Contact Congress about H.R. 5686: Preventing Ethnic Cleansing and Atrocities in Nagorno-Karabakh Act of 2023

The bill would send aid to Armenians affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and give Armenia limited security funding. It would also require reports on alleged abuses and sanctions on certain Azerbaijani officials, unless the President waives them for national security reasons.

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Preventing Ethnic Cleansing and Atrocities in Nagorno-Karabakh Act of 2023 is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Armenians in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, the Armenian government, Azerbaijani officials, and U.S. agencies that handle foreign aid and diplomacy. People affected by the conflict could receive U.S. humanitarian help. Armenia could receive limited U.S. military financing for training and peacekeeping. Azerbaijani officials named in the bill, or later found responsible for specified attacks or blockades, could face sanctions.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would turn U.S. concern about Nagorno-Karabakh into money, reports, diplomacy, and sanctions. It could affect aid for civilians, Armenia’s security ties with the United States, and pressure on Azerbaijani leaders. It could also shape how the U.S. responds when a conflict includes claims of ethnic cleansing, genocide, war crimes, or crimes against humanity. The diplomatic effects are uncertain and would depend on how the bill is carried out.

Key provisions in H.R. 5686

• The bill authorizes $30 million in fiscal year 2024 for humanitarian aid. USAID, the U.S. aid agency, would use it for affected groups in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.
• The bill authorizes $12 million in fiscal year 2024 for Armenia through Foreign Military Financing, a U.S. program for military aid. The money can only support independence, joint training, work with U.S. forces, and peacekeeping preparation.
• The bill ends the President’s power to waive Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act. That would tighten legal limits on some U.S. aid to Azerbaijan.
• The U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations would have to seek action at the International Criminal Court. The referral would focus on Azerbaijan’s actions toward ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh under the Genocide Convention.
• The Secretary of State would have 45 days after the bill becomes law to send Congress a detailed security plan. The plan must protect the rights and safety of people in Nagorno-Karabakh and consider placing U.S. diplomats there.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 5686

What is H.R. 5686?

The bill would send aid to Armenians affected by the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and give Armenia limited security funding. It would also require reports on alleged abuses and sanctions on certain Azerbaijani officials, unless the President waives them for national security reasons.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 5686?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 5686?

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