MIHRAN TOUMAJAN

- Support for Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act - Support for the Armenian Genocide Education Act - Support H.Res.240 Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians - Support H.Res.1351 Condemning Azerbaijan's unprovoked military attack on Armenia - Support H.Res.1400 Condemning atrocities committed by the Republic of Azerbaijan - Support S.Res.797 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning Azerbaijani forces' illegal and unprovoked assault on Armenian territory and insisting upon the cessation of security assistance to Azerbaijan in accordance with Federal law

- Support for Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act - Support for the Armenian Genocide Education Act - Support H.Res.240 Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians - Support H.Res.1351 Condemning Azerbaijan's unprovoked military attack on Armenia - Support H.Res.1400 Condemning atrocities committed by the Republic of Azerbaijan - Support S.Res.797 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning Azerbaijani forces' illegal and unprovoked assault on Armenian territory and insisting upon the cessation of security assistance to Azerbaijan in accordance with Federal law H.R.7900 NDAA FY 23 Amendments Amendment sponsored by Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and co-sponsored by Reps. Jackie Speier (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Tony Cardenas (D-CA),Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Andy Levin (D-MI), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Jim Langevin (D-RI), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Dina Titus (D-NV), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Debbie Lesko (D-AZ), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Kim Young (R-CA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Katherine Clark (D-MA), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Don Beyer (D-VA), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): This amendment "expresses the sense of Congress that the government of Azerbaijan should immediately return all Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians. Urges the Administration to engage with Azerbaijani authorities, including through the OSCE Minsk Group, to make clear the importance of adhering to their obligations under the November 9 statement and international law to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians." Amendment sponsored by Reps. Tony Cardenas (D-CA) and Brad Sherman (D-CA), and co-sponsored by Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Andy Levin (D-MI), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), David Valadao (R-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), David Cicilline (D-RI), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Dina Titus (D-NV): This amendment "creates a report on Azerbaijan's activities in Nagorno Karabakh in 2020 to be submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the Secretary of State." Amendment sponsored by Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) and co-sponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Jim Langevin (D-RI), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Dina Titus (D-NV), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): This amendment "directs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to document details of the consideration of the waiver requirements to Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act and report on whether security assistance to the government of Azerbaijan undermines a peaceful settlement to the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan." Amendment sponsored by Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) and co-sponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Andy Levin (D-MI), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Grace Meng (D-NY), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Dina Titus (D-NV), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), David Cicilline (D-RI), John Sarbanes (D-MD), Jim Langevin (D-RI), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Brad Sherman (D-CA), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): This amendment "prohibits the President from selling or exporting new F-16s or F-16 upgrade technology or modernization kits to Turkey unless the President provides a certification to Congress that such a transfer is in the national interest of the United States and includes a detailed description of concrete steps taken to ensure that such F-16s are not used by Turkey for repeated unauthorized territorial overflights of Greece." Amendment sponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and co-sponsored by Rep. Darin Lahood (R-IL): This amendment "requires a report within 90 days of enactment that contains an evaluation of the humanitarian situation in Lebanon, as well as the impact of the deficit of wheat imports to the country due to Russia's further invasion of Ukraine, initiated on February 24, 2022." The Assembly also welcomed the passage of two amendments by Rules Committee Chairman McGovern to enhance the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and to strengthen monitoring, reporting, oversight, and determinations on arms sales and human rights.

- Support for Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act - Support for the Armenian Genocide Education Act - Support H.Res.240 Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians - Support H.Res.1351 Condemning Azerbaijan's unprovoked military attack on Armenia - Support H.Res.1400 Condemning atrocities committed by the Republic of Azerbaijan - Support S.Res.797 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning Azerbaijani forces' illegal and unprovoked assault on Armenian territory and insisting upon the cessation of security assistance to Azerbaijan in accordance with Federal law

- Support for Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act - Support for the Armenian Genocide Education Act - Support H.Res.240 Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians - Support H.Res.1351 Condemning Azerbaijan's unprovoked military attack on Armenia - Support H.Res.1400 Condemning atrocities committed by the Republic of Azerbaijan - Support S.Res.797 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning Azerbaijani forces' illegal and unprovoked assault on Armenian territory and insisting upon the cessation of security assistance to Azerbaijan in accordance with Federal law

