Ansari Public Service Fellowship: A Summer in Federal Public Service
This summer, Tara Mohseni served as PAAIA’s Ansari Public Service Fellow and completed a judicial externship with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. Through her placement, […]
PAAIA Leads Coalition Urging Senate Support of Internet Freedom Amendments
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans, together with a diverse group of organizations and internet freedom advocates, is urging Senate leadership to support the inclusion of two bipartisan amendments […]
Announcing PAAIA’s 2026 Ansari Public Service Fellows
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is excited to announce its 2026 Ansari Public Service Fellows, Misha Ghafouri and Tara Mohseni. This fellowship supports budding Iranian-American leaders in […]
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Advances Bipartisan Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act
On June 17, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee approved the bipartisan Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act (S.3900), marking the bill’s first major legislative victory and an important step toward Senate […]
CHIP Fellow Reflection: Sam Rafizad Internship with Congressman Mike Levin’s Office
As part of PAAIA’s Congressional Internship Program (CHIP), Iranian American students and young professionals are provided with opportunities to gain firsthand experience in public service and policymaking through internships in […]
PAAIA Members Advocate for the Iranian American Community During Capitol Hill Days 2026
This spring, PAAIA Members gathered in Washington, D.C. for Capitol Hill Days 2026, a multi-day advocacy initiative focused on elevating the voice of the Iranian American community and advancing policies […]
CHIP Fellow Reflection: Andre Kish Interns with Congressman Jim Himes’ District Office
As part of PAAIA’s Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP), students and young professionals have the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in public service while working in congressional offices across the […]
PAAIA Supports Introduction of the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act (ITIRA)
PAAIA welcomes the introduction of the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act (ITIRA), a targeted legislative proposal led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari to address a growing and urgent challenge facing Iranian nationals […]
PAAIA Statement on Threats to Target Civilian Infrastructure in Iran
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is deeply concerned by recent statements suggesting the potential mass targeting of Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including power-generating facilities and bridges. We are […]
PAAIA Joins Coalition Letter Urging Administration to Restore Immigration Benefit Adjudications for Iranian Nationals
On March 30, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), alongside a coalition of Iranian American legal, civic, and community organizations, sent a letter to the Administration urging the […]