ANCA Press Releases: 2021

Saghdejian Family Donation Expands Scope of ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program

ANCA Program Hits New Job Placement Milestones

Nov 29, 2021

ANCA Hovig Apo Saghdejian Capital Gateway Program Application Deadline Extended to Nov. 30th

Fall, 2021 Fellows Share Pivotal Role Program Plays in Kick-Starting Careers in Nation’s Capital

Nov 18, 2021

ANCA “Rising Leaders” Seminars Set for March 2022 in Washington, DC

Apply at anca.org/RisingLeaders to sign up for 3-Day Interactive Career Development and Civic Engagement Program

Nov 12, 2021

Menendez Introduces Amendment to Revoke U.S. Presidential Waiver of Section 907 Restrictions on U.S. Aid to Azerbaijan

-- Padilla Amendment Calls for Report on Azerbaijani War Crimes; Use of Foreign Mercenaries in 2020 Artsakh Attacks;

-- Menendez Also Calls for Report on U.S. Technology Discovered in Turkish Drones Used Against Armenia/Artsakh

Nov 4, 2021

Congressional Pressure Increasing on Biden Administration to Block F-16s Sale to Turkey

Reps. Pappas, Maloney, Bilirakis lead Bipartisan Congressional Letter Signed by 41 Legislators against Erdogan’s Request for 40 F-16s

Nov 2, 2021

Coalition Calls on Congress to Block U.S. F-16 Sales to Turkey

Greek, Armenian, Hindu, Kurdish, Mid-East Groups Write to Senate Leaders; Work with House to Enforce CAATSA Sanctions on Erdogan

Oct 29, 2021

Artsakh’s Storyteller – Jivan Avetisyan’s “Gate to Heaven” Premieres in Washington, DC

Avetisyan and Screenwriter Narine Voskanyan hold meetings on Capitol Hill to share eye-witness accounts of 2020 Artsakh war

Oct 27, 2021

Senate Committee Calls for Continued U.S. Aid for Artsakh Demining

Proposed FY 2022 Foreign Aid Bill Would Continue to Block Arms Sales to Erdogan’s Bodyguards Following 2017 Attack on Washington DC Protesters

Oct 20, 2021

California Campus Tour Spotlights ANCA Empowerment Programs and Services for Armenian Youth

Manoukian Inspires at High School Presentations; Encourages Recent Graduates to Apply to the Winter 2022 Career Development Program before November 15th Deadline

Oct 20, 2021

ANCA Calls for Congressional Investigation into State Department Failures Related to Armenia and Artsakh

ANCA Chairman Raffi Hamparian Calls On Senate and House Foreign Affairs Committee Leaders to Conduct Oversight over Failed U.S. Bilateral and Regional Policies

Oct 7, 2021

Members of Congress Press Biden to Send COVID-19 Vaccines to Armenia

Armenia Still Not on Distribution List for 1 Billion Vaccines Pledged by President to At-Risk Countries

Oct 1, 2021

USAID has Delivered only $2.5 Million in New Aid for Displaced Armenians from Artsakh

USAID Report Acknowledges “Acute Humanitarian Disaster,” Cites Ongoing Shelter, Protection, Health, and Food Security Needs

Sep 30, 2021

Chairman Menendez Questions U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Nominee Jeff Flake over Record of Opposition to Armenian Genocide Resolutions

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Members Outline Grave Concerns on Turkey’s Record at Home and Abroad during Confirmation Hearing

Sep 28, 2021

BREAKING: U.S. House Demands Azerbaijani War Crimes Investigation; Azerbaijan’s Release of Armenian POWs

Congressional, Community and Coalition Advocacy Drive Passage of Five ANCA-Backed Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act

Sep 23, 2021

BREAKING: U.S. House Set to Vote on Measure Demanding Baku Release of Armenian POWs; Requiring Investigation into Azerbaijani War Crimes

Rules Committee Greenlights House Consideration of 5 ANCA-Backed Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act

Sep 21, 2021

U.S. Representatives File Eight Amendments to Hold Azerbaijan and Turkey Accountable

ANCA Rallies Nationwide Support to End Military Aid to Azerbaijan; Free Armenian POWs; Ban Turkey’s Grey Wolves; Expand Artsakh Aid; Investigate Anti-Armenian War Crimes

