Graded F: Florida Rep. Randy Fine (R-06)

Hovik shifts the discussion to Florida, noting that the state produced two failing grades on ANCA’s 2026 report cards. Republican Randy Fine of the 6th District is among the members flagged, and the hosts treat both Florida cases as special mentions worth examining.

ANCA’s grading reflects how members of Congress vote and speak on Armenia, Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh), and human rights. Two failing grades from a single state draw attention because they show a pattern within a delegation rather than an isolated case. For the Armenian diaspora, that pattern matters when deciding where to focus advocacy and electoral energy.

The Florida segment fits into a national picture the hosts and Hamparian build throughout the episode. Each state’s grades add detail to a map of allies and opponents on Capitol Hill. By marking Fine and a second Florida member as failing, the review gives Armenian American voters in the state a clear read on their representatives ahead of future votes on recognition, aid, and accountability.