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Why it matters: The witness asked Congress to revoke the waiver under section 907 of the Freedom Support Act that permits aid to Azerbaijan, impose Global Magnitsky Act sanctions for human-rights violations, and provide $50,000,000 in security assistance and $250,000,000 in humanitarian assistance to support displaced people and help ensure their right of return.

Yakubian said that more than 20,000 people were forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh and described ongoing threats to Armenia's sovereignty, urging immediate action by Congress to support Armenia’s security and humanitarian needs.

Ending: The witness concluded by saying that all USAID programs in Armenia had been terminated; the subcommittee did not take formal action during the hearing.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","National Security and Department of State - Outside Witness Day","oneSentenceSummary","The Armenian Assembly of America asked Congress to enforce statutory restrictions on aid to Azerbaijan, impose sanctions, and provide $50 million in security assistance and $250 million in humanitarian aid for displaced people from Nagorno-Karabakh.","taxTitle","Appropriations: House Committee, Standing Committees - House & Senate, Congressional Hearings Compilation, Legislative, Federal","taxId",1832,"location","","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6093022,"Texas growers tell subcommittee Mexico's treaty deliveries forced last mill to close, call for enforcement and resources",168,1495000,1663000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2850206-eabf0182582ed5008f5961b2c159c3e0&start=1495&end=1663","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2850206-eabf0182582ed5008f5961b2c159c3e0/thumbnail_1495000.jpg","/articles/6093022/Texas-growers-tell-subcommittee-Mexicos-treaty-deliveries-forced-last-mill-to-close-call-for-enforcement-and-resources","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6093022-008c3916d10b26d05666bb13462713db/orig.mp4?Expires=1771078682&Signature=UyOxpKUve1aVpjLXpT4XU1NgGKFVX29sxWrgqwKJdTEkktmiod-Cf-wcsAbAT91L7ln4R1lGyNxn6H1Cmo~wt-~HGKE2wZ0pHOxrkRc5ECFEc2l8Ab45sEWHXzJomTU1fgt49DzVtX-P2ZF8nAyHyoHpvyXCk0yBdZplmELL~tXOOGew5Q3hWWBMKxVtRXQ8kGltTxihwaP~-v1eH0RmNOw2ngMwreqeikdkhKZulVcNjUiq8sSK~GLJuad4A~Nl2~27X9J-NkwkOGnYrZJNyBGln3nBvBRvFZ5jB0o5kmT3VAZ2VnCbzzWLohNLAixjMkDZoOhM4RgZTWLx2rDkPg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jennifer Shifontis, representing the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers of Santa Rosa, Texas, told the subcommittee that four years of shortfalls in treaty water deliveries from Mexico have forced the cooperative mill to close and harmed regional agriculture.

Why it matters: The witness said Mexico failed to deliver roughly 350,000 acre-feet annually over four years and currently owes over 1,000,000 acre-feet under the 1944 water treaty, contributing to farm closures and lost production that affect U.S. food security and local economies.

Shifontis said the cooperative’s 51-year-old sugar mill closed in February 2024 because Mexican water deliveries stopped, affecting nearly 100 family farmers, 500 mill employees and thousands more in ancillary jobs. She told the committee that Mexico had held and used reservoir water while denying U.S. deliveries and urged Congress to require stronger enforcement mechanisms, more frequent reporting from the State Department, and additional resources for the International Boundary and Water Commission to improve regional water infrastructure.

She thanked the subcommittee for 2024 disaster aid and for actions taken to deny Mexico Colorado River deliveries in response to the shortfalls, and urged continued congressional action during FY2026 appropriations.

Ending: The witness asked the subcommittee to institutionalize treaty-enforcement policies and provide resources to regional agencies; no formal committee action occurred at the hearing.","A representative of the Rio Grande Valley sugar growers told the subcommittee that Mexico has repeatedly failed to deliver treaty water, causing the closure of a 51-year-old sugar mill and widespread agricultural harm; growers asked Congress and the State Department to strengthen enforcement and fund infrastructure.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6093027,"Health, nutrition and immunization groups press subcommittee for FY2026 funding to sustain programs",1713,965000,2678000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2850206-eabf0182582ed5008f5961b2c159c3e0&start=965&end=2678","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2850206-eabf0182582ed5008f5961b2c159c3e0/thumbnail_965000.jpg","/articles/6093027/Health-nutrition-and-immunization-groups-press-subcommittee-for-FY2026-funding-to-sustain-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6093027-de82fd955e1d50af748a0a97699d2a48/orig.mp4?Expires=1771078682&Signature=l24fFP4Regn1ZbGESICYK9X7J653bBxeZWAloZKOh~VNJFIw0BQjGn0AvQstNv~eVco~VQ5EKEgBA3QbNzIHcT3lYUX18YlGqh5svA-fopwKStCyGFi9edtWCflZwZXi3Kt7bP-SNVnDqoP~EB~ofkkoA9UjBUBeGM1urFaLurMtxQpTWdoFLxwUVSm7C5N~WlZUZiOqVNaZH5FF3A0VU~lmkvETV2Hy2Xymh-doH4gnp9o3-z8rmMiUiRN1R2dmbKFnl8Z6fuuAiZEu5P-kxqzOrAKPvcHyNPLiXKog9g91RG-vJi72W0-OsWgWu3XbxYw7JX5D1SWADbcXRCG3Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple global health, nutrition and humanitarian organizations urged the House subcommittee to fund established programs in the FY2026 appropriations bill, citing public-health, economic and national-security benefits.

Why it matters: Witnesses argued that continued U.S. funding helps prevent disease importation to the United States, supports U.S. jobs through vaccine procurement and creates cost-effective returns by preventing outbreaks.

