Royce Statement on the American Health Care Act Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) released the following statement after the House passed the American Health Care Act, H.R. 1628: “Under current law, Southern Californians are paying more and more for fewer choices. Too many families are struggling with premiums that are out of control. And things are only getting worse. "That’s why I voted today to move the reform process forward. This bill, while far from perfect, is ... Read more

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) released the following statement on the American Health Care Act: “Southern Californians are struggling with rising health care costs, and today’s events leave this fact unchanged. I want to thank those – on all sides of this debate – who’ve reached out to share their stories. Rest assured, I will continue to work in a bipartisan and constructive manner on solutions to increase access to quality, affordable health care." ### Read more

U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) released the following statement after voting for the 21st Century Cures Act, landmark legislation to strengthen the government's search for cures to diseases like cancer, Alzheimer's, and cystic fibrosis, reform the nation's mental health care system, and bolster the fight against opioid abuse: "Today's effort is the culmination of years of feedback from doctors, nurses, scientists, and, most importantly, patients. I was glad to be a part of this victo... Read more

Today, U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Calif.) voted in support of H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016, and H.R. 1270, the Restoring Access to Medication Act of 2015. H.R. 2646 calls for the largest comprehensive overhaul of mental health wellness programs in recent history, while H.R. 1270 allows for the purchase of over-the counter medication with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). “Nearly 10 million Americans have serious mental illnesses, but millions are going w... Read more

U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) released the following statement after cosponsoring and voting for passage of H.R. 6, the 21st Century Cures Act: "This legislation is a significant step forward in finding cures to the diseases that afflict many Americans, including Alzheimer's, muscular dystrophy, ALS, and epilepsy. Streamlining FDA approval of new drugs and therapies will get these live-saving products to patients faster. More investment in the NIH ensures America remains on the cutt... Read more

U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) released the following statement on passage of the Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 (H.R. 160) through the U.S. House of Representatives after voting for the bill: "This tax is an unnecessary barrier to the creation of the high tech, high paying jobs that characterize Orange County’s medical device manufacturing sector. The tax also makes lifesaving medical devices more costly for the patients and families who depend on them." The Protect Medical ... Read more

Today, U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-CA) and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-CT) introduced H.R. 1849, the Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Diagnosis and Treatment Act of 2015, legislation to improve the diagnosis and treatment of hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT): "While a cure does not exist for this terrible disease, early diagnoses and preventative treatment can lessen the suffering of those living with HHT," said Rep. Royce. "The Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia Diagn... Read more

U.S. Representative Ed Royce (R-CA) released the following statement in reaction to passage of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act of 2014 by the U.S. House of Representatives: "Americans with disabilities face incredible challenges every day and saving for the future shouldn’t be one of them. The ABLE Act provides disabled individuals the financial independence to earn a paycheck and save their wages, rights that all Americans deserve.” The ABLE Act would ease the financial burden... Read more

Rep. Ed Royce's op-ed regarding the economic impact of the Supreme Court's ruling on the President's health care law appeared in today's FlashReport. Read more

Today, Rep. Ed Royce issued the following statement in reaction to the Supreme Court's ruling on the President’s health care law: Read more