Sep 15, 2021

U.S. Legislators Press for Statutory Ban on Military Aid to Baku

Representatives Sherman, Pallone, and Speier Introduce Pro-Accountability Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act

Sep 14, 2021

ANCA Honors Legacy of Lucine Zadoian Kouchakdjian

Names Capitol Hill Day of Annual Rising Leaders Program in Memory of Lifelong ANCA Activist

Sep 8, 2021

U.S. Congressional Leaders Stand in Solidarity with Artsakh on 30th Anniversary of Independence

Bipartisan Video Messages to Artsakh Condemn Ongoing Azerbaijani Aggression; Salute Artsakh Commitment to Peace

Sep 2, 2021

ANCA Summer Interns Advocate for Artsakh’s Freedom; Armenia’s Security

35-Year Tradition of ANCA Youth Empowerment Deepens Pro-Armenian Advocacy in Communities and Campuses in the US and UK

Sep 2, 2021

ANCA Haroutioun & Elizabeth Kasparian Summer Academy Empowers Young Armenian Americans

Fourteen High School Leaders from Across America Explore Advocacy and Opportunities in Washington, DC

Aug 19, 2021

Twenty-Seven U.S. Representatives Demand Investigation into Turkish Drone Program

Azerbaijan Deployed Turkish Bayraktar Drones – including U.S. parts – in its 2020 Attack on Artsakh

Aug 10, 2021

ANCA Summer Academy Named In Honor of Haroutioun and Elizabeth Kasparian

Generous Gift by Arsho, Adour, & Nareg Aghjayan – Celebrating the Kasparian Family’s Lifetime of Commitment to the Armenian Cause – Empowers ANCA Engagement with High School Students

Aug 6, 2021

U.S. House Raises Alarm Over Biden Waiver of Section 907 Restriction on U.S. Aid to Azerbaijan

Passes FY2022 Foreign Aid Bill Urging $52 Million in U.S Aid to Artsakh and Armenia; Cutting Military Aid to Azerbaijan

Jul 29, 2021

U.S. House Votes to Block U.S. Military Financing and Training Aid to Azerbaijan

Overwhelmingly Adopts ANCA-Backed Pallone Amendment to FY2022 Foreign Aid Bill

Jul 28, 2021

House Rules Committee Clears the Path for U.S. House Vote on Blocking US Military Aid to Azerbaijan

ANCA-Backed Pallone Amendment to FY2022 Foreign Aid Bill Could Come to a Vote as Early as Wednesday 7/28

Jul 28, 2021

Cicilline and Bilirakis Lead Congressional Drive to Block Transfer of U.S. Drone Technology to Turkey

HALC, ANCA Lead Broad Community Coalition Supporting Congressional Demand for a State Department Investigation into Turkey’s Drone Program

Jul 25, 2021

ANCA Seeking Close Scrutiny of Jeff Flake’s Nomination To Serve As U.S. Ambassador To Turkey

Washington, DC - The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA)is supporting close Senate scrutiny of President Biden's controversial nomination this week of former Arizona legisla

Jul 15, 2021

ANCA Summer Interns Rally to Block U.S. Military Aid to Azerbaijan; Expand Artsakh and Armenia Assistance

Hybrid Remote and DC Program Continues 35-Year Tradition of ANCA Youth Empowerment

Jul 3, 2021

U.S. House Appropriators Raise Alarm Over Biden Waiver of Section 907 Restrictions on Arms and Aid to Azerbaijan

Key U.S. House Panel Recommends $50 Million in Aid to Armenia; $2 Million in Demining Assistance to Artsakh for Fiscal Year 2022

Jun 30, 2021

ANCA Summer Academy to Jumpstart High School Engagement in the Armenian Cause

Inaugural Washington Week to Inspire Careers in Politics and Policy; Explore Best Practices in Grassroots Pro-Artsakh/Armenia Civic Participation

Jun 19, 2021

ANCA Underscores Call for Ambassador Tracy’s Recall

ANCA Chairman Demands Accountability for System-wide Failure of U.S. Diplomacy

Jun 18, 2021

ANCA Testimony Stresses Need for Expanded U.S. Aid for Artsakh and Armenia in the Aftermath of Azerbaijan/Turkey Attacks

