Ed Royce

American politician and Congressman

Ed Royce - American politician and Congressman
Born

October 12th, 1951
73 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a U.S. Congressman from California's 39th district from 1999 to 2019. Focused on foreign policy and trade issues during tenure. Chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where oversaw significant legislation regarding international relations, particularly concerning global security and trade innovation. Engaged in various initiatives targeting human rights and diplomatic relations.

Chaired the House Foreign Affairs Committee

Served in the U.S. House of Representatives

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