Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Republic of Artsakh at all levels of civil society and government and recognizing the people of Artsakh’s inalienable right to self-determination.

condemns the September 27, 2020, military offensive launched by Azerbaijani and Turkish-backed forces on Artsakh;

calls upon all parties involved in the conflict to withdraw to the initial positions as of September 27, 2020, to honor any negotiated cease-fire, to halt any attacks on civilian populations, and allow unfettered access for humanitarian and emergency aid to civilians in need of such assistance;

urges the President of the United States to follow the congressional intent of section 907 of the Freedom Support Act and withhold any further assistance to Azerbaijan until they end military operations against Artsakh;

affirms that the only peaceful, long-lasting resolution to this conflict will come from international recognition of the Republic of Artsakh;

upholds its commitment to supporting actions that encourage visits and communication between officials from the United States and Artsakh at all levels, including cabinet-level national security officials, general officers, and other executive branch officials, to travel to Artsakh and openly and directly communicate with their Artsakh counterparts;

encourages open communication, meetings, and other direct contacts between officials of Artsakh and the executive and legislative branches of the United States Government, representatives of State and local governments, and representatives of American civil society; and

calls for the full and direct participation of the democratically elected Government of the Republic of Artsakh in all OSCE and other negotiations regarding its future.