

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.

Chairman Royce: U.S. – South Korea Relationship Has Never Been Stronger

Press Release 06.04.16

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) and a bipartisan delegation today completed two days of meetings in South Korea focused on the threats North Korea poses to global security.

Chairman Royce Applauds U.N. Security Council Vote to Impose New Sanctions on North Korea

Press Release 03.02.16

Washington, D.C. — House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement after the U.N. Security Council voted to impose new sanctions against North Korea’s Kim regime following its recent rocket launch and nuclear test: “Kim Jong Un’s reckless and dangerous acts threaten the security of the U.S. and the entire Pacific […]

House Foreign Affairs Committee Hosts China’s Foreign Minister

Press Release 02.25.16

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) hosted a bipartisan meeting with His Excellency Wang Yi, Foreign Minister of the People’s Republic of China to discuss North Korea sanctions, tensions in the South China Sea and bilateral trade opportunities. Following the meeting, Chairman Royce issued this statement: “Today I stressed the […]

Chairman Royce’s North Korea Sanctions Bill Becomes Law

Press Release 02.18.16

Washington, D.C.— Today, President Obama signed into law legislation authored by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce (R-CA) strengthening sanctions against North Korea. The legislation, the North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 (H.R. 757), passed the House and Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support last week. “We can’t stand by while the […]

House Passes Chairman Royce’s Bill to Toughen Sanctions on North Korea

Press Release 02.12.16

Bill heads to President’s desk Washington, D.C. – Today the House passed House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Ed Royce’s (R-CA) legislation to toughen sanctions on North Korea. The legislation, North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 (H.R. 757), now heads to the President’s desk. On the House floor Chairman Royce spoke in support […]

10 Reasons to Back North Korea Sanctions & Policy Enhancement Act

Press Release 02.11.16

Tomorrow, the House will again take up Chairman Ed Royce’s North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 (H.R. 757). This bill takes critical steps to pressure the Kim regime and his inner circle in response to North Korea’s continued efforts to build a nuclear arsenal capable of striking the United States. As Chairman […]

Scrapping the Administration’s failed “strategic patience” with North Korea

Press Release 02.10.16

Later today the U.S. Senate will vote on Chairman Royce’s North Korea Sanctions and Policy Enhancement Act of 2016 (H.R. 757). This legislation, passed overwhelmingly by the House last month, will use targeted sanctions to isolate Kim Jong Un and his top officials from the assets they maintain in foreign banks, and from the cash […]