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ANCA Calls on Secretary Pompeo to Lift Restrictions on U.S.-Artsakh Dialogue

-- Letter, Sent on Eve of Armenia-Azerbaijan Meeting in Washington, Seeks Artsakh’s Full Return to Negotiations

WASHINGTON, DC – On the eve of next week’s meeting in Washington, DC of Armenian and Azerbaijani foreign ministers regarding Artsakh status and security issues, the ANCA called on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to lift “arbitrary, outdated, and counter-productive restrictions” on travel and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh.

The ANCA’s request is consistent with the legislative aims of H.Res.190, a bipartisan resolution seeking the removal of these prohibitions and the full return of Artsakh to any and all negotia (more...)

Rep. Cox Leads Fight to Expand U.S. Aid to Artsakh

-- Amendment to FY20 Foreign Aid Bill Would Appropriate Aid for Artsakh De-Mining and Rehabilitation Services

WASHINGTON, DC – Central California Congressman TJ Cox (D-CA) spoke powerfully in support of renewed U.S. assistance to the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) for life-saving de-mining programs and expanded rehabilitation services, during an impassioned floor statement supporting passage of his amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) foreign aid bill, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

“We join with Armenian Americans from across California’s Central Valley and throughout the United States in thanking Congressman Cox for his l (more...)

Rep. Jackie Speier Rallies Support for Additional $40 Million Appropriation for Armenia

-- Full U.S. House Set to Vote Next Week on Armenia Democracy Aid Amendment

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Jackie Speier (D-CA) took to the U.S. House floor today to make the case for an amendment – backed by fellow Caucus leaders Frank Pallone (D-NJ) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) – allocating an additional $40 million in democracy aid to Armenia, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

“We thank Congresswoman Speier for her principled leadership in seeking $40 million in additional funding to help strengthen Armenia’s remarkable political transition,” said ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. “We look forward to th (more...)

Rep. Pallone Challenges Barriers to U.S.-Artsakh Travel and Communication

-- Engages with House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman during Colloquy on the Floor of the U.S. House

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) took to the U.S. House floor today for a colloquy with House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) in support of his legislative efforts – via the U.S.-Artsakh Travel and Communication Resolution (H.Res.190) – to end arbitrary and outdated State Department restrictions on U.S. engagement with the Republic of Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh). (more...)

U.S. House Condemns Turkey over Pending Russian Missile Purchase

-- ANCA, HALC, IDC Welcome Overwhelming Passage of Bipartisan Measure Banning F-35 Sales to Ankara

WASHINGTON, DC – House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel (D-NY) and Ranking Republican Michael McCall (R-TX) were joined by Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) in leading an overwhelming U.S. House condemnation of Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 missiles. The measure, H.Res.372, seeks to block the sale of U.S. made F-35 fighter jets should the S-400 purchase go through.

The Hellenic American Leadership Council, In Defense of Christians and ANCA praised Members of Congress for their clear and decisive action on this matter. (more...)

ANCA Rapid Responder Program Registers Strong First Quarter 2019 Growth

-- Encouraging Early Start Sets Expectations for Record Year

WASHINGTON, DC – Thousands of new Armenian Americans are having their voices heard in the halls of government – at the federal, state, and local levels – thanks to the Armenian National Committee of America’s (ANCA) Rapid Responder program.

The first three months of 2019 saw record-level engagement in the program, which empowers activists to rapidly respond every time the ANCA posts an action alert on issues ranging from justice for the Armenian Genocide and freedom for Artsakh to stronger U.S.-Armenia relations. (more...)

SURVEY: Make the Case for Non-Stop U.S. to Armenia Flights

-- Your LAX2EVN.ORG survey response will let airlines know the time has come for non-stop flights from Los Angeles to Yerevan.

LOS ANGELES, CA - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has launched an online survey - lax2evn.org - to measure and demonstrate to international carriers and Los Angeles area airports that the market is growing for tourism and business travelers from the U.S. to Armenia. This means there is a market opportunity to establish non-stop airline service from the U.S. to Armenia.

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ANCA Calls on Secretary Pompeo to Lift Restrictions on U.S.-Artsakh Dialogue
06/14/2019

Rep. Cox Leads Fight to Expand U.S. Aid to Artsakh
06/13/2019

Rep. Jackie Speier Rallies Support for Additional $40 Million Appropriation for Armenia
06/13/2019

Rep. Pallone Challenges Barriers to U.S.-Artsakh Travel and Communication
06/13/2019

U.S. House Condemns Turkey over Pending Russian Missile Purchase
06/12/2019

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