; and (3) the deployment of additional OSCE observers along the line of contact to better monitor the cease-fire; Whereas the United States since fiscal year 1998 has provided over $45 million to the victims of the Artsakh-Azerbaijan conflict, including projects to deliver maternal healthcare, provide clean drinking water, and clear minefields in Artsakh, with Secretary of State Rex Tillerson stating that the United States remains focused on completing demining as quickly and as thoroughly as possible ; Whereas current Department of State policies and practices place self-imposed restrictions on travel and communications between the United States and Artsakh, limiting oversight of United States taxpayer-funded assistance programs and discouraging the open dialogue and discourse that can contribute to a peaceful resolution of Artsakh-related status and security issues; and Whereas open dialogue and communications contribute to greater international understanding and facilitate more effective conflict resolution: Now, therefore, be it