Subcommittee News
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
Committee News
April 24, 2012
Ranking Member Berman Recognizes 97th Anniversary of Armenian GenocideWashington DC - Congressman Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, commemorated the 97th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide by emphasizing his commitment to achieving US recognition of the Ottoman genocide against the Armenian people.
April 18, 2012
Howard Berman Statement Following Release of Satellite Report Issued by Department of DefenseReport agrees with Berman Legislation, H.R. 3288, Authorizing the President to Remove Commercial Satellites and Related Components from the United States Munitions List
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement upon the release of a report to Congress titled “Section 1248 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010” issued by the Department of Defense recommending the transfer of certain satellites and related items from the U.S. Munitions List to the Commerce Control List provided they contain minimal risk to national security.
April 18, 2012
Ranking Member Howard Berman Opening Statement at Hearing, “North Korea after Kim Jong-il: Still Dangerous and Erratic”March 28, 2012
Ranking Member Howard Berman Opening Statement at Hearing, "Investigating the Chinese Threat, Part 1: Military and Economic Aggression"March 27, 2012
Howard Berman Statement on Administration Support for Israel’s Iron Dome Anti-Missile SystemBerman is the Author of H.R. 4229, “Iron Dome Support Act”
Berman: “Iron Dome is a game changer. The threats Israel faces from incoming, indiscriminate terrorist rocket attacks are countered by this cutting edge anti-missile system. Iron Dome is fundamentally shifting political, diplomatic and military realities on the ground, while saving lives of innocent Israelis. Today’s statement is a further step in the right direction.”
March 26, 2012
Howard Berman Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Allowing Federal Courts to Rule on Jerusalem Passport CaseWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement in support of today’s Supreme Court ruling allowing federal courts to rule on Jerusalem Passport case.
March 22, 2012
Howard Berman, Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Introduce Bipartisan North Korean Human Rights BillThe Ambassador James R. Lilley and Congressman Stephen J. Solarz North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2012 extends the 2004 and 2008 Acts
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced H.R. 4240 today, the bipartisan North Korean Human Rights Act.
March 21, 2012
Howard Berman Introduces Legislation Authorizing Further Assistance for Israel’s Iron Dome Anti-Missile Defense SystemBerman: “When Palestinian terrorists launched their latest round of missile attacks on innocent Israelis, the Iron Dome anti-missile system saved lives and prevented an escalation of hostilities.”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced today “Iron Dome Support Act” (IDSA) authorizing the President to provide assistance if requested by the Israeli government to procure additional Iron Dome anti-missile defense systems.
March 20, 2012
Howard Berman Rejects House Republican Budget on Foreign Affairs PrioritiesWASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement responding to the Republican budget statement on foreign affairs priorities:
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