Ed Royce: “Increasing pressure on Iran and checking its hegemonic moves is imperative.”

I want to thank Mr. Hastings again for this legislation and for championing his support for the protection of dogs and cats around the world. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Duncan of South…

Clearly there is strong bipartisan support for well-resourced, broad engagement in Africa.

This bill is an excellent next step in countering this vile trade and will bring us one step closer to ensure that life and human dignity are respected.

I want to begin by recognizing the efforts of Mr. Smith, Chair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Global Human Rights, and Ranking Member Engel for their strong leadership on this critical issue. Mr. Speaker, for seven years…