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Preventing Ethnic Cleansing and Aid for Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh

This act aims to protect Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh from ethnic cleansing and atrocities, providing humanitarian assistance. It imposes sanctions on Azerbaijani officials and supports Armenia, seeking lasting security in the region. US citizens may see an impact on foreign policy and budget expenditures related to humanitarian aid.
Key points
Allocating $30 million for humanitarian assistance to Armenians in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.
Imposing economic and visa sanctions on key Azerbaijani officials responsible for attacks and blockades.
Providing financial support to Armenia's military to strengthen its independence and cooperation with the US.
Requiring a strategy to protect the rights and security of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, including monitoring cultural heritage.
Enhanced reporting on human rights violations and war crimes in the region, with evidence available for legal proceedings.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_5686
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Process start date: 2023-09-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Preventing Ethnic Cleansing and Atrocities in Nagorno-Karabakh Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5686.

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 2023-09-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allocating $30 million for humanitarian assistance to Armenians in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.
  • Imposing economic and visa sanctions on key Azerbaijani officials responsible for attacks and blockades.
  • Providing financial support to Armenia's military to strengthen its independence and cooperation with the US.
  • Requiring a strategy to protect the rights and security of the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, including monitoring cultural heritage.
  • Enhanced reporting on human rights violations and war crimes in the region, with evidence available for legal proceedings.
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. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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.

CATEGORIES

Security Foreign Affairs Humanitarian Aid