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ANCA Report Card: 116th Congress (2019-2020)
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Zoe
Lofgren

D-CA-19

2020 Grade
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Voted for the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H.Res. 296? Yes
Cosponsored the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H.Res.296? Yes
Cosponsored the Artsakh Recognition Resolution, H.Res.1203? Yes
Cosponsored the Resolution Condemning the Azerbaijan/Turkey Attacks, H.Res.1165? Yes
Cosponsored the U.S.-Artsakh Travel and Communication Resolution, H.Res.190? Yes
Cosponsored the Resolution Reaffirming the US-Armenia Strategic Relationship (H.Res.452)? Yes
Cosponsored the 2020 Speier-Cox Amendment to the Foreign Aid Bill for Continued U.S. Aid to Artsakh? Yes
Voted for the 2019 Speier Amendment to the Foreign Aid Bill Calling for $40 Million in Aid to Armenia? Yes
Voted for the 2019 Sherman Amendment to the NDAA against Azerbaijani Threats to Shoot Down Civilian Aircraft? Yes
Signed the 2020 Armenian Caucus Letter Condemning Azerbaijan/Turkey attacks on Armenia/Artsakh? Yes
Signed the 2020 Cox-Sherman-Costa-Clark Letter Calling for Sanctions on Azerbaijan for War Crimes? Yes
Signed the 2020 Speier Letter Against the Anti-Armenian Chabot-Cohen Amendment to NDAA? No
Signed the Armenian Caucus Letter Condemning the Azerbaijan War Games in May, 2020? No
Signed the 2019 Sherman-Cox Letter to Continue US Aid for Artsakh De-Mining? Yes
Signed Letters Supporting Pro-Armenian Foreign Aid Priorities in 2019/2020? Yes
Signed the 2020 Titus Letter urging the Library of Congress to properly categorize the Armenian Genocide? Yes
Signed the 2019 Armenian Genocide Letter to the President? Yes
Signed the 2020 Crenshaw Letter to Block Erdogan’s Visit to DC? No
Issued a 2020 Statement Calling for Artsakh Recognition? No
Issued a 2020 Statement Condemning Azerbaijan/Turkey Attacks on Armenia/Artsakh? No
Issued an April 24th Statement Marking the Armenian Genocide in 2019/2020? Yes
Commemorated the Sumgait-Baku-Kirovabad Pogroms in 2019/2020? No
Offered Remarks in 2019/2020 making false Khojaly accusations? No
Traveled to Armenia and/or Artsakh in 2019/2020? No
Member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues? Yes

07/27/20 - Rep. Lofgren tweeted "It's upsetting to see the defacing of the KZV School & Armenian Community Center in the Bay Area. I strongly denounce this hate-fueled vandalism.

Bigotry & hate threaten to undo the promises of equality, inclusion, & opportunity that are core American values." View the tweet here.

12/12/19 - Rep. Lofgren tweeted "I applaud my colleagues in the Senate for following the House’s lead & officially recognizing the Armenian genocide.The persecution & murder of Armenians at the hands of the Turkish government was a crime against humanity. Proud that we are finally on the right side of history." View the tweet here.

12/12/19 - Rep. Lofgren posted the following to Facebook: "I applaud my colleagues in the Senate for following the House’s lead & officially recognizing the Armenian genocide.

The persecution & murder of Armenians at the hands of the Turkish government was a crime against humanity. Proud that we are finally on the right side of history." View the Facebook post here.

11/13/19 - Rep. Lofgren tweeted "Last time Erdogan visited DC, his bodyguards assaulted Americans exercising their right to protest. I immediately called for the arrest of these thugs & revocation of their visas at the time & I’m appalled that Trump has welcomed this oppressor back without any repercussions." View the tweet here.

11/13/19 - Rep. Lofgren posted the following to Facebook: "Last time Erdogan visited DC, his bodyguards assaulted Americans exercising their constitutional right to peacefully protest.

I immediately called for the arrest of these thugs and the revocation of their visas at the time, and I’m appalled that Trump has welcomed this oppressor back without any repercussions." View the Facebook post here.

10/29/19 - Rep. Lofgren tweeted "The #ArmenianGenocide is indisputable & its denial has been used to justify subsequent atrocities. I’ve supported genocide recognition efforts since I first came to Congress in 1994 & am proud to vote for #HRES296 on the House floor today. Passing this bill is long overdue." View the tweet here.

10/29/19 - Rep. Lofgren posted the following to Facebook: "The genocide that was committed against Armenians is indisputable & its denial has been used to justify subsequent atrocities.

I have supported efforts like H.Res. 296 to officially recognize the Armenian Genocide since I was first elected to Congress in 1994. I am proud to finally vote in favor of this long overdue legislation on the House floor today." View the Facebook post here.

10/24/19 - Rep. Lofgren tweeted "Instead of capitulating to Erdogan, Trump should: 1. Sanction Turkish officials responsible for these atrocities. 2. Stop selling arms to Turkey for use in Syria. 3. Revoke visas of Erdogan’s bodyguards who assaulted protestors on US soil. 4. Recognize the Armenian genocide." View the tweet here.

10/24/19 - Rep. Lofgren posted the following to Facebook: "Trump’s cowardly appeasement of authoritarian strongmen is emboldening Erdogan to act with impunity.

The US is supposed to condemn bad actors when they violate human rights & kill our allies, not aid & abet them.

Instead of capitulating to Erdogan’s demands, Trump should:

1. Sanction Turkish officials responsible for these atrocities.

2. Stop selling arms to Turkey for use in Syria.

3. Revoke visas of Erdogan’s bodyguards who assaulted protestors on US soil.

4. Recognize the Armenian genocide." View the Facebook post here.
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