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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