House Simple Resolution 1203
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government and recognizing the people of Artsakh's inalienable right to self-determination.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 23, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1203
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution condemns the military offensive launched by Azerbaijani and Turkish-backed forces on Artsakh and calls on all involved parties to honor cease-fire negotiations.
In addition, the resolution
- urges the United States to withhold assistance to Azerbaijan until it ceases military operations in Artsakh,
- enourages open communication between officials of Artsakh and the U.S. government, and
- calls for the full participation of Artsakh in intergovernmental negotiations regarding its future.
(Artsakh is officially recognized as a part of Azerbaijan.)
October 23, 2020
11/09/2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment.
10/23/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
10/23/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:25 PM