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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Cosponsored the Armenian Genocide Education Act (H.R.7555)? YES
Cosponsored Resolution Urging Release of Armenian POWs (H.Res.240)? YES
Cosponsored Resolution Condemning Azerbaijan’s Attack on Armenia (H.Res.1351)? YES
Cosponsored Resolution Condemning Azerbaijan for Atrocities Committed Against Armenia (H.Res.1400) YES
Cosponsored Pro-Armenian Amendments to the FY22 NDAA? YES
Cosponsored Pro-Armenian Amendments to the FY23 NDAA? YES
Signed Letter Supporting Pro-Armenian Foreign Aid Priorities in 2021? YES
Signed Letter Supporting Pro-Armenian Foreign Aid Priorities in 2022? YES
Signed 2022 Letter to Expand U.S. Aid to Artsakh? YES
Signed 2021 Letter Calling on U.S. to Cut Military Aid to Azerbaijan? YES
Signed 2021 Letter Urging President to Recognize Armenian Genocide? YES
Signed 2021 Armenian American Priorities Letter to the President? YES
Signed Letter Urging the U.S. to Block the Transfer of Drone Technology to Turkey? YES
Signed Letters Urging the U.S. to Block F-16s Sale to Turkey in 2021? YES
Signed Letters Urging the U.S. to Block F-16s Sale to Turkey in 2022? YES
Signed 2021 Letter Urging U.S. Funding for Artsakh Demining? YES
Attended the Capitol Hill Armenian Genocide Commemoration in 2022? YES
Attended the Capitol Hill Salute to Artsakh in 2022? NO
Issued Statement Condemning 9/22 Azerbaijani Attack on Armenia? YES
Issued Statements Commemorating Azerbaijan's Pogroms in Sumgait & Baku? YES
Issued an April 24th Statement Marking the Armenian Genocide in 2021/2022? YES
Member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues? YES

09/22/22 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "I extend my warmest wishes to the people of #armenia as they just marked their 31st Independence Day. Tragically, this year's Independence Day comes during a time of extraordinary threats toward Armenian sovereignty. Now more than ever, may we reaffirm our support for Armenia." View the Facebook post here.

09/21/22 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Pleased to host my friends Congresswoman Anna Eshoo and Congresswoman Jackie Speier for an important meeting with #Artsakh Foreign Minister Babayan. It has never been more urgent for the U.S. to stand with the Armenian people - especially by enforcing Section 907 and ending military aid to Azerbaijan." View the Facebook post here.

09/21/22 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Deeply moved to hear from Armenia's Special Advisor Yeghisheh Kirakosyan alongside House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. and #armenia Caucus members. It's clear from our conversation and verified reporting: #azerbaijan's horrific actions against Armenian soldiers and civilians are war crimes." View the Facebook post here.

09/21/22 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Deeply moved to hear from Armenia's Special Advisor Yeghisheh Kirakosyan alongside @SpeakerPelosi @FrankPallone & #Armenia Caucus members. It's clear from our conversation & verified reporting: #Azerbaijan's horrific actions against Armenian soldiers & civilians are war crimes." View the tweet here.

09/21/22 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Pleased to host my friends @AnnaEshoo and @RepSpeier for an important meeting with #Artsakh Foreign Minister Babayan & @ANCA_DC. It has never been more urgent for the U.S. to stand with the Armenian people - especially by enforcing Section 907 & ending military aid to Azerbaijan." View the tweet here.

09/16/22 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "It was good to see @ANCA_DC today as we continue to call for an immediate end of U.S. military aid to #Azerbaijan – particularly in light of Azerbaijan’s attacks against #Armenia and #Artsakh & horrific reports of mutilation and torture of Armenian soldiers by Azerbaijani forces." View the tweet here.

09/13/22 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Azerbaijan’s aggression towards #Armenia, including the shelling of 3 towns within Armenia’s internationally recognized border, is an outrage. The U.S. must enforce Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act and cease military sales to #Azerbaijan immediately. (1/2)" View the tweet here.

