To impose sanctions with respect to Azerbaijan upon renewed acts of aggression, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill establishes a sanctions framework targeting the Republic of Azerbaijan in the event it commits hostile military actions against the Republic of Armenia. It requires the President to certify such actions to Congress and then impose sanctions on responsible officials, military units, and foreign persons who facilitated the aggression, including blocking property, denying visas, and restricting financial transactions involving Azerbaijani petroleum.
Who Benefits and How
The Republic of Armenia benefits from a US-backed deterrence mechanism against Azerbaijani military aggression. The Armenian government and Prime Minister Pashinyan receive explicit US policy support for peace negotiations and expulsion of Russian influence. Defense and security policy organizations focused on the South Caucasus benefit from clearer US engagement.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Senior Azerbaijani government officials and military units face property freezes, visa bans, and travel restrictions if sanctions are triggered. Foreign financial institutions that facilitate Azerbaijani petroleum transactions risk losing access to US correspondent accounts. The US executive branch takes on reporting requirements including 90-day assessments and annual sanctions effectiveness reports to Congress.
Key Provisions
- Mandates sanctions on Azerbaijani officials and entities if the President certifies hostile actions against Armenia
- Restricts foreign financial institutions from facilitating Azerbaijani petroleum transactions through US accounts
- Requires 90-day presidential reports to Congress on whether Azerbaijan has engaged in hostile actions
- Includes humanitarian exceptions for food, medicine, and medical devices, plus a national interest waiver
- Sanctions expire 7 years after enactment and can be terminated after 1 year of verified cessation of hostilities
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Establishes a mandatory sanctions framework against Azerbaijan to deter military aggression against Armenia and support peace negotiations between the two countries
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Affairs, Sanctions, Energy, Immigration
Primary Purpose
Establishes a mandatory sanctions framework against Azerbaijan to deter military aggression against Armenia and support peace negotiations between the two countries
Policy Domains
PEACE Act - Preventing Escalation and Advancing Caucasus Engagement
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Republic of Armenia
- Armenian government and civil society
- South Caucasus peace and stability advocates
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Senior Azerbaijani government officials
- Azerbaijani military units
- Foreign financial institutions facilitating Azerbaijani petroleum trade
- US executive branch (reporting burden)
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Issa (for himself and Mr. Bilirakis) introduced the following …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Azerbaijani government officials and military, Republic of Armenia, Republic of Azerbaijan
Positive-direction: Republic of Armenia, Sanctioned Azerbaijani officials seeking sanctions relief
Negative-direction: Azerbaijani government officials and military, Republic of Azerbaijan, Senior Azerbaijani government officials responsible for hostile actions
Azerbaijani military units engaged in hostile actions, Foreign persons aiding Azerbaijani aggression, Foreign persons facilitating Azerbaijani military actions
Foreign financial institutions facilitating Azerbaijani petroleum trade, Foreign financial institutions under sanctions
Positive-direction: Foreign financial institutions under sanctions
Negative-direction: Foreign financial institutions facilitating Azerbaijani petroleum trade
Congressional foreign affairs committees, US intelligence community
Humanitarian aid organizations operating in Azerbaijan
Medical device and pharmaceutical exporters to Azerbaijan
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Treasury
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
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