Committee News
December 1, 2010
Chairman Howard L. Berman’s opening statement at hearing, “Imposing Tougher Sanctions on Iran: A Progress Report”November 30, 2010
Berman Condemns Palestinian Report Claiming the Western Wall has no Religious Significance to JewsNovember 29, 2010
Berman Condemns Syria’s Obstruction of International Inspections of its Nuclear ActivitiesNovember 23, 2010
Berman Condemns North Korea’s Attack on South Korea, Nuclear ActivitiesNovember 12, 2010
Berman lifts hold on military assistance to LebanonSeptember 29, 2010
Chairman Berman praises President Obama for implementing Iran human rights sanctionsSeptember 28, 2010
Statement of Chairman Howard L. Berman on H.R. 4645September 24, 2010
Berman Applauds Obama Administration Efforts to Defend Israel at the International Atomic Energy Agency General ConferenceSeptember 23, 2010
Foreign Aid Reform Top Priority for Berman, AdministrationSeptember 20, 2010
Relief and Recovery Efforts in Pakistan, Haiti
Committee News
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Statement of Chairman Howard L. Berman on H.R. 4645
Washington, DC – Congressman Howard L. Berman (D-CA), chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding the markup of H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act:
“For a very long time, I have either led or supported efforts to repeal restrictions on the freedom of Americans to travel. The current prohibition on Americans traveling to Cuba is the last obstacle to the full enjoyment of this right. I strongly support H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act, which would eliminate the Cuba travel restrictions.
“The Committee had been scheduled to consider this legislation tomorrow, but it now appears that Wednesday will be the last day that Congress is in session before an extended district work period. That makes it increasingly likely that our discussion of the bill will be disrupted or cut short by votes or other activity on the House floor. Accordingly, I am postponing consideration of H.R. 4645 until a time when the Committee will be able to hold the robust and uninterrupted debate this important issue deserves. I firmly believe that when we debate and vote on the merits of this legislation, and I intend for it to be soon, the right to travel will be restored to all Americans.”
David Barnes at (202) 225-5021