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ANCA Report Card: 118th Congress (2023-2024)
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Cosponsored the “Armenian Protection Act” (H.R.7288)? Yes
Cosponsored Resolution Condemning Azerbaijan’s Ethnic Cleansing of Artsakh (H.Res.1327)? No
Cosponsored the Global Magnitsky “Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act” (H.R.8141)? No
Cosponsored the Armenian Genocide Education Act (H.R.2803)? Yes
Cosponsored the Artsakh Revenue Recovery Act (H.R.9666)? No
Cosponsored Azerbaijan Sanctions / Artsakh Aid / Armenia Aid Act (H.R.5683)? Yes
Cosponsored Azerbaijan Sanctions / Artsakh Aid Act (H.R.5686)? Yes
Cosponsored Resolution Urging Release of Armenian POWs, political prisoners, and hostages (H.Res.861)? No
Cosponsored the Artsakh Blockade Resolution (H.Res.108)? Yes
Cosponsored the U.S. Recognition of Artsakh Resolution (H.Res.320)? Yes
Cosponsored the Azerbaijan Human Rights Accountability Resolution (H.Res.735)? Yes
Signed Letters Supporting Pro-Armenian Foreign Aid Priorities in 2023/2024? Yes
Signed Bi-Cameral Whitehouse/Magaziner Letter to Sanction Azerbaijan? No
Signed Bi-Cameral Padilla/Eshoo Letter to Send Security & Refugee Aid to Armenia? Yes
Signed Bi-Cameral Pallone/Markey Letter to Hold Azerbaijan Accountable Prior to COP29? Yes
Signed Schiff Letter Urging U.S. to Protect Armenian Cultural Heritage in Artsakh? No
Signed Eshoo-Pelosi Letter to Sanction Azerbaijan? Yes
Signed Schiff Letter Demanding U.S. Sanctions on Azerbaijan? Yes
Signed Schiff Letter Opposing U.S. Rifle Sale to Azerbaijan? No
Signed Barbara Lee Opposing Security Assistance to Azerbaijan? Yes
Signed Armenian Caucus Letter to the UN to Sanction Azerbaijan? Yes
Signed Costa-Pallone-Sherman Letter to Defend Armenia? No
Attended the “Save Artsakh” Press Conference on Capitol Hill (Jan., 2023)? No
Attended the Artsakh Solidarity Press Conference on Capitol Hill (Sept., 2023)? No
Attended the Armenian Genocide Observance on Capitol Hill in 2023/2024? No
Attended the “Reversing Genocide” Artsakh Solidarity Observance (Mar., 2024)? No
Attended the Accountability 2024 Artsakh Genocide Commemoration (Sept., 2024)? No
Met with His Holiness Aram I, Armenian Apostolic Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia? No
Issued an April 24th Statement Marking the Armenian Genocide in 2023/2024? Yes
Member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues? Yes

04/24/24 - Rep. Lieu posted the following to Facebook: "On Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, we honor those displaced, murdered and persecuted 109 years ago. Honored to co-lead the Armenian Genocide Education Act alongside Congresswoman Anna Eshoo, Congressman Gus Bilirakis, and Congressman David G. Valadao to promote understanding of these horrific events." View the Facebook post here.

04/24/24 - Rep. Lieu tweeted "On Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, we honor those displaced, murdered and persecuted 109 years ago. Honored to co-lead the Armenian Genocide Education Act alongside @RepAnnaEshoo, @RepGusBilirakis and @RepDavidValadao to promote understanding of these horrific events." View the tweet here.

09/21/23 - Rep. Lieu tweeted "We stand with the Armenian community and condemn Azerbaijan's horrific and unprovoked attacks against civilians in Artsakh. Joined the Congressional Armenian Caucus in urging @POTUS, SecBlinken & USAmbUN to take action to protect the vulnerable Armenian population in Artsakh." View the tweet here.

09/19/23 - Rep. Lieu tweeted "Azerbaijan must cease its attacks on Artsakh immediately. According to reports, two civilians, including one child, have been killed. We urge the Biden Administration to take steps to ensure the safety of the civilian population in Artsakh amidst this conflict." View the tweet here.

05/01/23 - Rep. Lieu tweeted "Honored to see the new Armenian Genocide memorial at Rolling Hills Estates City Hall. The beautiful "America, Thank You" memorial is dedicated to those who perished and also to the generous Americans who helped the Armenian people in 1915 and beyond." View the tweet here.

04/24/23 - Rep. Lieu posted the following to Facebook: "Today marks the 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, one of the most horrific losses of life in modern history. We stand with the Armenian American community in LA County and across the U.S. as they honor those who perished, and recommit to ensuring such atrocities never happen again. Watch:" View the Facebook post here.

04/24/23 - Rep. Lieu tweeted "Today is the 108th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, one of the most horrific losses of life in modern history. We stand w/ the Armenian American community in LA County & across the U.S. in honoring those who perished & recommit to ensuring such atrocities never happen again." View the tweet here.

04/24/23 - Rep. Lieu tweeted "Proud to join @RepAnnaEshoo, @RepGusBilirakis and @RepDavidValadao in introducing the Armenian Genocide Education Act, a bipartisan bill that promotes accurate education around the Armenian Genocide." View the tweet here.

02/13/23 - Rep. Lieu tweeted "Proud to cosponsor a bipartisan resolution condemning Azerbaijan's blockade of Artsakh, which has left 120,000 Armenians without access to food, fuel & medicine for 2 months. The U.S. must hold Azerbaijan accountable and stand up for the Armenian people." View the tweet here.

12/20/22 - Rep. Lieu tweeted "Azerbaijan has imposed a blockade of the only road connecting Artsakh to Armenia, leaving 120,000 individuals without access to food, medical supplies, and other essentials. Joined @RepAdamSchiff in urging @POTUS to help ensure Artsakh's safety. Read the letter:" View the tweet here.
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