The ANCA closely tracks the performance of every incumbent Senator and Representative across a broad array of pro-Armenian legislative metrics, carefully scores and objectively grades each legislator, and then – as a public service to voters interested in factoring our insights into the diverse set of criteria they consider when voting – widely circulates non-biased, fact-driven, merit-based Report Cards and Endorsements each election cycle.

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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? Yes
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? Yes
Issued a 2020 Statement Calling for Artsakh Recognition? Yes
Issued a 2020 Statement Condemning Azerbaijan/Turkey Attacks on Armenia/Artsakh? Yes
Issued an April 24th Statement Marking the Armenian Genocide in 2019/2020? Yes
Commemorated the Sumgait-Baku-Kirovabad Pogroms in 2019/2020? Yes
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

12/25/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "I was glad to join the Armenian American Medical Society on their Christmas Day telethon where I described my efforts to support the U.S. – Armenia relationship and to aid the people of #Artsakh during this difficult time." View the tweet here.

11/11/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "The terms of the Russia and Turkey-backed ceasefire ending Azerbaijan’s unprovoked violence against #Artsakh and #Armenia are unfair. The Trump Administration’s absence was glaring and led to disastrous results for the people of Armenia. (1/3)" View the tweet here.

11/11/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Who drafted this ceasefire agreement? None other than Putin and Erdo?an. This is the result of a lack of U.S. leadership. We must not stand for this disastrous deal forced on Armenia. We must not view it as a final settlement. (2/3)" View the tweet here.

11/11/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "I ask the @StateDept and the US Co-Chair to the @OSCE to work with our partners to achieve a fair and balanced long term settlement. Artsakh’s right to self determination must be preserved. (3/3)" View the tweet here.

10/23/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today @RepTjCox @RepJimCosta @RepKClark and I led many of our colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to impose significant consequences on those responsible for Azerbaijan’s campaign of aggression against the people of #Artsakh.
https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sherman-cox-and-colleagues-call-for-the-implementation-of-magnitsky…" View the tweet here.

10/22/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Four weeks on and Azerbaijan has violated TWO ceasefire agreements and continues its indiscriminate targeting of Artsakhians. The message from Azerbaijan is clear: violence, not negotiations, is the answer. (1/2)" View the tweet here.

10/22/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "The U.S. must send a different message: if the offensive continues, we are prepared to recognize the Republic of #Artsakh as an independent nation. (2/2)" View the tweet here.

10/12/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today I was honored to stand in solidarity with the thousands who gathered at the #MarchForVictory in Los Angeles to condemn Azeri and Turkish aggression against #Artsakh and Armenia.
#ArtsakhStrong" View the tweet here.

10/10/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "I will be marching with and speaking to the thousands gathering for the #MarchForVictory as we express our solidarity with the people of #Artsakh.
#ArtsakhStrong|If you’re within driving distance of LA, mark your calendar, lace up your walking shoes, prep your PPE, and get ready for the #MarchForVictory on Sunday, October 11th at 3:00 PM." View the tweet here.

10/09/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "It’s time for the U.S. to apply Global Magnitsky sanctions on Azeri officials responsible for targeting civilians in #Artsakh. It’s also time to end security cooperation w/Azerbaijan without delay, including any arm sales, security assistance & training." View the tweet here.

10/06/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today, I spoke to Deputy Assistant Secretary #GeorgeKent and U.S. @OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair Andrew Schofer about reports that Turkey is recruiting and deploying fighters from “jihadist groups” in Syria to the Artsakh-Azerbaijan border. (1/2)" View the tweet here.

10/06/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "I urged @StateDept to continue to push Turkey that the deployment of foreign fighters in the region is unacceptable and will be met by a response from the United States. (2/2)" View the tweet here.

10/05/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "In light of the acts of aggression by Azerbaijan along the Artsakh border, we must stand in support of the people of Armenia. That’s why I joined @RepSpeier to introduce H.Res. 1165 that condemns Azerbaijan's military operation and Turkish interference in #Artsakh." View the tweet here.

