October 26, 2011
Congressman Donald M. Payne on Liberia’s Presidential ElectionsSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
September 28, 2011
Congressman Donald Payne Urges UNESCO to Reject Prize Honoring President Obiang of Equatorial GuineaSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
August 11, 2011
Rep. Payne Commends the Obama Administration for Committing Additional Aid to Somalia and the Horn of AfricaSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
August 5, 2011
Rep. Payne Applauds President Obama for Establishing an Atrocities Prevention Board to Prevent Human Rights ViolationsSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
July 27, 2011
Rep. Payne Calls on the United States to Continue its Support of those Affected by Drought and Famine in Somalia and the Horn of AfricaSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
July 27, 2011
Rep. Payne Selected to Be a Member of President Obama’s Presidential Delegation to Attend the Ceremony Marking the Declaration of the Independence of the Republic of South SudanSubcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
April 20, 2011
Payne, McGovern and Baldwin denounce human rights abuses in Bahrain.Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights
February 22, 2011
ENGEL PRAISES OBAMA FOR UPCOMING TRIP TO LATIN AMERICASubcommittee on the Western Hemisphere
December 16, 2010
[PDF] FALEOMAVAEGA ISSUES STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR VIETNAMSubcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment
December 16, 2010
[PDF] FALEOMAVAEGA CALLS UPON SECRETARY CLINTON TO SUPPORT DEBT RELIEF FOR CAMBODIASubcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and the Global Environment
May 30, 2012
Berman’s Bipartisan Export Promotion Bill Passes the HouseJob Creating Legislation for American Workers Promotes Exports, Increases Competitiveness
The Export Promotion Reform Act introduced by U.S. Rep. Howard Berman strengthening U.S. export promotion programs passed the U.S. House of Representatives today.
May 25, 2012
Berman Bill Providing Investor Visas to Israelis, Spurring Job Creation at Home, Set to Become LawE-2 Visa Legislation clears Senate tonight, heading for signature by the President
Berman: “This bill sends enterprising Israeli investors a clear and unambiguous message: The United States is open for business ... The expansion of Israeli enterprises here will result in job creation for American workers."
May 23, 2012
Berman Welcomes Introduction of Sen. Michael Bennet’s Satellite Export Reform LegislationBennet introduces companion legislation to Berman’s H.R. 3288 offered in November; both bills seek to restore America’s global competitiveness in high-tech satellite technology while protecting vital U.S. national security interests
U.S. Rep. Howard Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, welcomed legislation introduced by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) that will help create new jobs in the San Fernando Valley while safeguarding U.S. national security interests.
May 23, 2012
Berman, Ros-Lehtinen Express Disappointment with IOC Decision to Deny Moment of Silence in Memory of Murdered 1972 Israeli OlympiansCongressman Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and Chairman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) sent a letter to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Dr. Jacques Rogge, in response to IOC’s decision not to honor the 11 Israeli Olympians who were taken hostage and killed by Palestinian violent extremists at the 1972 Games in Munich with a minute-long moment of silence at the 2012 Olympic Games.
May 17, 2012
Berman Satellite Legislation Passes House, Will Protect National Security and Help Create JobsBerman: “Treating commercial satellites and components as if they were lethal weapons, regardless of whether they’re going to friend or foe, has gravely harmed American space manufacturers … We depend on these manufacturers for our own critical defense needs; if onerous restrictions prevent them from competing in the international marketplace, then they can’t innovate and ultimately cannot survive.”
May 17, 2012
Berman-Sponsored Resolution Opposing Iranian Nuclear Weapons Capability Passes the HouseBerman: “Iran must never be allowed to achieve a nuclear-weapons capability, and its nuclear-weapons program must end once and for all.”
U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, spoke out in strong support of a Congressional Resolution he co-authored that passed the House of Representatives opposing Iran’s efforts to acquire a nuclear weapons capability.
May 17, 2012
Howard Berman Statement on Announcement of Iron Dome Funding by Panetta, BarakBerman: “At every turn -- Democrats and Republicans, this Administration and the Netanyahu government -- we all have walked in lockstep to achieve these results together. Security for Israel and defense of the Jewish homeland is not a partisan political issue; it's an American imperative.”
Rep Howard Berman issued the statement below regarding Secretary Panetta’s announcement that the Pentagon will immediately provide $70 million required by Israel for the Iron Dome system this fiscal year.
May 15, 2012
North Korean Human Rights Bill Co-Authored by Howard Berman Passes U.S. House of RepresentativesThe Ambassador James R. Lilley and Congressman Stephen J. Solarz North Korea Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2012 extends the 2004 and 2008 Acts
The bipartisan North Korea Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2012 introduced by U.S. Rep. Howard Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, passed the U.S. House of Representatives today.
May 10, 2012
Ranking Member Howard Berman Submitted Remarks for Hearing, “The Costs and Consequences of Dodd-Frank Section 1502: Impacts on America and the Congo”U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman (D-CA), the Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, submitted the below remarks to be entered into the record for today’s Financial Services Subcommittee on International Monetary Policy and Trade hearing, “The Costs and Consequences of Dodd-Frank Section 1502: Impacts on America and the Congo.”