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 Truth + Justice Resolution (H. Res. 154)? No
Cosponsored Legislation Condemning the Genocide Against Christians and Other Minorities in the Middle East (H.Con.Res.75)? No
Cosponsored the Azerbaijan Democracy Act (H.R.4264)? No
Signed the October, 2015 Royce-Engel Letter Offering Common-Sense Solutions to Stop Azerbaijani Aggression Against Artsakh and Armenia? No
Signed the March, 2016 Royce-Sherman Letter Calling for Implementation of the Royce-Engel Proposals to End Azerbaijani Aggression? No
Signed the April, 2015 Armenian Genocide Centennial Letter to President Obama? No
Signed the March 2015 / 2016 Letters Supporting Pro-Armenian Foreign Aid Priorities? No
Participated in the April 2015 / 2016 Capitol Hill Commemorations of the Armenian Genocide? No
Participated in the December 2015 Capitol Hill Event Marking the 24th Anniversary of Nagorno Karabakh Republic Independence? No
Offered Remarks in 2015 / 2016 in Remembrance of the Armenian Genocide in the House of Representatives? No
Offered Remarks in 2015 / 2016 in Remembrance of the Pogroms in Sumgait, Baku, and Kirovabad in the House of Representatives? No
Offered Remarks in 2015 / 2016 Regarding Khojaly in the House of Representatives? Yes
Member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues? No

06/02/15 - Remarks submitted for the Congressional Record on Azerbaijan Republic Day - Mr. Speaker, today I celebrate with Azerbaijanis around the world in the commemoration of Republic Day. On May 28, 1918, the people of Azerbaijan declared independence from Russia, becoming the first Muslim democratic secular country in the region. Although the country temporarily lost its independence due to Soviet aggression, it regained full independence in 1990.

Since regaining independence, Azerbaijan has been one of America's closest allies in the Middle East. Throughout Operation Enduring Freedom, Azerbaijan worked closely with our armed forces against radical Islamic terrorists in Afghanistan. Not only did Azerbaijani forces fight along-side our forces, but they also provided crucial refueling, landing, and airspace rights for our armed forces. Over a third of all non-lethal equipment for our troops in Afghanistan went through Azerbaijan. Our military cooperation with Azerbaijan was strengthened in 2011, and remains vital today.

Today we see the Middle East under attack. Terrorist groups with no regard for human life have torn the region apart. Now, more than ever, we see the tremendous importance for a close ally. We are extremely fortunate to have that ally in Azerbaijan.

I ask that my colleagues to join me today in celebrating Azerbaijan's independence and thanking them for their strong partnership.

02/26/15 - Remarks offered on the House Floor on Khojaly - Mr. Speaker, I rise to remember the 23rd anniversary of the Khojaly tragedy, which took place on February 25-26, 1992.

On this evening, 23 years ago, it was the site of a cowardly massacre of 613 unarmed Azerbaijani citizens, which included 106 women, 63 children, and 70 elderly. Despite the attempts to minimize this tragedy, I stand in memory with the Azerbaijani Caucus to remember the loss.

The United States and Azerbaijan share a bipartisan and a strong relationship. As a former commander in the Navy SEALs, I know firsthand the importance of Azerbaijan's commitment.

Aside from deploying troops and equipment to Afghanistan, over one-third of nonlethal aid that was used by our troops in Afghanistan flowed through Azerbaijan .

President Kennedy once said that America would pay any price and bear any burden in the defense of liberty. I am proud that Azerbaijan and America share the same commitment to freedom and liberty.

It is important today that we take this moment to join our Azerbaijani allies in liberty in recognizing the Khojaly tragedy.
05/17/2016 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thiele from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azerbaijan relations

04/28/2016 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thiele from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azerbaijan relations

04/27/2016 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thiele from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azerbaijan relations

04/25/2016 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thiele from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azerbaijan relations

04/22/2016 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thiele from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azerbaijan relations

04/20/2016 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thiele from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azerbaijan relations

04/19/2016 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thiele from the office of Ryan Zinke. regarding US-Azerbaijan relations

04/11/2016 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thiele from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azerbaijan relations

04/05/2016 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thieje from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azerbaijan relations

12/01/2015 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thlele from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azeri relations

12/01/2015 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thlele from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azeri relations

11/30/2015 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thlele from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azeri relations

11/30/2015 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Aaron Thlele from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azeri relations

07/29/2015 - Lydia Borland of LB International Solutions LLC met with from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Turkish relations

03/17/2015 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed and called Aaron Thieie from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azerbaijan relations

03/17/2015 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed and called Aaron Thieie from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azerbaijan relations

03/16/2015 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Harrison Matheny from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azerbaijan relations

03/16/2015 - Lobbyists from the Podesta Group e-mailed Harrison Matheny from the office of Ryan Zinke regarding US-Azerbaijan relations
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