09/13/22 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "The UN or the OSCE should consider the placement of gunfire detection systems within Armenia’s border to detect and localize small arms and artillery firing and hold those who break negotiated ceasefires accountable. There must be a peaceful resolution in Nagorno-Karabakh. (2/2)" View the tweet here.

08/04/22 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Yesterday’s aggression against #Artsakh by the Aliyev regime must be wholly condemned. Azerbaijan’s continued attacks on ethnic Armenians cannot go unanswered. (1/2)" View the tweet here.

08/04/22 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Allowing Azerbaijan to cut off the Lanchin corridor would jeopardize the security & freedom of ethnic Armenians living in #Artsakh. It is not enough to just condemn this ongoing aggression - the United States must model its values by ending U.S. military aid to Azerbaijan. (2/2)" View the tweet here.

06/27/22 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Pleased to have recently met with Atilla Kahveci, Mustafa Aydin and Gokham Dorum where we discussed the importance of their democracy and human rights in Turkey. I also met with Enes Kanter to discuss human rights in China, Turkey and elsewhere. We all admire Enes Kanter's courage to speak truth, even if it could hurt one's career." View the Facebook post here.

04/29/22 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "At yesterday's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, I asked Secretary of State Antony #Blinken about ethnic cleansing by Azerbaijan and the need to pressure the Azeris to release POWs.

" View the Facebook post here.

04/28/22 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "I asked @SecBlinken about ethnic cleansing by Azerbaijan and the need to pressure the Azeris to release POWs." View the tweet here.

04/24/22 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Today I stand with the Armenian American community to commemorate #ArmenianGenocideRemembranceDay -- a solemn anniversary where we come together to remember and honor the memories of 1.5 million Armenians whose lives were systematically and tragically stolen. #ArmenianGenocide107" View the Facebook post here.

02/27/22 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "I stand in solidarity with the Armenian American community in commemorating the February 1988 Sumgait Pogroms. On today’s solemn anniversary, we reaffirm our resolve to oppose anti-Armenian hatred and work to ensure such history will not be repeated. Read my full statement:

" View the Facebook post here.

01/19/22 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "I was honored to receive Armenia’s State Order medal from Armenian Ambassador to the U.S. Lilit Makunts and President of the Armenian National Assembly Alen Simonyan. The State Order medal commemorates the establishment of diplomatic relations between Armenia and the United States; it was awarded to me by the decree of Armenian President Armen Sarkissian for my efforts to strengthen the U.S.-Armenia relationship." View the Facebook post here.

12/10/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Join live as the Committee resumes a markup of the following measures:

H.Con.Res. 59, Condemning the October 25, 2021, military coup in Sudan and standing with the people of Sudan
H.R. 6140, Sudan Democracy Act
H.R. 5665, Combating International Islamophobia Act
H.R. 6089, Stop Iranian Drones Act
H.R. 3988, Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act
H. Res. 376, Condemning Turkey for its occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority
H. Res. 831, Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization" View the Facebook post here.

12/09/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "TUNE IN as HFAC holds a markup of the following measures:

- H.Con.Res. 59, Condemning the October 25, 2021, military coup in Sudan and standing with the people of Sudan
- H.R. 6140, Sudan Democracy Act
- H.R. 5665, Combating International Islamophobia Act
- H.R. 6089, Stop Iranian Drones Act
- H.R. 3988, Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act
- H. Res. 376, Condemning Turkey for its occupation of Cyprus and encouraging President Biden to make the resolution of the Cyprus problem a top foreign policy priority
- H. Res. 831, Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization" View the Facebook post here.

11/02/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "This afternoon, I joined the Congressional Armenian Caucus in meeting with Armenian Ambassador to the United States Lilit Makunts. We spoke about the need to demine #Artsakh, Armenian POWs in Azerbaijan, and the possibilities of a U.S.-Armenia Tax Treaty. I remain committed to strengthening the U.S.-Armenia partnership and was pleased to discuss these important issues with Ambassador Makunts." View the Facebook post here.

