Washington, DC – With the approach of International Human Rights Day, (December 10), Chairman Tom Lantos of the House Foreign Affairs Committee noted that Congress is about to consider a means to...
Lantos Says Bali Conference Off to a Good Start, But U.S. Must Take Greater Leadership Role in Combating Climate Crisis
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today commended the delegates to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bali, Indonesia....
Lantos, Democratic House Pass Groundbreaking Clean Energy Legislation
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today cheered the House passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act (H.R. 6) as a leap...
After Annapolis: Next Steps in the Middle East Peace Process
Remarks of Chairman Lantos at hearing, After Annapolis: Next Steps in the Middle East Peace Process
After all the well-earned skepticism, Annapolis produced some progress – one might even say success. There was an exceptionally positive atmosphere between the two principal parties, Israel and the...
Lantos Says Latest News on Iran Underscores Importance of Diplomacy
Washington, DC – Chairman Tom Lantos of the House Foreign Affairs Committee today stated that the latest revelations about Iran’s nuclear program underscore the need for concerted diplomatic action,...
By Overwhelming Margin, House Passes Lantos Legislation Combating Modern-Day Slavery
Washington, DC –The House today voted 405-2 for bipartisan legislation by Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, that will extend protections worldwide...
On International Day of Disabled Persons, Lantos Renews Call for U.S. to Sign, Ratify U.N. Rights Convention
Washington, DC – Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today marked the International Day of Disabled Persons by calling on the Administration to stop...
Observing World AIDS Day, Lantos Calls Congressional Commitment to Ending Scourge of HIV/AIDS Higher Than Ever
November 30, 2007Washington, D.C. -- In recognition of World AIDS Day tomorrow, Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today said Congress is committed to...
In Memoriam
Rep. Henry J. Hyde1924-2007Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Tom Lantos (D-CA), Chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement on the death of former...