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Feb 8, 20241 min read

Armenian Protection Act Introduced in the House

Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) welcomed the introduction of bipartisan legislation spearheaded by Rep....

Jan 31, 20242 min read

Assembly's Southern California New Year Gathering Recognizes Supervisor Barger

Members of the Southern California Regional Council (SCRC) and Los Angeles County Regional Committee (LACRC) with California State...

Jan 11, 20244 min read

In Memoriam: Assembly Regional Director Arpi Vartanian

Arpi Vartanian Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) mourns the passing of Arpi Vartanian, the Assembly's...

Dec 13, 20231 min read

Assembly New Year Gathering in Southern California

Join the Armenian Assembly of America and the Southern California Armenian community for a New Year's gathering with Executive Director...

Dec 13, 20232 min read

Assembly Summer D.C. Internship Deadline Extended to Jan. 2024

The Armenian Assembly of America's Terjenian-Thomas interns meet with Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) on Capitol Hill...

Dec 13, 20231 min read

Assembly Briefing in Florida Slated for Feb. 2024

The Armenian Assembly of America invites you to a special event on Saturday evening, February 3, 2024, featuring internationally...

Nov 16, 20233 min read

Armenian Protection Act Adopted By Senate

Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly welcomed the passage of bipartisan legislation spearheaded by Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) and...

Nov 15, 20233 min read

Use of Force by Azerbaijan Against Armenia is not Acceptable, says Subcommittee Chairman Kean (R-NJ)

(l-r) Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (R-NJ), Chairman of Europe Subcommittee on House Foreign Affairs, Ranking Member of Europe Subcommittee on House...

Oct 23, 20232 min read

Michigan Armenian Community Meets with Senator Peters To Discuss Artsakh Humanitarian Crisis

(l-r) David Terzibashian, Diana Alexanian, Hagop Alexanian, John Jamian, Michigan Assembly Co-Chair, Gary Assarian, Senator Gary Peters,...

Oct 13, 20237 min read

Assembly's 2023 D.C. & Yerevan Summer Internship Programs Conclude With Inspiring Results

The Armenian Assembly of America's Terjenian-Thomas interns meet with Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA) on Capitol Hill...

Oct 9, 20231 min read

A Special Assembly Briefing in Southern California

Join the Armenian Assembly of America and the Southern California Armenian community for a special briefing and reception with Assembly...

Oct 5, 20233 min read

Armenian Assembly Welcomes New Western Region Director & Grassroots Associate

David Ojakian & Bettina Saraydaroglu Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) is pleased to welcome David Ojakian...

Oct 5, 20233 min read

Bipartisan Letter to Secretary Blinken & USAID'S Power Urges Sanctions on Azerbaijan

Washington, D.C. - A bipartisan initiative led by Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr (D-NJ), Jim Costa (D-CA), and Brad Sherman (D-CA),...

Oct 2, 20233 min read

Speaker Emerita Pelosi & Rep. Eshoo Spearhead Letter to Administration Calling for Sanctions

Washington, D.C. - A letter spearheaded by Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (D-CA), addressed to...

Sep 30, 20233 min read

Over 300 In-Person Meetings On Capitol Hill As Armenian Americans Come Together To Advocate

Armenian Americans mobilized to advocate for Artsakh Armenians as part of the Armenian Assembly of America on Capitol Hill

Sep 27, 20234 min read

Speaker Emerita Pelosi & Senator Peters Headline Event Honoring Former Secretary Ignatius

The Assembly Board with Secretary Paul Ignatius and his family Washington, D.C. - The Armenian Assembly of America (Assembly) honored...

Sep 27, 20232 min read

Rep. Smith Introduces Legislation To Prevent Further Atrocities And Ethnic Cleansing In Artsakh

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Human Rights Subcommittee, introduced bipartisan legislation...

Sep 27, 20233 min read

Bicameral, Bipartisan Letter Calls For Sanctions Against Azerbaijan

Washington, D.C. - A bicameral, bipartisan letter spearheaded by Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Jack Reed...

Sep 22, 20232 min read

Rep. Pallone Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Provide Humanitarian Assistance to Armenian People

Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr (D-NJ) introduced bipartisan legislation with Reps. David Valadao (R-CA) and Adam...

Sep 21, 20233 min read

Senator Menendez Introduces Bill To Protect And Provide Humanitarian Assistance To Armenians

Washington, D.C. - Today Senator Menendez introduced a Bill "Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act of 2023," to protect...