Contact Congress about S. 2900: Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act of 2023

The bill would send U.S. humanitarian, military, energy, and science support to Armenia. It would also require sanctions on some Azerbaijani leaders and end a presidential waiver that allowed certain U.S. aid to Azerbaijan.

Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act of 2023 is a Senate bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh who need aid, security, energy, and basic services. It also affects Armenia’s government, military, energy sector, universities, and research partners. Azerbaijani officials named in the bill, or found tied to certain attacks or the blockade, could face U.S. sanctions. U.S. agencies, especially the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development, would have to run programs, write reports, and carry out parts of the policy.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would change the U.S. response to the crisis facing Armenians in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh. It could bring aid and energy support to people who need basic services. It could also move U.S. policy toward stronger pressure on Azerbaijan through aid limits, sanctions, and public reports. The exact effects on diplomacy, local life, and regional security are not spelled out in the bill and would depend on how U.S. officials carry it out.

Key provisions in S. 2900

• The bill sets aside $30 million in fiscal year 2024 for humanitarian aid. The U.S. Agency for International Development would use it to help people in Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh affected by the 2020 war, the 2022 attacks, and the Lachin Corridor blockade.
• The bill ends the President’s power to waive a U.S. law that limits some aid to Azerbaijan. That law is section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act.
• The bill provides $10 million in fiscal year 2024 in Foreign Military Financing, which is U.S. money for another country’s defense needs. Armenia could use it to support independence, train with U.S. forces, work better with U.S. systems, and prepare for peacekeeping.
• The Secretary of State must give Congress a detailed plan within 90 days after the bill becomes law. The plan must explain how the United States would support lasting security and rights protections for people in Nagorno-Karabakh.
• That plan must also protect Armenian cultural heritage sites. It must address Armenian language rights, religious practice, and school lessons designed by local communities.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 2900

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about S. 2900

What is S. 2900?

The bill would send U.S. humanitarian, military, energy, and science support to Armenia. It would also require sanctions on some Azerbaijani leaders and end a presidential waiver that allowed certain U.S. aid to Azerbaijan.

How do I support or oppose S. 2900?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about S. 2900?

Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.

Can Modern Action explain S. 2900 before I act?

Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.