09/27/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "At this sacred time for my family and co-religionists, I’m troubled by the recent Azeri attacks on Artsakh. (1/2)" View the tweet here.

09/27/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "We must condemn this aggression and urge Baku to cease offensive military action and return to the peace table. We should halt military aid to Azerbaijan and urge Turkey to abstain from sending arms or fighters. (2/2)" View the tweet here.

07/20/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "The House passed amendments, of which I am the chief cosponsor, to the annual national defense bill. I joined @FrankPallone to address foreign security forces who violate human rights & receive US assistance, such as Azerbaijan. This amendment aims to prevent such violations." View the tweet here.

07/20/20 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "The House passed amendments, of which I am the chief cosponsor, to the annual national defense bill. I joined Frank Pallone Jr. to address foreign security forces who violate human rights & receive US assistance, such as Azerbaijan. This amendment aims to prevent such violations." View the Facebook post here.

07/14/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "I am very concerned by Azerbaijan’s provocations along the #Armenian border. Such actions put the lives of soldiers and civilians at risk. Unfortunately, these actions do not come as a surprise given Azerbaijan’s increasingly bellicose rhetoric towards Armenia & #Artsakh (1/2)" View the tweet here.

07/14/20 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "I am very concerned by Azerbaijan’s provocations along the #Armenian border. Such actions put the lives of soldiers and civilians at risk. Unfortunately, these actions do not come as a surprise given Azerbaijan’s increasingly bellicose rhetoric towards Armenia & #Artsakh.

It’s good to see the State Department calling on all parties to show restraint and urging the resumption of negotiations." View the Facebook post here.

06/23/20 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "I testified today before the House Appropriations Committee on the importance of $1.5 million to aid the people of #Artsakh to deal with problems involving mines, health and education needs. I also supported robust aid for #Armenia." View the Facebook post here.

06/23/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "I testified today before the @AppropsDems on the importance of $1.5 million to aid the people of #Artsakh to deal with problems involving mines, health & education needs. I also supported robust aid for #Armenia." View the tweet here.

05/07/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "is acting outrageously with respect to Flynn’s #obstructionofjustice plea. Also being ignored is how #Flynn admitted to lying about being a paid agent of the Turkish govt and false filings under the FARA Act (all while an advisor to the Trump transition)" View the tweet here.

04/26/20 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "https://www.politico.com/amp/news/2020/04/24/biden-armenian-genocide-207587" View the Facebook post here.

04/24/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today, we mark the 105th anniversary of the #ArmenianGenocide. I have long advocated for the official recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and was pleased to join my colleagues in introducing and passing H.Res. 296, the #ArmenianGenocideResolution last October." View the tweet here.

04/24/20 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Today, we mark the 105th anniversary of the #ArmenianGenocide. I have long advocated for the official recognition of the Armenian Genocide, and was pleased to join my colleagues in introducing and passing H.Res. 296, the #ArmenianGenocideResolution last October.

https://youtu.be/15Mq5zLfyyo" View the Facebook post here.

04/24/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "I would like to thank @ANCA_DC for leading a nation-wide effort to fund 1.5 million meals, through donations to Feeding America, to help Americans in need during the #COVID19 crisis. Your contributions and efforts will always be remembered and appreciated." View the tweet here.

02/06/20 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Great to meet with Ambassador of Armenia to the US Varuzhan Nersesyan. We discussed the importance of a new tax treaty, demining assistance to Nagorno Karabakh, and the importance of a strong US- Armenia relationship." View the Facebook post here.

02/06/20 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Great to meet with Ambassador of Armenia to the US @VaruzhanN for the first time since his appointment. We discussed the importance of a new tax treaty, demining assistance to Nagorno Karabakh, and the importance of a strong US- Armenia relationship." View the tweet here.

11/13/19 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today at the White House, there was a President who denigrates the free press and displays authoritarian tendencies. And Mr. Erdogan was there too." View the tweet here.