Urges U.S. House Panel to Strengthen Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act; Block International Grants or Loans to Aliyev Regime

Jun 16, 2021

Armenian Caucus Demands U.S. Sanctions on Turkey and Azerbaijan ahead of Biden-Erdogan Meeting

ANCA, In Defense of Christians, Hellenic American Leaders Echo Congressional Calls for a Strong Stand against Erdogan

Jun 11, 2021

Proposed Biden Trade Action Threatens over 700 Manufacturing Jobs in Armenia

Department of Commerce Set to Block Armenia’s Aluminum Foil Exports to the United States

Jun 10, 2021

Top Foreign Relations Committee Members and Appropriators Demand Answers from Biden Administration on Section 907 Waiver of Restrictions on U.S. Aid to Azerbaijan; Armenian POWs

Chairman Bob Menendez, Chairwoman Barbara Lee, Rep. Brad Sherman Press Secretary of State Blinken During Hearings on Fiscal Year 2022 Foreign Aid Budget

Jun 8, 2021

Members of Congress Demand Biden Zero-Out Military Aid to Azerbaijan

Rep. Valadao, Congressional Armenian Caucus Leaders Call for Overhaul of Section 907 Waiver Process

May 24, 2021

ANCA Chairman Challenges Dismissive State Department Response to Bipartisan Congressional Priorities

Calls on Legislators to Roll Back Section 907 Waiver, Cut off all U.S. Military aid to Azerbaijan

May 20, 2021

ANCA Welcomes Rep. Valadao-Led Effort to Stop U.S. Arms and Aid to Azerbaijan

Congressional Armenian Caucus letter Calls for Overhaul of Section 907 Waiver Process; Immediate Termination of All U.S. Military or Security Aid to Azerbaijan

May 13, 2021

State Department Response Fails to Address Bipartisan Armenian Caucus Demands for Azerbaijan’s Release of Armenian POWs

Administration Letter Unresponsive to Six Bipartisan Congressional Policy Priorities

May 12, 2021

Rep. Chris Smith Calls for $50,000,000 in Direct U.S. Humanitarian Aid to Artsakh

Seeks $500,000 Funding for State Department to Research and Report on Turkey’s Role in Azerbaijan’s Attack on Artsakh

May 6, 2021

ANCA Disappointed Over Biden Waiver of Congressional Sanctions on Azerbaijan

Suspension of Section 907 Runs Counter to Campaign Statements and Recent Armenian Genocide Recognition

Apr 30, 2021

Over 65 U.S. House Members Call for $100 Million in U.S. Aid for Artsakh and Armenia

ANCA Welcomes Congressional Armenian Caucus Efforts to “directly aid the Armenian people of Nagorno Karabakh to recover and rebuild from the devastating fall 2020 war”

Apr 27, 2021

President Biden Rejects Turkey’s Gag-Rule, Recognizes Armenian Genocide

ANCA Presses for U.S. Policy Pivot Challenging Turkish and Azerbaijani Aggression, Promoting Armenian Security, and Advancing Regional Peace Based upon a Just Resolution of the Armenian Genocide

Apr 24, 2021

ANCA Response to Reports that President Biden is Preparing to Recognize the Armenian Genocide

WASHINGTON, DC – Following up on media reports that President Joe Biden is set to accurately and honestly condemn and commemorate the Armenian Genocide this April 24th, the internatio

Apr 22, 2021

Over 100 U.S. Representatives Call on President Biden to Recognize Armenian Genocide

Join with 38 Senators in Urging White House to Reject Turkey’s Gag-Rule against Honest American Remembrance of this Crime

Apr 21, 2021

ANCA Supporters Send Over 1 Million Messages To White House and Congress on Armenian Genocide

Washington, DC – The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) has rallied Armenian Americans from all 50 states to send over 1,000,000 messages to the White House and Congress ov

Apr 15, 2021

Armenian Caucus Seeks Over $100 Million in U.S. Aid for Artsakh and Armenia

ANCA launches anca.org/aidletter action platform encouraging U.S. House Members to cosign the FY2022 Armenian Caucus Foreign Aid Letter

Apr 1, 2021

ANCA Washington DC Summer Internship Application Deadline Extended to April 15th

Leo Sarkisian Summer Internship and Maral Melkonian Avetisyan Fellowship Will Explore Hybrid Virtual/In-Washington, DC Options

