Congressman Peter Roskam

Representing the 6th District of ILLINOIS

Foreign Affairs and National Security

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During this time of increased volatility in the Middle East and strained relationships with both Russia and China, American leadership in world affairs is vital.  As a nation, a strong national defense is critical to meet the challenges of a dangerous and shifting global landscape, as well as maintaining relationships with crucial allies.  That is why I am proud to be the co-chair for the caucuses of some of the United States’ biggest partners, including the Israel Caucus, the Caucus on India and Indian Americans, and the South Korea Caucus.

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Roskam Iran Oversight Measure Headed to President’s Desk

Dec 4, 2014
Today, Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) released the following statement after a measure seeking transparency on the Iran nuclear negotiations he co-authored with Congresswoman Jackie Walorski (R-IN) was included in the final 2015 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which the House unanimously passed today. The Roskam-Walorski measure requires the Obama administration to report to Congress on Iran’s compliance with ongoing nuclear negotiations and the overall state of its nuclear program. The 2015 NDAA is expected to pass the Senate and be signed into law by President Obama before the end of the year.

Roskam Hails Passage of US-Israel Strategic Partnership Act

Dec 3, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC–Today, Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06), co-chair of the House Republican Israel Caucus, released the following statement on House passage of S. 2673, the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act:

Roskam: Time to End Nonsensical Nuclear Talks with Iran

Nov 24, 2014
It’s time we stop this nonsensical process and reinstate the crippling economic sanctions that brought the radical Iranian regime to the negotiating table in the first place.”

Roskam on Bloomberg TV: Obama Acting with Impunity

Nov 21, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC– Yesterday, Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) appeared on Bloomberg TV to discuss President Obama’s decision to bypass Congress and act unilaterally on immigration.

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This Isn’t a Long-Term Remedy, It’s a Political Move

Illinois GOP Congressional Delegation Responds to Obama’s Executive Actions

Nov 20, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC–Representatives Peter Roskam (R-IL-6), Rodney Davis (R-IL-13), Randy Hultgren (R-IL-14 , John Shimkus (R-IL-15), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL-16), and Aaron Schock (R-IL-18) today released the following statement reacting to President Obama’s announcement that he will be using an executive order to bypass Congress and grant amnesty to millions of undocumented immigrants.

Roskam Condemns Terrorist Attack in Jerusalem

Nov 18, 2014
I am horrified and outraged by today's senseless terrorist attack that killed four innocent Israelis—including three Israeli-Americans—and grievously injured several others praying at a synagogue in Jerusalem. This is the latest in a string of barbaric acts of violence against Israeli citizens by terrorists who value death over life and hate over peace.

Roskam in India Abroad: Modi "A transformational figure for India"

Oct 17, 2014
United States Congressman Peter Roskam, the GOP co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, is convinced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to be “a transformational figure for India.”

Roskam Welcomes Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Capitol

Oct 1, 2014

WASHINGTON, DC–Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06), co-chairman of the Congressional India Caucus and Chairman of the House Democracy Partnership, released the following statement after yesterday’s ceremony welcoming Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the U.S. Capitol:

House Unanimously Passes Roskam-Nadler Resolution Condemning Growing Anti-Semitism

Sep 18, 2014
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed a resolution, authored by Representatives Peter Roskam (R-IL), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Nita Lowey (D-NY), and Kay Granger (R-TX), condemning the rising tide of anti-Semitism abroad.

Roskam Welcomes Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko to the Capitol

Sep 18, 2014
It was an honor to hear this morning from President Poroshenko—a true friend of the United States who I had the pleasure of meeting in Ukraine this summer.