Oct. 4, 2010, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) today released its Congressional Scorecard for the 111th Congress, which informs the public as to where members of Congress stand on issues of importance to the Iranian American community.
The primary purpose of PAAIA’s biannual Congressional Scorecards is to ensure that Iranian Americans are informed about the voting records and performances of their members of Congress. In addition, the Scorecards ensure that members of Congress are aware that their votes and positions on issues of importance to the Iranian American community will be analyzed and made public.
The scorecard for the 111th Congress focuses on bills and resolutions that bear on three areas: civil liberties, immigration, and a special category in recognition of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. In addition, we have profiled but not rated a number of measures that have come before the House of Representatives and Senate concerning U.S. policy towards Iran. This is in keeping with PAAIA’s neutrality on the subject and in accordance with our goal to ensure that Iranian Americans are informed about legislative initiatives and the positions that their members of Congress are taking concerning this topic.
For a complete copy of the Congressional Scorecard for the 111th Congress, please click here.
“All Legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives.” — (Article I, Section 1, of the United States Constitution)
Oct. 4, 2010 – With the flurry of legislation in the 111th Congress pertaining to Iran and Iranian Americans, we plan to share a series of Capitol Hill Basics with our members, beginning with an explanation of the difference between a bill and a resolution.
Measures in Congress are typically introduced in four forms of legislation: the bill, the joint resolution, the concurrent resolution, and the simple resolution. Identifying the distinguishable attributes between these types of legislation may help in understanding their effects on the law and broader policy or political implications.
When: Saturday, Oct.16th, 2010 8PM Where: Peter Norton Symphony Space
Broadway at 95th St, New York, NY Tickets and Info:$32; $27 for PAAIA Members
Mention code TMTIX:PAAIA and purchase through the the WMI Box office 212.545.7536 by Oct 14 6PM.
Oct. 4, 2010, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) today released its Congressional Scorecard for the 111th Congress, which informs the public as to where members of Congress stand on issues of importance to the Iranian American community.
Oct. 4, 2010 – With the flurry of legislation in the 111th Congress pertaining to Iran and Iranian Americans, we plan to share a series of Capitol Hill Basics with our members, beginning with an explanation of the difference between a bill and a resolution.
Passing the Torch of Success
PAAIA Members Receive $5 Discount!
Poster For Tomorrow and Seyhoun Gallery present: Death Is Not Justice An exhibition against capital punishment.