- Support for Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act - Support for the Armenian Genocide Education Act - Support H.Res.240 Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians - Support H.Res.1351 Condemning Azerbaijan's unprovoked military attack on Armenia - Support H.Res.1400 Condemning atrocities committed by the Republic of Azerbaijan - Support S.Res.797 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning Azerbaijani forces' illegal and unprovoked assault on Armenian territory and insisting upon the cessation of security assistance to Azerbaijan in accordance with Federal law H.R.7900 NDAA FY 23 Amendments Amendment sponsored by Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and co-sponsored by Reps. Jackie Speier (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Tony Cardenas (D-CA),Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Andy Levin (D-MI), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Jim Langevin (D-RI), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Dina Titus (D-NV), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Debbie Lesko (D-AZ), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Kim Young (R-CA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Katherine Clark (D-MA), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Don Beyer (D-VA), Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): This amendment "expresses the sense of Congress that the government of Azerbaijan should immediately return all Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians. Urges the Administration to engage with Azerbaijani authorities, including through the OSCE Minsk Group, to make clear the importance of adhering to their obligations under the November 9 statement and international law to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians." Amendment sponsored by Reps. Tony Cardenas (D-CA) and Brad Sherman (D-CA), and co-sponsored by Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Andy Levin (D-MI), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), David Valadao (R-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), David Cicilline (D-RI), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Dina Titus (D-NV): This amendment "creates a report on Azerbaijan's activities in Nagorno Karabakh in 2020 to be submitted to Congress by the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the Secretary of State." Amendment sponsored by Rep. Jackie Speier (D-CA) and co-sponsored by Reps. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Jim Langevin (D-RI), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Dina Titus (D-NV), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): This amendment "directs the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to document details of the consideration of the waiver requirements to Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act and report on whether security assistance to the government of Azerbaijan undermines a peaceful settlement to the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan." Amendment sponsored by Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH) and co-sponsored by Reps. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Andy Levin (D-MI), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Grace Meng (D-NY), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Dina Titus (D-NV), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), David Cicilline (D-RI), John Sarbanes (D-MD), Jim Langevin (D-RI), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Brad Sherman (D-CA), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL): This amendment "prohibits the President from selling or exporting new F-16s or F-16 upgrade technology or modernization kits to Turkey unless the President provides a certification to Congress that such a transfer is in the national interest of the United States and includes a detailed description of concrete steps taken to ensure that such F-16s are not used by Turkey for repeated unauthorized territorial overflights of Greece." Amendment sponsored by Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and co-sponsored by Rep. Darin Lahood (R-IL): This amendment "requires a report within 90 days of enactment that contains an evaluation of the humanitarian situation in Lebanon, as well as the impact of the deficit of wheat imports to the country due to Russia's further invasion of Ukraine, initiated on February 24, 2022." The Assembly also welcomed the passage of two amendments by Rules Committee Chairman McGovern to enhance the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act and to strengthen monitoring, reporting, oversight, and determinations on arms sales and human rights.

