CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

ARMENIA Security Partnership Act

H.R. 6840 · House bill International Affairs

A Republican bill with 29 Democratic cosponsors · See all 35 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the ARMENIA Security Partnership Act. It requires the Secretary of Defense to regularly check if the Government of Azerbaijan has taken certain actions regarding Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh region. These required steps include withdrawing military forces, releasing prisoners, and stopping hostilities. If the Secretary cannot make this certification, a review of United States security assistance for Armenia must be conducted. A report must then be submitted to the congressional defense committees with recommendations and assessments. Additionally, if the certification cannot be made, the President is blocked from using a specific waiver authority under the FREEDOM Support Act.

Yes· 3 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Does this send more money or help to other countries?

    Increases security assistance and cooperation with Armenia if certifications are not met.

  • Scored +6

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    Strengthens the security partnership between the US and Armenia.

  • Scored +5

    Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?

    Uses certification requirements to pressure Azerbaijan into diplomatic concessions.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    Likely increases spending to address gaps in Armenia's defense capabilities.