Key requests and testimony: Rotary International asked for $85,000,000 for polio eradication in FY2026; John Nanny said, \"We are seeking $85,000,000 in fiscal year 20 26 to protect and further leverage the progress achieved towards ending polio.\" Gavi requested $340,000,000 to immunize another 500,000,000 children and expand malaria vaccine access; the Gavi representative told the committee that U.S. vaccine purchases return economic benefits to American manufacturers.

The Global Fund was represented by Friends of the Global Fight, which requested $2,000,000,000 for FY2026 as part of the Global Fund replenishment cycle and described the Fund as leveraging private and international donor matching. Malaria No More requested level funding of $795,000,000 for the bilateral malaria account and urged a $2 billion contribution to the Global Fund. Adeze Nutrition and Manna (U.S. RUTF manufacturers) highlighted supply-chain links to U.S. farmers and said ready-to-use therapeutic food can rehabilitate malnourished children quickly; Adeze said it had not received payments since October and estimated $24,000,000 outstanding.

Other requests included Kiwanis’ proposal for $2,000,000 for maternal and neonatal tetanus and $3,500,000 for iodine-deficiency programs, and Friends of the Global Fight and other advocates stressing the Global Fund’s role in pandemic preparedness and health-system strengthening.

What witnesses said about program disruptions: Several organizations said some contracts or awards tied to COVID-era or other programs were terminated or paused. Gavi said that one COVID-related contract was terminated but that it had received the money under that contract; they said they had no further information from the administration about another multi-year contract.

Ending: Witnesses asked the subcommittee to preserve or restore FY2026 funding levels for vaccines, malaria control, nutrition, and global health partnerships; committee members asked organizations to provide written documentation of terminated programs and outstanding payments.","Witnesses from Rotary, Gavi, the Global Fund, Kiwanis, Malaria No More, Adeze Nutrition and others asked the subcommittee to restore or maintain funding for polio eradication, vaccines, malaria programs, ready-to-use therapeutic foods and maternal/neonatal tetanus efforts.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":72,"_74":72},6093032,"Witnesses say broad program terminations, contract pauses are disrupting U.S. foreign assistance",3275,436000,3711000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2850206-eabf0182582ed5008f5961b2c159c3e0&start=436&end=3711","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2850206-eabf0182582ed5008f5961b2c159c3e0/thumbnail_436000.jpg","/articles/6093032/Witnesses-say-broad-program-terminations-contract-pauses-are-disrupting-US-foreign-assistance","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6093032-ae10871ca5b6e7b1183ae542d959930a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771078682&Signature=S2XxrSnmkbb5dxJWj8pU6DsvM3DLekUkwSzMXkUCmboRbW7SeMNd0IoUsVD39fTTjBKXU51LWAyp9C8BJXd7OlkvRdGHi5sn9HUmVigpFKa-Ad7o~34OCZlkTw-2uwDm4cVU6pgiu1vDG7IBYjyRMttOx5EjlctZudG94F7ab7Vvp5zuFUzriWt5OtxAWu1NdkT~4rxPFT6V84jdOLd183RVAdkSdnO45iDBgT5qaVKgYW~VwanMD5nSPRA6S4UwOaC6cJcb9wFRHv-34OLYApy1WppdXLzEz~KS7xva7ATt0BUohjnCq~dv5B738zmAbvXvX6VQU3PK-NSsO5Dmtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ranking Member Frankel and several outside witnesses at the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State and Related Programs’ outside-witness hearing warned that recent administrative realignments have led to widespread program terminations and contract pauses affecting democracy, development and health projects.

Why it matters: Witnesses said the terminations are interrupting services to vulnerable populations, shuttering field offices and cutting dozens of programs that partners say advance U.S. national security and economic interests.

At the hearing, Ranking Member Frankel said the administration’s actions “to gut these institutions without consulting Congress is not only irresponsible, it is illegal,” and described the effect as a “sledgehammer” rather than careful oversight. Several witnesses reported terminated awards, furloughed staff, and unpaid invoices.

Multiple implementing organizations described the scale of the disruption. The National Democratic Institute reported a 70% loss of program funding and that 93 of 97 awards were terminated, leaving nearly three-quarters of its field offices closed. Testimony from other democracy and implementing partners described similar large-scale terminations and staff losses. Catholic Relief Services said it had a list showing “74 programs terminated that serve 20,000,000 people” and agreed to submit that list for the record.

Contract and payment problems were raised repeatedly. A representative of Adeze Nutrition, which manufactures ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) in the United States, told the subcommittee that while its contracts were not terminated, the company had not received any payments since October and was owed about $24,000,000. Food for the Hungry and other implementers described programs carried forward with private funds while awaiting government payments.

Lawmakers pressed witnesses to provide written information. Chair Diaz Balart and members repeatedly asked organizations to submit terminated-contract lists and other documentation “for the record.” Several witnesses said they would do so.

What was not decided: The hearing recorded no formal votes or committee actions. Members requested documentation and said they would use the submissions in the FY2026 appropriations process.

Ending: Members closed the hearing by thanking witnesses and noting the committee would continue oversight and follow-up with the organizations that testified.","Nonprofit witnesses told the House appropriations subcommittee that recent administration reviews and funding halts have terminated dozens of democracy, health and development programs and left some contractors unpaid; lawmakers asked groups to submit details for the record.","actionData","errors"]

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Armenian Assembly urges U.S. sanctions and security, requests humanitarian and security assistance for Armenia

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Health, nutrition and immunization groups press subcommittee for FY2026 funding to sustain programs

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