- Support for Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act - Support for H.Res.240 - Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians - Support for National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.4350) following amendments listed below: - Amendment #21 sponsored by Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA), and cosponsored by Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Andy Levin (D-MI), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Brad Sherman (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Katie Porter (D-CA), Young Kim (R-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and Dina Titus (D-NV): This amendment "creates a report on Azerbaijan's activities in Nagorno Karabakh in 2020 to be submitted to the relevant congressional committees by the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the Secretary of State. Also expresses the Sense of Congress that the government of Azerbaijan should immediately return all Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians. Urges the Administration to engage with Azerbaijani authorities, including through the OSCE Minsk Group, to make clear the importance of adhering to their obligations under the November 9 statement and international law to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians." - Amendment #278 sponsored by House Rules Committee Chairman James McGovern (D-MA), and cosponsored by Reps. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Norma Torres (D-CA), and Don Beyer (D-VA): This amendment "modifies the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XXI of PL 114-328) to authorize sanctions for serious human rights abuse, any violation of internationally recognized human rights, or corruption; adds two new reports to Congress; and repeals the sunset." - Amendment #325 sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and cosponsored by Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA): This amendment "requires a report from the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretary of State, addressing allegations that some units of foreign countries that have participated in security cooperation programs under section 333 of title 10, U.S.C. may have also committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights before or while receiving U.S. security assistance. This report also includes recommendations to improve human rights training and additional measures that can be adopted to prevent these types of violations." - Amendment #431 sponsored by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), and cosponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Young Kim (R-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Anna Eshoo (D-CA): This amendment "requires a report by the Secretary of State on the activities of the Grey Wolves organization (AKA Bozkurtlar & Ulku Ocaklari) undertaken against U.S. interests, allies, and international partners, including a review of the criteria met for designation as a foreign terrorist organization." - Amendment #449 sponsored by Rep. David Valadao (R-CA), and cosponsored by Reps. Brad Sherman (D-CA), Susan Wild (D-PA), Andy Levin (D-MI), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Young Kim (R-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Katie Porter (D-CA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), David Schweikert (R-AZ), David Trone (D-MD), and Don Beyer (D-VA): This amendment "requires a report within 180 days of all US humanitarian and developmental assistance programs in Nagorno Karabakh, including an analysis of the effectiveness of such programs and any plans for future assistance."

- Support for Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act - Support for H.Res.240 - Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians - Support for National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.4350) following amendments listed below: - Amendment (No. 3867) offered by Senator Bob Menendez: Sec. 1264 - Report on and determination with respect to exports by the Republic of Turkey of unmanned aerial vehicles. - Amendment (No. 3867) offered by Senator Bob Menendez: Sec. 1237 - Repeal of waiver authority for provision of assistance to the government of Azerbaijan. - Amendment (No. 4251) offered by Senator Alex Padilla: Sec. 1264. Report on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

- Support for Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act - Support for H.Res.240 - Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians - Support for Senator Menendez's call to the U.S. Administration to recognize the truth of the Armenian Genocide

- Support for Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act - Support for H.Res.240 - Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians - Support for Senator Menendez's call to the U.S. Administration to recognize the truth of the Armenian Genocide

- Support for Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act - Support for H.Res.240 - Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians - Support for National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.4350) following amendments listed below: - Amendment #21 sponsored by Rep. Tony Cardenas (D-CA), and cosponsored by Reps. Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Andy Levin (D-MI), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Brad Sherman (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Katie Porter (D-CA), Young Kim (R-CA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), and Dina Titus (D-NV): This amendment "creates a report on Azerbaijan's activities in Nagorno Karabakh in 2020 to be submitted to the relevant congressional committees by the Secretary of Defense in consultation with the Secretary of State. Also expresses the Sense of Congress that the government of Azerbaijan should immediately return all Armenian prisoners of war and captured civilians. Urges the Administration to engage with Azerbaijani authorities, including through the OSCE Minsk Group, to make clear the importance of adhering to their obligations under the November 9 statement and international law to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians." - Amendment #278 sponsored by House Rules Committee Chairman James McGovern (D-MA), and cosponsored by Reps. Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Norma Torres (D-CA), and Don Beyer (D-VA): This amendment "modifies the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act (Subtitle F of title XXI of PL 114-328) to authorize sanctions for serious human rights abuse, any violation of internationally recognized human rights, or corruption; adds two new reports to Congress; and repeals the sunset." - Amendment #325 sponsored by Rep. Frank Pallone (D-NJ), and cosponsored by Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Anna Eshoo (D-CA), David Valadao (R-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA): This amendment "requires a report from the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretary of State, addressing allegations that some units of foreign countries that have participated in security cooperation programs under section 333 of title 10, U.S.C. may have also committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights before or while receiving U.S. security assistance. This report also includes recommendations to improve human rights training and additional measures that can be adopted to prevent these types of violations." - Amendment #431 sponsored by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV), and cosponsored by Reps. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Young Kim (R-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Anna Eshoo (D-CA): This amendment "requires a report by the Secretary of State on the activities of the Grey Wolves organization (AKA Bozkurtlar & Ulku Ocaklari) undertaken against U.S. interests, allies, and international partners, including a review of the criteria met for designation as a foreign terrorist organization." - Amendment #449 sponsored by Rep. David Valadao (R-CA), and cosponsored by Reps. Brad Sherman (D-CA), Susan Wild (D-PA), Andy Levin (D-MI), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Young Kim (R-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), Jim Costa (D-CA), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Katie Porter (D-CA), Frank Pallone (D-NJ), David Schweikert (R-AZ), David Trone (D-MD), and Don Beyer (D-VA): This amendment "requires a report within 180 days of all US humanitarian and developmental assistance programs in Nagorno Karabakh, including an analysis of the effectiveness of such programs and any plans for future assistance."