11/02/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "This afternoon, I joined the Congressional Armenian Caucus in meeting with Armenian Ambassador to the United States @LilitMakunts. We spoke about the need to demine #Artsakh, Armenian POWs in Azerbaijan, and the possibilities of a U.S.-Armenia Tax Treaty. (1/2)" View the tweet here.

10/19/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "I was pleased to meet with Armenian Ambassador to the U.S. Lilit Makunts and discuss the ways in which Congress can work to strengthen the U.S.-Armenia relationship." View the Facebook post here.

09/24/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Pleased to report that the House passed an amendment offered by U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas Congressman Adam Schiff and I calling for Azerbaijan’s immediate release of Armenian prisoners of war and for an investigation into their actions during their 2020 attacks against #Artsakh." View the Facebook post here.

09/24/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Pleased to report that the House passed an amendment offered by @RepCardenas @RepAdamSchiff and I calling for Azerbaijan’s immediate release of Armenian prisoners of war and for an investigation into their actions during their 2020 attacks against #Artsakh." View the tweet here.

09/02/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Today marks the 30th anniversary of the declaration of independence of #Artsakh. As a proud Member of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, I stand in solidarity with the people of Artsakh." View the Facebook post here.

07/16/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "During a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing, I urged USAID - US Agency for International Development to bolster U.S. aid to Armenia to help them deal with the aftermath of recent Azeri aggression. https://youtu.be/E5K4WkQCTCY" View the Facebook post here.

07/13/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Thank you to St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church for hosting me on the Armenian Holiday of Vardavar (Feast of Transfiguration). Greg Martayan" View the Facebook post here.

07/12/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Always good to attend Sunday services at Holy Martyrs Armenian Apostolic Church with Greg Martayan, Director of Public Safety and Los Angeles Council Member Paul Koretz. Was able to discuss the recent recognition of the #ArmenianGenocide and the situation in #Artsakh." View the Facebook post here.

06/17/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Appears to be another human rights abuse by Erdogan. Government of Kyrgyzstan should not allow anyone to be forcibly held in an embassy or extradited without proof and due process of law. (1/2)" View the tweet here.

06/08/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Sherman to Secretary of State Antony Blinken at House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing: Reverse 907 waiver. Stop all arms sales to #Azerbaijan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYg_tdcL4vQ" View the Facebook post here.

06/07/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Sherman to @SecBlinken at @HouseForeign hearing: Reverse 907 waiver. Stop all arms sales to #Azerbaijan" View the tweet here.

05/14/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Greatly concerned over reports of Azeri troops crossing over into #Armenia. The United States must unequivocally condemn this violation of international law, and work for the withdrawal of Azeri forces from Armenian territory. http://asbarez.com/202434/azerbaijan-breaches-armenia-border/" View the Facebook post here.

04/24/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Today, on the 106th Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, President Joe Biden became the first U.S. President to formally recognize the systematic murder of 1.5 million Armenians as a genocide. As we commemorate today's solemn anniversary and applaud the significant action by President Biden, let us also reaffirm our commitment toward encouraging education and broader public understanding of the facts of the #ArmenianGenocide https://sherman.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sherman-applauds-biden-s-historic-action-to-recognize-the-armenian" View the Facebook post here.

04/24/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today, on the 106th Anniversary of the #ArmenianGenocide, @POTUS became the first U.S. President to formally recognize the systematic murder of 1.5 million Armenians as a genocide. (1/2)" View the tweet here.

04/24/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "As we commemorate today's solemn anniversary and applaud the significant action by President Biden, let us also reaffirm our commitment toward encouraging education and broader public understanding of the facts of the #ArmenianGenocide (2/2)" View the tweet here.

