Senior executives from leading electronics companies joined with IPC in honoring Congressman Ed Royce (R-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, for his "exemplary leadership and commitment to building a stronger U.S. electronics industry." Congressman Royce received the 2015 Government Impact Award during IMPACT 2015: IPC on Capitol Hill. He is being honored especially for his role in working for clear export control rules on PCBs designed for equipment covered by ITAR regulations.