11/13/19 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Today at the White House, there was a President who denigrates the free press and displays authoritarian tendencies. And Mr. Erdogan was there too.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-erdogan-meeting-trump-says-hes-big-fan-turkey-strongman-recep-tayyip-erdogan-today-2019-11-13/?ftag=CNM-00-10aac3a”" View the Facebook post here.

10/29/19 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "After decades of struggle, the House of Representatives will finally recognize the #ArmenianGenocide. Today, I spoke on the House Floor to mark this monumental day. To watch, click below:" View the tweet here.

10/29/19 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "After decades of struggle, the House of Representatives will finally recognize the #ArmenianGenocide. Today, I spoke on the House Floor to mark this monumental day. To watch, click below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15Mq5zLfyyo&feature=youtu.be" View the Facebook post here.

10/22/19 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Last week, I gave a speech on the House Floor [Below] saying that it is time to recognize the #ArmenianGenocide. I said our shameful failure to recognize history can no longer be justified by claiming that #Turkey is a great ally of the United States. 1/2 I am increasingly confident that more and more of my colleagues agree that now is the time to pass the #ArmenianGenocideResolution. 2/2" View the tweet here.

10/22/19 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Last week, I gave a speech on the House Floor [Below] saying that it is time to recognize the #ArmenianGenocide. I said our shameful failure to recognize history can no longer be justified by claiming that #Turkey is a great ally of the United States. I am increasingly confident that more and more of my colleagues agree that now is the time to pass the #ArmenianGenocideResolution.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAjSEhMFR2I&feature=youtu.be" View the Facebook post here.

09/10/19 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Had the pleasure of meeting with @ANCA_DC National Chairman Raffi Hamparian, Government Affairs Director Tereza Yerimyan, @Anca_WR Executive Director Armen Sahakyan, and Liyah Babayan. We discussed my efforts to ensure de-mining in Artsakh (formally Nagorno Karabakh) continues." View the tweet here.

09/10/19 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "I had the pleasure of meeting with ANCA
National Chairman Raffi Hamparian, Government Affairs Director Tereza Yerimyan, ANCA Western Region
Executive Director Armen Sahakyan, and Liyah Babayan. We discussed my efforts to ensure de-mining in Artsakh (formally Nagorno Karabakh) continues." View the Facebook post here.

07/18/19 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today the Pentagon announced we will not sell F-35's to #Turkey, due to Turkey's purchase of Russia's S-400's. I don't say this often, but the Trump administration made the right call" View the tweet here.

04/24/19 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today, in honor of #ArmenianGenocideRemembranceDay, I was proud to join thousands of Americans who gathered for the annual #MarchForJustice in Los Angeles to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the #ArmenianGenocide. 1/2" View the tweet here.

04/24/19 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "We must always remember the perseverance of the Armenian people and that is why I am working with my colleagues in Congress to officially make the U.S. recognize the #ArmenianGenocide. 2/2" View the tweet here.

04/24/19 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Today, in honor of Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day, I was proud to join thousands of Americans who gathered for the annual March For Justice in Los Angeles to commemorate the 104th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. We must always remember the perseverance of the Armenian people and that is why I am working with my colleagues in Congress to officially make the U.S. recognize the Armenian Genocide." View the Facebook post here.

04/11/19 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "I was honored to join the Armenian American community earlier this week at the Armenian Genocide Commemoration event in Washington D.C." View the Facebook post here.

04/10/19 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "I was honored to join the Armenian American community last night at the #ArmenianGenocide Commemoration event in Washington D.C." View the tweet here.

03/01/19 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today we honor the Armenian victims of the brutal Sumgait, Kirovabad, and Baku massacres. We must not forget this atrocity and the violence that resulted in the force-able expulsion of 390,000 Armenians from Azerbaijan. Full statement here:" View the tweet here.

01/29/19 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "I have been informed that Turkish flags have been posted outside and inside of the Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School, and other Armenian schools and churches in Southern California." View the tweet here.

01/29/19 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "I strongly condemn this hateful act of vandalism. It is particularly cruel to those whose family members died in the Armenian Genocide." View the tweet here.
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