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U.S. House Intelligence Authorization Act to Shine Spotlight on Azerbaijani Aggression

-- Reporting Requirement will Empower Congress to Counter Azerbaijan’s Reckless Cycle of “Attack, Deny, Repeat”

WASHINGTON, DC – In a pro-accountability move that will help check Azerbaijani aggression and contribute to the stabilization of the 1994 cease-fire, the U.S. House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence – chaired by Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) – has included a provision in the Intelligence Authorization Act calling upon the U.S. intelligence community to provide Congress with a written assessment regarding which side is initiating the use of force in and around Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh) and the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan. (more...)

U.S. House Passes Artsakh Aid Amendment

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House cast a powerful vote in support of Artsakh aid today, adopting a bi-partisan ANCA-backed amendment led by Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Jackie Speier (D-CA), Representatives TJ Cox (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and more than 35 of their House colleagues to continue life-saving demining assistance, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

Today’s vote represents a powerful rebuke to the Azerbaijani government-driven, State Department-supported effort to end Artsakh’s demining program, despite its remarkable record of having removed tens of thousand of landmines and saving countless lives. (more...)

Rules Committee Clears Path for House Vote on Artsakh Demining Aid

-- Full House Consideration May Come as Early as Thursday, July 23rd

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. House Rules Committee – under the leadership of Chairman Jim McGovern (D-MA) – has cleared the way for the ANCA-backed amendment calling for continued U.S. aid for Artsakh demining to be considered and voted upon by the full U.S. House of Representatives.

“We want to thank Chairman McGovern for ensuring that the full U.S. House has the opportunity to show support for Artsakh and all Armenians in the wake of the deadliest Azerbaijani attack in years,” said Aram Hamparian, Executive Director of the ANCA. “Our community is deeply grateful for the leadership of Represe (more...)

U.S. House Passes Pallone Amendment Demanding Greater Oversight on U.S. Military Aid to Azerbaijan

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed an amendment by Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone (D-NJ) today which calls for greater Congressional oversight over a U.S. military aid program under which Azerbaijan has received over $120 million in U.S. defense assistance, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

Today's vote comes just a week after Azerbaijani President Aliyev launched the deadliest attack against Armenia since the 2016, resulting in the death of over 16 soldiers, the shelling of an Armenian kindergarten and other civilian targets, and Azerbaijani threats to bomb Armenia’s Metsamor nuclear power p (more...)

ANCA Supporters Host Nationwide Virtual Reception Honoring U.S. Senator Robert Menendez

WASHINGTON, DC – Friends, supporters, and leaders of the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) joined together virtually on Sunday, June 28 with U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) to honor his long-standing legislative leadership on Armenian American issues.

Consistent with Covid-19 health guidelines, the virtual reception was hosted on Zoom by ANCA National Board Member Ani Tchaghlasian, ANCA Chairman Raffi Hamparian, distinguished attorneys and ANCA supporters John Shahdanian from Old Tappan, New Jersey, Joseph Ariyan from northern New Jersey, as well as ANC of New Jersey activists James and Maral Sahagian. (more...)

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U.S. House Intelligence Authorization Act to Shine Spotlight on Azerbaijani Aggression
07/31/2020

The U.S. House cast a powerful vote in support of Artsakh aid today, adopting a bi-partisan ANCA-backed amendment led by Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Jackie Speier (D-CA), Representatives TJ Cox (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL)

U.S. House Passes Artsakh Aid Amendment
07/23/2020

Rules Committee Clears Path for House Vote on Artsakh Demining Aid
07/22/2020

Congressional Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Frank Pallone led the House amendment calling for broader oversight on the defense program through which Azerbaijan has received over $100 million in U.S. military assistance.

U.S. House Passes Pallone Amendment Demanding Greater Oversight on U.S. Military Aid to Azerbaijan
07/21/2020

U.S. House to Vote on Speier Amendment Restoring Military Aid Parity to Yerevan and Baku
07/16/2020

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