WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Ed Royce (R-CA), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Mia Love (R-UT), and Bill Keating (D-MA) released the following statements after the House Financial Services Committee unanimously passed the End Banking for Human Traffickers Act (H.R. 2219) during a full committee markup: “In order to stop sex trafficking in our local communities and around the world, we must constantly strive to be one step ahead of the perpetrators who commit these horrible crimes,” said Rep... Read more

U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) has asked the leadership of the U.S. Senate to consider changes to how Congress funds the U.S. Forest Service and Department of Interior's wildfire fighting operations. In the letter, signed by 57 other members of the U.S. House of Representatives, Royce highlighted the nearly $700 million federal land agencies borrowed from land management and other important activities to fight wildfires during 2015. "As California faces another wildfire season during... Read more

In her junior year of college, Southern California native Rachel Thomas found herself trapped in a sex-trafficking ring after being lured by a pimp claiming to be a talent agent. The pimp threatened to kill Rachel’s family if she attempted to escape. Angela Guanzon was promised a good-paying job in the United States by a recruiter in the Philippines. Instead, she found herself forced to sleep on the floor of a retirement home in Long Beach, working 18 hour days for no pay. Rachel and Angela shar... Read more

U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) released the following statement ahead of his participation in the 2nd Annual Keep Calm and Beat H.E.A.T. Rocking & Rally today: “Human trafficking is one of the world’s fastest-growing crimes, and sadly it’s happening right here on Orange County’s streets where young women and children are being bought and sold. I commend OC District Attorney Tony Rackauckas for continuing to raise awareness of both the criminals that commit this heinous crime as well... Read more

By Carol Starcevic for OC Metro -- Organizers are gearing up for the second annual Women's Conference, hosted by 40th District Rep. Ed Royce, which is set for March 27 at Cal State Fullerton. As many as 500 attendees are expected to descend upon the half-day event, which features five breakout sessions offering advice on money management and work-life balance, among other topics. Lisa Ling is set to deliver the conference's keynote address. Ling is best known for her former role as a co-host of ... Read more

By Carine Nadel for the Orange County Register -- The founders of Web Wise Kids want parents to be serious about teaching Internet safety, while the kids have fun learning it. Their program will be part of a free women's conference this Saturday at CSUF. Instead of needing to "keep up with the Joneses," today's parents need to keep up with the latest on what's happening online with the Joneses' kids – and their own. The Internet is obviously a great learning tool and it does make life easier on ... Read more

Today, Web Wise Kids recognized the efforts of Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA) to protect our nation's children and presented to him the "Children's Champion" Award. Web Wise Kids is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering today's youth to make wise choices online through easy-to-use, school-approved internet safety education programs for young people. "Thank you for this award. For years, I have been working to protect our children. When I was in the state senate, I supported the first laws in t... Read more

Today, the House overwhelmingly passed the Children’s Safety Act of 2005 [H.R. 3132] to help keep children safe from sex offenders and other predators. Read more

Today U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA-40) voted in support of legislation that would impose civil and criminal penalties for those secretly photographing or videotaping a person in compromising positions, a practice known as "video voyeurism." Read more

The House has passed legislation to allow consumers to block unwanted and unsolicited commercial e-mail, commonly called Spam. As a co-sponsor of the original legislation, U.S. Rep. Ed Royce (R-CA-40) was a strong supporter, calling it a win for consumers and all email users. Read more