Military Consumer Protection Task Force Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 5683

119th Congress

Military Consumer Protection Task Force Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Elise M. Stefanik

Representative

Republican

NY-21

Cosponsors

30

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill aims to support Armenia in its conflict with Azerbaijan. It would repeal a law that allows foreign aid to Azerbaijan, provide military financing grants to Armenia, require reports on alleged Azerbaijani atrocities, and authorize development assistance for Armenia's energy sector. It would also impose sanctions on certain Azerbaijani officials.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to support Armenia in its conflict with Azerbaijan. It would repeal a law that allows foreign aid to Azerbaijan, provide military financing grants to Armenia, require reports on alleged Azerbaijani atrocities, and authorize development assistance for Armenia's energy sector. It would also impose sanctions on certain Azerbaijani officials.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Supporting Armenians Against Azerbaijani Aggression Act of 2023This bill directs and authorizes certain actions aimed at supporting Armenia in its conflict with Azerbaijan. For example, the bill<ul><li>repeals presidential waiver authority that allows for certain foreign assistance to Azerbaijan;</li><li>authorizes foreign military financing grants to Armenia for FY2024;</li><li>requires the Department of State to submit a detailed strategy to Congress to ensure the durable security for the people of Nagorno-Karabakh and a detailed report on alleged Azerbaijani atrocities in its attacks on Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh in 2022 and 2023;</li><li>authorizes the State Department and USAID to implement activities related to development of Armenia's energy sector;</li><li>requires the State Department to seek opportunities for partnership between U.S. and Armenian entities on science and technology; and</li><li>requires the President to impose sanctions on certain Azerbaijani officials determined to have directed (1) operations instigating the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war, (2) attacks on Armenia in September 2022, (3) the blockade of the Lachin corridor beginning in December 2022, or (4) attacks on Nagorno-Karabakh in September 2023.</li></ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Repeals a law that allows foreign aid to Azerbaijan, a key ally of Armenia's rival Azerbaijan
Provides military financing grants to Armenia and requires reports on alleged Azerbaijani atrocities
Authorizes development assistance for Armenia's energy sector and partnership between U.S. and Armenian entities on science and technology
Imposes sanctions on certain Azerbaijani officials determined to have directed attacks on Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would provide direct military and economic support to Armenia, a U.S. ally, in its ongoing conflict with Azerbaijan. It could strengthen Armenia's position and deter further Azerbaijani aggression, but may also heighten tensions in the region. The sanctions could also impact U.S. relations with Azerbaijan, an important strategic partner in the South Caucasus.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5683, 119th Congress (2025). "Military Consumer Protection Task Force Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5683