- Support for Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act - Support for H.Res.240 - Calling on Azerbaijan to immediately release all prisoners of war and captured civilians - Support for National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.4350) following amendments listed below: - Amendment (No. 3867) offered by Senator Bob Menendez: Sec. 1264 - Report on and determination with respect to exports by the Republic of Turkey of unmanned aerial vehicles. - Amendment (No. 3867) offered by Senator Bob Menendez: Sec. 1237 - Repeal of waiver authority for provision of assistance to the government of Azerbaijan. - Amendment (No. 4251) offered by Senator Alex Padilla: Sec. 1264. Report on Nagorno-Karabakh conflict

Support for Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act. Support for Rep. Frank Pallone's amendment offered to the FY21 H.R.6395 NDAA, on a report from the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretary of State, addressing allegations that some units of foreign countries that have participated in security cooperation programs under section 333 of title 10, U.S.C. (Building Partner Capacity Program) may have also committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights before or while receiving U.S. security assistance. Support for Rep. Brad Sherman's amendment offered to the FY21 H.R.6395 NDAA, prohibiting funds from being used to transfer defense articles or services to Azerbaijan. Support for Rep. Jackie Speier's amendment offered to the FY21 H.R.6395 NDAA, restoring the long-standing policy of parity in military funding between Azerbaijan. Support for Reps. Speier-Cox-Krishnamoorthi amendment offered to the H.R.7608 - FY21 State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, on demining assistance to Nagorno-Karabakh. Opposition to an amendment offered by Rep. Steve Chabot on the report of internally displaced people in Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, and Azerbaijan offered in the FY2021 H.R.6395 NDAA. Opposition to an amendment by Rep. Henry Cuellar including a prohibition of funding for any autonomous region that the Secretary of State determines to support or be supportive of the Russian Federation annexation of Crimea or other territory in Ukraine, offered in the FY2021 H.R.7608 bill. Opposition to an amendment by Rep. Steve Cohen which prohibits the resumption of demining in Nagorno-Karabakh until there is a ceasefire from both sides and occupying forces withdraw from Azerbaijan internationally recognized borders, offered in the FY2021 H.R.7608 bill.

Support for Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act. Support for robust humanitarian aid for the Armenian people in the final appropriations bill. Opposition to an amendment offered by Rep. Steve Chabot on the report of internally displaced people in Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, and Azerbaijan offered in the FY2021 H.R.6395 NDAA.

Support for Section 907 of the Freedom Support Act. Support for Rep. Frank Pallone's amendment offered to the FY21 H.R.6395 NDAA, on a report from the Secretary of Defense, in collaboration with the Secretary of State, addressing allegations that some units of foreign countries that have participated in security cooperation programs under section 333 of title 10, U.S.C. (Building Partner Capacity Program) may have also committed gross violations of internationally recognized human rights before or while receiving U.S. security assistance. Support for Rep. Brad Sherman's amendment offered to the FY21 H.R.6395 NDAA, prohibiting funds from being used to transfer defense articles or services to Azerbaijan. Support for Rep. Jackie Speier's amendment offered to the FY21 H.R.6395 NDAA, restoring the long-standing policy of parity in military funding between Azerbaijan. Support for Reps. Speier-Cox-Krishnamoorthi amendment offered to the H.R.7608 - FY21 State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, on demining assistance to Nagorno-Karabakh. Opposition to an amendment offered by Rep. Steve Chabot on the report of internally displaced people in Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, and Azerbaijan offered in the FY2021 H.R.6395 NDAA. Opposition to an amendment by Rep. Henry Cuellar including a prohibition of funding for any autonomous region that the Secretary of State determines to support or be supportive of the Russian Federation annexation of Crimea or other territory in Ukraine, offered in the FY2021 H.R.7608 bill. Opposition to an amendment by Rep. Steve Cohen which prohibits the resumption of demining in Nagorno-Karabakh until there is a ceasefire from both sides and occupying forces withdraw from Azerbaijan internationally recognized borders, offered in the FY2021 H.R.7608 bill.

