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Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act: Human Rights and POW Treatment

This act mandates the U.S. President to review whether specific Azerbaijani individuals, including military and government officials, should face sanctions for human rights violations. It aims to address issues like the treatment of prisoners of war and civilians, potentially influencing international policy and relations. Citizens might experience an indirect impact through changes in U.S. foreign policy and potential pressure for human rights adherence in the region.
Key points
The U.S. President must determine within 180 days if specific Azerbaijani officials meet criteria for human rights sanctions.
The act lists 53 individuals, including military commanders, security service officials, and prosecutors, for sanctions review.
The goal is to highlight alleged war crimes, torture, arbitrary detentions, and other serious human rights violations against Armenians and Azerbaijani citizens.
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Print number: 119_HR_5369
Sponsor: Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]
Process start date: 2025-09-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5369.

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 2025-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. President must determine within 180 days if specific Azerbaijani officials meet criteria for human rights sanctions.
  • The act lists 53 individuals, including military commanders, security service officials, and prosecutors, for sanctions review.
  • The goal is to highlight alleged war crimes, torture, arbitrary detentions, and other serious human rights violations against Armenians and Azerbaijani citizens.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1].

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 2025-12-23.

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