Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6534
To repeal a restriction on assistance to Azerbaijan.
Foreign Aid: Removing Restrictions on Support for Azerbaijan
Legislative Progress
House
Key Points
- This bill would repeal a 1992 law known as Section 907. That law currently stops the United States from giving direct financial or military help to the government of Azerbaijan because of past conflicts in the region.
- If passed, Azerbaijan would be able to receive regular U.S. foreign aid like many other countries. The bill's sponsor, Luna, argues that Azerbaijan is a loyal partner to the U.S. and has recently agreed to a peace deal regarding its borders with Armenia.
- While the U.S. has found ways to send some help to Azerbaijan in the past using special yearly waivers, this change would make that support permanent and easier to provide without extra administrative hurdles.
- This move signals a shift in U.S. foreign policy toward closer ties with Azerbaijan. It aims to recognize the country's cooperation in the South Caucasus region and its role as a strategic ally.
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Milestones
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Dec 9, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 9, 2025
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To repeal a restriction on assistance to Azerbaijan.
Bill NumberHR 6534
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Data Sources
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Cosponsors
(2)R: 2
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