Encouraging Membership to the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. H.Res.1165 - Condemning Azerbaijan's military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh and denouncing Turkish interference in the conflict. H.Res.1203 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government and recognizing the people of Artsakh's inalienable right to self-determination. S.Res.754 - A resolution requesting information on the Government of Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. S.Res.755 - A resolution requesting information on the Government of Turkey's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Encouraging Membership to the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. H.Res.1165 - Condemning Azerbaijan's military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh and denouncing Turkish interference in the conflict.

Encouraging Membership to the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. H.Res.1165 - Condemning Azerbaijan's military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh and denouncing Turkish interference in the conflict. H.Res.1203 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government and recognizing the people of Artsakh's inalienable right to self-determination. S.Res.754 - A resolution requesting information on the Government of Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. S.Res.755 - A resolution requesting information on the Government of Turkey's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Encouraging Membership to the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. H.Res.1165 - Condemning Azerbaijan's military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh and denouncing Turkish interference in the conflict. H.Res.1203 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government and recognizing the people of Artsakh's inalienable right to self-determination. S.Res.754 - A resolution requesting information on the Government of Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. S.Res.755 - A resolution requesting information on the Government of Turkey's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Encouraging Membership on The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.

Encouraging Membership on The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.

Encouraging Membership to the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. H.Res.1165 - Condemning Azerbaijan's military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh and denouncing Turkish interference in the conflict.

Encouraging Membership on The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.

Encouraging Membership on The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.

Encouraging Membership to the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. H.Res.1165 - Condemning Azerbaijan's military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh and denouncing Turkish interference in the conflict.

Encouraging Membership to the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government. H.Res.1165 - Condemning Azerbaijan's military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh and denouncing Turkish interference in the conflict. H.Res.1203 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government and recognizing the people of Artsakh's inalienable right to self-determination. S.Res.754 - A resolution requesting information on the Government of Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. S.Res.755 - A resolution requesting information on the Government of Turkey's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

U.S.-Armenia relations, assistance to Armenia and Artsakh for Fiscal Year 2020 (H.R. 2740/S. 2583) as well as U.S. policy in the South Caucasus. Overall funding to support humanitarian relief for Syrian refugees, and including those fleeing to Armenia as well as support for landmine clearing in Artsakh, and concerns regarding the imbalance in military assistance to Azerbaijan. Supported two amendments offered and adopted as part of H.R. 2740, the Labor HHS, Education, Legislative, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Appropriations Act of 2020. The amendments were offered in the State Foreign Operations portion by Congresswoman Jackie Speier to provide $40 million to Armenia for democracy assistance and also by Congressman TJ Cox to provide $1.5 to Artsakh for demining and regional rehabilitation services. Supported amendments offered and adopted as part of the H.R.2500 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 by Congressman Brad Sherman on prohibition on the use of funds to transfer defense articles and services to Azerbaijan and by Congresswoman Judy Chu (offered as part of an en bloc package of amendments) to support the cease-fire strengthening proposals, sense of Congress on stability of the Caucasus region and the continuation of the Nagorno Karabakh cease-fire.

U.S.-Armenia relations, assistance to Armenia and Artsakh for Fiscal Year 2020 (H.R. 2740/S. 2583) as well as U.S. policy in the South Caucasus. Overall funding to support humanitarian relief for Syrian refugees, and including those fleeing to Armenia as well as support for landmine clearing in Artsakh, and concerns regarding the imbalance in military assistance to Azerbaijan. Supported two amendments offered and adopted as part of H.R. 2740, the Labor HHS, Education, Legislative, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Appropriations Act of 2020. The amendments were offered in the State Foreign Operations portion by Congresswoman Jackie Speier to provide $40 million to Armenia for democracy assistance and also by Congressman TJ Cox to provide $1.5 to Artsakh for demining and regional rehabilitation services. Supported amendments offered and adopted as part of the H.R.2500 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 by Congressman Brad Sherman on prohibition on the use of funds to transfer defense articles and services to Azerbaijan and by Congresswoman Judy Chu (offered as part of an en bloc package of amendments) to support the cease-fire strengthening proposals, sense of Congress on stability of the Caucasus region and the continuation of the Nagorno Karabakh cease-fire.

