The Armenian Protection Act of 2024 would eliminate the President's authority to waive restrictions on U.S. assistance to Azerbaijan for fiscal years 2024 and 2025. The bill targets a specific waiver power that has allowed presidents to provide aid to Azerbaijan despite a longstanding ban established in the Freedom Support Act of 1992, which was originally enacted to pressure Azerbaijan over its conflict with Armenia. By removing this waiver authority, the legislation would prevent the flow of U.S. aid to Azerbaijan during the specified two-year period, effectively tightening restrictions on assistance to that country. The bill was introduced in February 2024 and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs but does not authorize new spending or establish new timelines beyond the fiscal years specified.
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