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ANCA Report Card: 118th Congress (2023-2024)
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Rob
Menendez

D-NJ-8

2024 Grade
A
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)? Yes
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)? No
Cosponsored Azerbaijan Sanctions / Artsakh Aid Act (H.R.5686)? No
Cosponsored Resolution Urging Release of Armenian POWs, political prisoners, and hostages (H.Res.861)? Yes
Cosponsored the Artsakh Blockade Resolution (H.Res.108)? Yes
Cosponsored the U.S. Recognition of Artsakh Resolution (H.Res.320)? No
Cosponsored the Azerbaijan Human Rights Accountability Resolution (H.Res.735)? No
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? Yes
Signed Eshoo-Pelosi Letter to Sanction Azerbaijan? No
Signed Schiff Letter Demanding U.S. Sanctions on Azerbaijan? No
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

12/03/24 - Rep. Menendez posted the following to Facebook: "Honored to meet with @cyprusinusa’s Ambassador Evangelos Savva. As a critical ally and partner, I look forward to working with them on key regional challenges, including combatting Turkey’s aggression as well as facilitating humanitarian aid to Gaza." View the Facebook post here.

07/23/24 - Rep. Menendez tweeted "This past weekend, we marked the 50th anniversary of the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, a dark day etched in history. We honor defenders of democracy and justice and recommit ourselves to their continued fight. Proud to support Greek & Cypriot sovereignty and Cyprus' reunification in Congress." View the tweet here.

04/17/24 - Rep. Menendez posted the following to Facebook: "Great to meet with the Armenian Assembly of America as we discussed the importance of strengthening U.S.- Armenia relations and advancing our shared values of democracy and human rights. As always, grateful for their advocacy and partnership!" View the Facebook post here.

04/17/24 - Rep. Menendez tweeted "Great to meet with @ARAMAC_DC as we discussed the importance of strengthening U.S.- Armenia relations and advancing our shared values of democracy and human rights. As always, grateful for their advocacy and partnership!" View the tweet here.

05/10/23 - Rep. Menendez tweeted "Honored to have met with Armenian Members of Parliament alongside @FrankPallone + @SpeakerPelosi discussing the strength of the U.S.-Armenia partnership + supporting human rights in the region. Our shared commitment to democracy + justice will guide our efforts moving forward." View the tweet here.

04/24/23 - Rep. Menendez tweeted "As we mark 108 yrs since the Armenian Genocide, we recognize the resiliency of the Armenians who rebuilt their culture + homes in the US. In honor of the victims, some of whom’s descendants live in the 8th, we must reaffirm our commitment to remaining vigilant against hatred." View the tweet here.
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