U.S. Affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, including H.Res.296 (affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide) introduced by Congressman Adam Schiff along with Congressman Gus Bilirakis as well as S. Res. 150 (a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance) introduced by Senator Robert Menendez along with Senator Ted Cruz. Encouraging Membership on The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.

U.S. Affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, including H.Res.296 (affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide) introduced by Congressman Adam Schiff along with Congressman Gus Bilirakis as well as S. Res. 150 (a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance) introduced by Senator Robert Menendez along with Senator Ted Cruz. Encouraging Membership on The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.

U.S. Affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, including H.Res.296 (affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide) introduced by Congressman Adam Schiff along with Congressman Gus Bilirakis as well as S. Res. 150 (a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance) introduced by Senator Robert Menendez along with Senator Ted Cruz. Encouraging Membership on The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.

U.S. Affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, including H.Res.296 (affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide) introduced by Congressman Adam Schiff along with Congressman Gus Bilirakis as well as S. Res. 150 (a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance) introduced by Senator Robert Menendez along with Senator Ted Cruz. Encouraging Membership on The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.

U.S. Affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, including H.Res.296 (affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide) introduced by Congressman Adam Schiff along with Congressman Gus Bilirakis as well as S. Res. 150 (a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance) introduced by Senator Robert Menendez along with Senator Ted Cruz. Encouraging Membership on The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.

U.S. Affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, including H.Res.296 (affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide) introduced by Congressman Adam Schiff along with Congressman Gus Bilirakis as well as S. Res. 150 (a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance) introduced by Senator Robert Menendez along with Senator Ted Cruz. Encouraging Membership on The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.

U.S.-Armenia relations, assistance to Armenia and Artsakh for Fiscal Year 2020 (H.R. 2740/S. 2583) as well as U.S. policy in the South Caucasus. Overall funding to support humanitarian relief for Syrian refugees, and including those fleeing to Armenia as well as support for landmine clearing in Artsakh, and concerns regarding the imbalance in military assistance to Azerbaijan. Supported two amendments offered and adopted as part of H.R. 2740, the Labor HHS, Education, Legislative, Defense, State, Foreign Operations, and Energy and Water Appropriations Act of 2020. The amendments were offered in the State Foreign Operations portion by Congresswoman Jackie Speier to provide $40 million to Armenia for democracy assistance and also by Congressman TJ Cox to provide $1.5 to Artsakh for demining and regional rehabilitation services. Supported amendments offered and adopted as part of the H.R.2500 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 by Congressman Brad Sherman on prohibition on the use of funds to transfer defense articles and services to Azerbaijan and by Congresswoman Judy Chu (offered as part of an en bloc package of amendments) to support the cease-fire strengthening proposals, sense of Congress on stability of the Caucasus region and the continuation of the Nagorno Karabakh cease-fire.

U.S. Affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, including H.Res.296 (affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide) introduced by Congressman Adam Schiff along with Congressman Gus Bilirakis as well as S. Res. 150 (a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance) introduced by Senator Robert Menendez along with Senator Ted Cruz. Encouraging Membership on The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.

U.S. Affirmation of the Armenian Genocide, including H.Res.296 (affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide) introduced by Congressman Adam Schiff along with Congressman Gus Bilirakis as well as S. Res. 150 (a resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance) introduced by Senator Robert Menendez along with Senator Ted Cruz. Encouraging Membership on The Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues. H.Res.452 - expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent free and fair parliamentary elections and transfer of power in Armenia, reaffirming the critical importance of the United States-Armenia partnership, and for other purposes. H.Res.190 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting visits and communication between the United States and the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government.