Congress·In Committee·H.R. 5369

Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act of 2025

Sanctions Review for Azerbaijan Officials

Sep 15, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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While there is concern about human rights, bills targeting specific foreign officials often struggle to pass unless they have broad, top-tier leadership support.

Key Points

This bill asks the government to decide if 53 specific leaders in Azerbaijan should face sanctions. These sanctions would target people involved in human rights abuses and war crimes.
The list includes high-ranking military officers, judges, and government officials. If sanctioned, these individuals could be banned from entering the U.S. and have their American bank accounts or property frozen.
The bill highlights reports of violence against Armenian people, including the forced removal of families from their homes and the mistreatment of prisoners. It also points to crackdowns on journalists and protesters within Azerbaijan.
Within 180 days of the bill becoming law, the White House would have to give Congress a detailed report. This report must explain whether each person on the list meets the legal requirements for being sanctioned.

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Milestones

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Sep 15, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Sep 15, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 5369

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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D: 31R: 4

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