03/17/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Today I spoke with Assistant Secretary Reeker of the U.S. Department of State regarding #Armenian POWs in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is in violation of the ceasefire agreement by not having released all POWs. I am glad to hear the State Department has had multiple, substantive conversations with Baku calling for the release of all POWs. It seems to be that Baku gave POWs access to International Committee of the Red Cross in response to US efforts. I will continue to work with the State Department to release all POWs." View the Facebook post here.

03/17/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today I spoke with Assistant Secretary Reeker @StateDept regarding #Armenian POWs in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan is in violation of the ceasefire agreement by not having released all POWs. (1/2)" View the tweet here.

03/10/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Today Secretary of State Antony Blinken appeared before House Committee on Foreign Affairs to discuss the Biden administration's priorities for U.S. foreign policy. I raised many issues with the Secretary such as Iran, the release of Armenian POWs, human rights in Sri Lanka, the Rohingya, and enforced disappearances in Pakistan. https://youtu.be/lOH6yP1Yb_s" View the Facebook post here.

03/10/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today @SecBlinken appeared before @HouseForeign to discuss the Biden administration's priorities for U.S. foreign policy. I raised many issues with the Secretary such as Iran, the release of Armenian POWs and enforced disappearances in Pakistan." View the tweet here.

02/23/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Today I met with Ambassador Varuzhan Nersesyan to discuss how Congress can work to strengthen the U.S.-Armenia relationship. We discussed the ongoing issues in #Artsakh as a result of the devastation caused by Azeri and Turkish attacks against Artsakh last year. I expressed my strong support for immediate U.S. assistance to Armenia and Artsakh, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on these important issues. We also discussed the importance of securing a U.S.-Armenia Tax Treaty, which would remove barriers to the growth of U.S.-Armenia economic relations and prevent double taxation. I am looking forward to working with Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen to make this a reality." View the Facebook post here.

02/23/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today I met with Ambassador @VaruzhanN to discuss how Congress can work to strengthen the U.S.-Armenia relationship. We discussed the ongoing issues in #Artsakh as a result of the devastation caused by Azeri and Turkish attacks against Artsakh last year. (1/3)" View the tweet here.

02/23/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "I expressed my strong support for immediate U.S. assistance to Armenia and Artsakh, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on these important issues. (2/3)" View the tweet here.

02/23/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "We also discussed the importance of securing a U.S.-Armenia Tax Treaty, which would remove barriers to the growth of U.S.-Armenia economic relations and prevent double taxation. I am looking forward to working with @JanetYellen to make this a reality. (3/3)" View the tweet here.

02/03/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Today I called on Ambassador Litzenberger to clarify his recent concerning statements congratulating Azerbaijan for “restoring its territorial integrity.” We need a permanent solution to the #Artsakh conflict that supports Artsakh’s long-term security and stability." View the Facebook post here.

02/03/21 - Rep. Sherman posted the following to Facebook: "Pleased to co-sign an important letter to Secretary of State Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin led by the Co-Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the #ArmenianCaucus urging them to take significant steps to strengthen the US-Armenia strategic relationship and provide urgently needed aid to the people of #Artsakh. Much needs to be done to address the damage and human rights abuses committed by Azerbaijan and Turkey." View the Facebook post here.

02/03/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Pleased to co-sign an important letter to @SecBlinken and @SecDef led by the Co-Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the #ArmenianCaucus urging them to take significant steps to strengthen the US-Armenia strategic relationship and provide urgently needed aid to the people of #Artsakh. (1/2)" View the tweet here.

02/03/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Much needs to be done to address the damage and human rights abuses committed by Azerbaijan and Turkey. (2/2)" View the tweet here.

02/03/21 - Rep. Sherman tweeted "Today I called on Amb. Litzenberger @USEmbassyBaku to clarify his recent concerning statements congratulating Azerbaijan for “restoring its territorial integrity.” We need a permanent solution to the #Artsakh conflict that supports Artsakh’s long-term security and stability." View the tweet here.
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