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Representative Titus Introduces Joint Resolution of Disapproval Blocking Turkey Engine Sale
The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomes Representative Dina Titus's (D-NV) introduction today of a Joint Resolution of Disapproval to block the administration's proposed $700 million sale of General Electric F-110 jet engines to Turkey.
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Bipartisan Letter Opposes F-35 Sales to Turkey
A bipartisan letter spearheaded by Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Brad Sherman (D-CA), addressed to President Donald Trump, calls upon the administration to prohibit the sale of F-35s to Turkey, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).
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Assembly Applauds House Passage of H.R. 4662 Honoring Former Secretary of the Navy Paul Ignatius
The Armenian Assembly of America applauds the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of H.R. 4662, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) to designate the United States Postal Service facility in Glendale, California, as the “Paul Ignatius Post Office.”
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Israel Joins 32 Nations in Affirming the Armenian Genocide
Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America welcomes the Israeli government’s decision to formally recognize the Armenian Genocide, joining 32 nations in affirming the first genocide of the twentieth century. The decision marks a significant and long-overdue affirmation of historical truth. Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term genocide, cited the Armenian Genocide, together with the Holocaust, as a defining prototype of the crime. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar,
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Armenian Assembly Gathers at Armenian Heritage Park for Celebration of Service Kickoff
The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) opened its Celebration of Service weekend in Boston on Friday, June 5, with a program at the Armenian Heritage Park on the Rose Kennedy Greenway – a landmark dedicated to the memory of the Armenian Genocide, the contributions of Armenian Americans to Boston and the nation, and the diversity and resilience of all immigrant communities that have found a home in Massachusetts. Armenian Heritage Park holds the distinction of being the o
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Armenian Assembly of America Opposes Hill-Sponsored Event Undermining U.S. Policy
The Armenian Assembly of America is deeply troubled by reports of a June 24 event at the U.S. Capitol organized by the Baku Initiative Group (which, according to their website, is based in Azerbaijan).
Jun 231 min read


Assembly Welcomes Introduction of Six Armenia-Related Amendments
Measures Addressing Release of Armenian Hostages, Section 907 Enforcement, Armenia's Security, Cultural Heritage Protection, and Accountability for Azerbaijan Introduced in CongressMeasures Addressing Release of Armenian Hostages, Section 907 Enforcement, Armenia's Security, Cultural Heritage Protection, and Accountability for Azerbaijan Introduced in Congress
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Armenian Assembly 2026 Summer Internship Kicks Off in Armenia
The Armenian Assembly of America’s (Assembly) Summer Internship Program in Armenia welcomed 11 students to begin their 8-week program in the homeland. Representing Georgetown University, the University of California, Berkeley, Boston College, George Washington University, California State University, Northridge, the University of Washington Bothell, and the University of California, Los Angeles, the interns will gain valuable professional experience working in Armenia’s gover
Jun 173 min read


Armenian Assembly Honors Longtime Leaders and Staff at Celebration of Service in Boston
The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) held its Celebration of Service weekend in Boston, Massachusetts, on June 5 and June 6, 2026, honoring Dr. Rouben Adalian, Bryan Ardouny, Anthony Barsamian, Mary Garabadian, Van Z. Krikorian, and Carolyn Mugar with the Distinguished Service Award in recognition of more than 25 years of service each to the Assembly. The weekend brought together Armenian American leaders, supporters, and friends to honor exceptional service and celebr
Jun 125 min read


Assembly Statement on Armenia's 2026 Parliamentary Elections in Armenia
The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) commends the resilience of the Armenian people and the high voter turnout and civic engagement in the June 7, 2026 parliamentary elections.
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Armenian Assembly of America Honors Mary Garabadian for More Than Three Decades of Dedicated Service
The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) proudly honors Mary Garabadian for more than 30 years of dedicated service to the organization, marking her retirement and celebrating a legacy defined by dedication to community.
May 292 min read


In Advance of Secretary Rubio's Visit to Armenia, Armenian Assembly Urges Release of Hostages
In advance of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Armenia, the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomes the continued strengthening of U.S.-Armenia relations and sustained high-level engagement between the two countries. At the same time, the Assembly remains deeply concerned by Baku’s continued refusal to release all Christian Armenian hostages wrongfully imprisoned in Azerbaijan and urges their immediate and unconditional release.
May 252 min read


Newly Released ICJ Report Confirms Sham Nature of Nagorno-Karabakh Political Trials in Baku
The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomes a newly issued report Justice Under Pressure: Independence of Lawyers and the Right to a Fair Trial in Azerbaijan by the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) regarding Azerbaijan. The ICJ is an international non-governmental organization of leading judges and lawyers working to promote human rights and the rule of law across the globe.
May 186 min read


Armenian Assembly of America to Honor Longtime Leaders and Staff at Celebration of Service in Boston
We look forward to welcoming you to the Armenian Assembly of America’s Celebration of Service in Boston, Massachusetts, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter.
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House Appropriations Bill Includes Armenia Security Assistance Language, Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act
The Fiscal Year 2027 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs bill, approved by the House Appropriations Committee earlier this week, and its accompanying Committee report include important language regarding Armenia, the South Caucasus, and Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act, reported the Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly).
May 22 min read


Trump Administration Issues Presidential Statement on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
Washington, D.C. – President Donald J. Trump issued a remembrance statement on the 111th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, which commemorates the Meds Yeghern and recalls the suffering endured by the Armenian people. The historical record is clear: the Armenian Genocide is a documented fact, affirmed by the United States through Congress, the courts, President Ronald Reagan, President Joe Biden, and all 50 states. On this solemn occasion of Armenian Genocide Remembrance D
Apr 242 min read


Senator Adam Schiff Leads Bicameral Letter to CFPB Seeking Answers on Termination of Citi Discrimination Order
The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomes a bicameral letter led by Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) calling on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to explain its decision to terminate, three years early, a consent order against Citigroup Inc. (Citi) stemming from findings that the bank discriminated against Armenian American credit card applicants.
Apr 232 min read


Factsheet: Trials of Armenian Hostages in Baku
The Armenian Assembly of America has released a new factsheet on the trials of Armenian hostages in Baku, documenting the continued detention, sham proceedings, and unjust sentencing of Armenian prisoners held by Azerbaijan.
Apr 11 min read


Congressman Pallone Spearheads Armenian Caucus Letter to Appropriations Committee, Calls for Security Assistance to Armenia, Release of Hostages, and Accountability for Azerbaijan
Armenian Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) spearheaded a letter to the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) that calls for security assistance for Armenia, humanitarian aid for the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), the release of Armenian hostages held by Azerbaijan, and robust Congressional oversight of U.S. investments in the region. The letter is addressed to Subcommittee Ch
Mar 133 min read


Factsheet: The Armenian Community in Iran
The Armenian Assembly of America has released a new factsheet highlighting the history, presence, and institutions of the Armenian community in Iran.
Mar 61 min read
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