Ros-Lehtinen, Berman Condemn Violence against Camp Ashraf Residents

Apr 8, 2011 | Press Releases

Washington, DC – U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and U.S. Rep. Howard L. Berman (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement condemning reports of violence...

Ranking Member Howard L. Berman’s Opening Statement at Hearing, “Reforming the United Nations: The Future of U.S. Policy”

Apr 7, 2011 | Press Releases

“With many critical issues looming on the UN agenda –including the possible recognition of a Palestinian state and the continuation of the flawed Durban process – it is absolutely essential that the United States maintain a leadership role in the organization.” –...

Rep. Howard Berman Speaks Out Against Proposed GOP Cuts to International Affairs Budget

Apr 6, 2011 | Press Releases

Washington, DC – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement criticizing the Republican budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2012 that is being marked up today in the House Budget Committee.“The...

Ranking Member Howard L. Berman’s Opening Statement at Hearing, “Watching the Watchers: The Need for Systemic Reforms and Independence of the State Department Inspector General”

Apr 5, 2011 | Press Releases

“If this Congress is serious about eradicating waste and abuse; if it really wants to ensure effective oversight over funds; and if it genuinely wants to foster greater accountability over taxpayer dollars, we must ensure adequate resourcing of the IG’s office.” –...

Congressman Howard Berman Introduces Nuclear Nonproliferation and Cooperation Act

Apr 1, 2011 | Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Howard L. Berman, Ranking Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced today new legislation, the Nuclear Nonproliferation and Cooperation Act of 2011 (H.R. 1320), to reform and update the statute that governs civil...