Armenian Assembly of America

Armenian Assembly of America The first & largest, non-partisan, Washington, DC-based Armenian advocacy organization in America.

: Lea Atabekyan is a student at Lake Forest College, where she is pursuing a double major in Economics and Political Sc...
08/10/2026

: Lea Atabekyan is a student at Lake Forest College, where she is pursuing a double major in Economics and Political Science. As a part of the Assembly’s summer internship program, she is interning with the Armenian National Institute (ANI) in Washington, D.C. Through her work in historical research and documentation, Lea is dedicated to ensuring that the stories and truths of the Armenian legacy are preserved with dignity.

"Working with the Armenian National Institute this summer has been an incredibly grounding and deeply personal journey. Navigating Washington, D.C. as a young Armenian-American woman, I’ve realized that advocacy isn’t just about politics—it’s about keeping our history alive and honoring the resilience of those who came before us. Diving into this research has brought me so much closer to my roots and shown me the quiet power of truth and preservation. It has given me the confidence to carry my heritage forward with pride, speaking with genuine purpose and ensuring our community's voice and history are always remembered."

The Armenian Assembly welcomes Senator Adam Schiff's (D-CA) legislation to rename a Glendale post office in honor of for...
08/10/2026

The Armenian Assembly welcomes Senator Adam Schiff's (D-CA) legislation to rename a Glendale post office in honor of former U.S. Navy Secretary Paul Ignatius. The Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs voted to advance S. 2432 last week.

The bipartisan measure builds on Congresswoman Laura Friedman's (D-CA) companion bill, which passed the House in June, and honors Secretary Ignatius' extraordinary legacy of public service.

Read more: https://www.armenian-assembly.org/post/assembly-welcomes-senate-committee-advancement-of-s-2432-honoring-former-secretary-of-the-navy-paul

The Armenian Assembly of America welcomes Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-GA) to the Congressional Caucus on Armenian I...
08/07/2026

The Armenian Assembly of America welcomes Congresswoman Nikema Williams (D-GA) to the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues.

Armenian Americans in Georgia’s 5th congressional district are grateful for the support of the Armenian community, and we look forward to working together on strengthening U.S.-Armenia relations.

Thank you to the U.S. Embassy Yerevan for hosting engaging discussions with our Summer Interns at the Yerevan American C...
08/07/2026

Thank you to the U.S. Embassy Yerevan for hosting engaging discussions with our Summer Interns at the Yerevan American Corner! From the realities of a career in diplomacy to the skills and experiences that shape it, our interns walked away with valuable insight into the profession. Experiences like these help our interns think bigger about where their own paths could lead.

: Clodine Karabulut, from Irvine, California, is a recent graduate of the University of California, Irvine, where she e...
08/05/2026

: Clodine Karabulut, from Irvine, California, is a recent graduate of the University of California, Irvine, where she earned degrees in Political Science and Criminology, Law & Society. As a part of the Assembly’s summer internship program, she works closely with the Armenian National Institute, helping digitally archive historical physical media from the 1980s and beyond. Her internship also involves Armenian-American advocacy and policy research, where she has gained valuable insight into public service, advocacy, and the importance of representing the Armenian community within the U.S.

“Interning in D.C. with the Terjenian-Thomas Internship Program has been nothing short of a dream. Every morning I wake up with endless possibilities ahead of me—maybe I’ll meet my representative, maybe I’ll connect with an incredibly influential person, or maybe I’ll meet my lifelong friends. The opportunity to represent the Armenian-American community has been one I don’t take for granted. It has been an incredible honor, and I’m grateful to be surrounded by so many passionate, driven individuals who share a commitment to making a difference. Every day pushes me outside of my comfort zone, introduces me to inspiring people, and reminds me that even small conversations can have a lasting impact.”

Thank you to Texas for voting YES ✅Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Julie Johnson (D-TX), an...
08/04/2026

Thank you to Texas for voting YES ✅

Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Ronny Jackson (R-TX), Julie Johnson (D-TX), and Michael McCaul (R-TX) all voted in favor of the amendment introduced by Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Co-Chair Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA), calling on Azerbaijan to immediately and unconditionally release all Armenian hostages.

The House Foreign Affairs Committee adopted the amendment by a bipartisan vote of 44-7.

Do you see your Member of Congress? Give their office a call to thank them for demanding the release of Armenian hostages held by Azerbaijan.

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: Arin Arutyunyan is a junior at California Polytechnic University of Pomona, currently studying Civil Engineering. As ...
08/03/2026

: Arin Arutyunyan is a junior at California Polytechnic University of Pomona, currently studying Civil Engineering. As part of the Assembly’s summer internship program, he has been interning at the Armenian National Institute (ANI) to support the digital archive of valuable records and materials collected by ANI and the Armenian Assembly of America.

“The Terjenian-Thomas internship program has given me the amazing opportunity to not only understand more about how the government works, but also learn more about my own culture. I was given the chance to advocate for the Armenian people, which has been an amazing experience and has given me more pride in my Armenian heritage. This experience will truly be a highlight of my life, and I recommend every Armenian to participate in this program.”

🚨TAKE ACTION: Urge your U.S. Representative to cosponsor H.J.Res. 200, introduced by Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV), to...
08/03/2026

🚨TAKE ACTION: Urge your U.S. Representative to cosponsor H.J.Res. 200, introduced by Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-NV), to block the proposed sale of U.S.-made F110 fighter jet engines and technical assistance to Turkey for its KAAN aircraft program.

Expanding Turkey's advanced military capabilities could undermine the Armenia-Azerbaijan peace framework and further destabilize the South Caucasus. Turkey has consistently provided political and military support to Azerbaijan, including during its attacks against Armenians.

Take action now and urge your Representative to cosponsor H.J.Res. 200 and oppose this dangerous transfer.

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Our Armenia Summer Interns traveled to Dilijan and the village of Gosh in the Tavush region, where they were warmly welc...
07/30/2026

Our Armenia Summer Interns traveled to Dilijan and the village of Gosh in the Tavush region, where they were warmly welcomed into the home of Assembly Members Hagop and Tamar Tujian.

Tamar, an Assembly internship alumna herself, and her husband Hagop shared their hospitality and a deep connection to Armenia. Our interns were lucky to come away with a richer understanding of life in Armenia and a stronger connection to our program's alumni community.

Our sincere thanks to Hagop and Tamar for their generosity and warmth. 🇦🇲

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