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Request for Information on Azerbaijan's Human Rights and US Aid.

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution asks the Secretary of State for a detailed report on human rights practices in Azerbaijan. The goal is to assess whether U.S. aid to Azerbaijan should continue, considering potential human rights violations and their impact on the conflict with Armenia. Citizens can understand how the U.S. government monitors human rights in countries receiving support.
Key points
Requests a report from the U.S. Secretary of State on human rights in Azerbaijan, including torture, arrests, and freedom restrictions.
Assesses whether U.S. security assistance to Azerbaijan should continue, considering potential human rights violations and their impact on the conflict with Armenia.
Verifies that U.S. aid is not used for activities related to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the Lachin Corridor blockade.
Investigates whether ethnic cleansing or genocidal acts are occurring in Nagorno-Karabakh.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_735
Sponsor: Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]
Process start date: 2023-09-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Requesting information on Azerbaijan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_735.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-09-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Requests a report from the U.S. Secretary of State on human rights in Azerbaijan, including torture, arrests, and freedom restrictions.
  • Assesses whether U.S. security assistance to Azerbaijan should continue, considering potential human rights violations and their impact on the conflict with Armenia.
  • Verifies that U.S. aid is not used for activities related to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and the Lachin Corridor blockade.
  • Investigates whether ethnic cleansing or genocidal acts are occurring in Nagorno-Karabakh.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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