Mar 31, 2021

37 Senators Join Chairman Menendez in Calling on President Biden to Recognize Armenian Genocide

Bipartisan Letter Demands an End to U.S. Complicity in Turkey’s Genocide Denial

Mar 19, 2021

Schiff, Armenian Caucus Leaders Introduce Legislation Demanding Azerbaijan’s Release of Armenian POWs

Bi-Partisan Measure Launched with Support of Over 30 U.S. House Members; ANCA Continues Campaign to Rally Support for Speedy Passage

Mar 16, 2021

Chairman Menendez Collecting Senate Signatures on Letter Asking President Biden to Recognize Armenian Genocide

Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee Leads Bipartisan Call to End U.S. Complicity in Turkey’s Denial

Mar 9, 2021

Menendez Calls for Biden Recognition of the Armenian Genocide, Azerbaijani release of Armenian POWs

Powerful Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Stakes out Strong Stand During Confirmation Hearing for Senior State Department Officials

Mar 6, 2021

Armenian Caucus Leaders to Introduce House Resolution Calling for Azerbaijan’s Release of Armenian Captives

ANCA issues nationwide call to action – anca.org/prisoners – in support of bipartisan measure

Mar 6, 2021

ANCA Welcomes Alex Manoukian as Newest Addition to DC Team

New Director of Programs Will Oversee Internships, Job Placement, and Youth Programming

Feb 24, 2021

Armenian Caucus Leaders Hail Broad Bi-Partisan Congressional Backing for Pro-Artsakh/Armenia Priorities

ANCA Thanks Pro-Armenian Community Advocates for Demanding Concrete U.S. Action

Feb 20, 2021

UPDATE: Over 100 U.S. Representatives Call on Biden Administration to Stand with Artsakh and Armenia

Bipartisan Letter - Signed by Legislators from 20+ U.S. States – Advances Pro-Armenian Policy Priorities

Feb 19, 2021

Rep. Sherman Demands Answers for U.S. Ambassador to Baku Congratulatory Statements on Azerbaijani Aggression

WASHINGTON, DC – Senior House Foreign Affairs Committee member Brad Sherman (D-CA) demanded answers from U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan Lee Litzenberger following reports that the U.S.

Feb 4, 2021

ANCA Backs Bipartisan Congressional Call on Biden Administration to Support Artsakh

Armenian Caucus Letter Outlines Key Pro-Armenian Policy Priorities

Feb 1, 2021

ANCA Welcomes Rep. Valadao as Armenian Caucus Co-Chair

Fresno Republican has been Longstanding Congressional Champion of Artsakh

Jan 26, 2021

Blinken: Biden Administration Will Consult with Congress on April 24th Statement

Responds to Questions by Sen. Markey; Pledges U.S. Leadership in Facilitating Return of Prisoners of War

Jan 23, 2021

Secretary of State-Designate Blinken Testifies in Support of Renewed U.S. Leadership to Strengthen Armenia’s Security and Resilience

Commits to U.S. Reengagement in the OSCE Minsk Group Peace Process to Help Protect the “Security of Nagorno-Karabakh”

Jan 21, 2021

ANCA Congratulates President Biden

Calls on Biden-Harris Administration to Urgently Support Policy Priorities

Jan 20, 2021

Last Minute U.S.-Turkey Accord Grants Ankara Rights to Christian Cultural Heritage

ANCA, Hellenic American Leadership Council, In Defense of Christians to Work with Incoming Biden Administration to Safeguard Rights of Indigenous and Minority Populations

Jan 19, 2021

Sen. Menendez Condemns Turkey for Inciting and Arming Azerbaijan’s Attack on Artsakh

Calls on Secretary of State Nominee Antony Blinken to Support Recognition of the Armenian Genocide by the Biden Administration

Jan 19, 2021

ANCA Welcomes Menendez as Chairman of Senate Foreign Relations Committee

ANC of New Jersey has Three-Decade Record of Supporting State’s Senior Senator

Jan 7, 2021

ANCA Welcomes New Congress; Rallies Community to Share 2021 Pro-Armenian Policy Priorities

Visit anca.org/2021 to write, call, share U.S. legislators on key Armenian American concerns

Jan 6, 2021

ANCA Press Releases: 2021

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