PAAIA Calls for Strong U.S. Action to Support the Iranian People Amid Nationwide Protests
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) announced today policy recommendations—grounded in our ongoing work and sustained engagement with Trump Administration officials and Members of Congress—to support the Iranian people as they continue nationwide protests […]
PAAIA on the December 2025 Protests in Iran
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) stands with the people of Iran as protests, sparked by severe economic hardship—including soaring inflation and a collapsing currency—spread from Tehran to […]
The Temporary Family Visitation Act Reintroduced in Congress
Bipartisan Legislation Would Create a New Visa for Short-Term Family Visits Washington, D.C. – Today, a bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA), legislation that creates a new nonimmigrant visa […]
PAAIA applauds the introduction of the FREEDOM Act
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Dave Min (D-CA) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY) introduced the Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media (FREEDOM) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives, bipartisan legislation that […]
PAAIA Unveils 2025 National Public Opinion Survey of Iranian Americans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Arya Javidi, Communications Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (202) 921-6379 Date: November 20, 2025 New National Survey: Iranian Americans Face Major Communication and Travel Obstacles; Strongly Support Family Visitation Reforms and Human Rights-Focused U.S. Policy The […]
PAAIA Congratulates Ashley Tabaddor on Her Appointment to the Los Angeles Superior Court
Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) congratulates Afsaneh Ashley Tabaddor on her appointment as a Judge of the Los Angeles County Superior Court by Governor […]
Farid Hadj Reflects on His Ansari Fellowship Experience with City Year Los Angeles
PAAIA’s 2025 Ansari Public Service Fellow, Farid Hadj, is a recent graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he earned his B.A. in Political Science. This summer, Farid […]
PAAIA Welcomes Fall 2025 CHIP Fellows: Bahar Babagoli and Rana Agahi
Washington, D.C. — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is proud to announce its Fall 2025 Pezeshkan Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP) Fellows, Bahar Babagoli and Rana Agahi. […]
IAPAC is proud to endorse Delegate Atoosa Reaser for re-election to the Virginia House of Delegates, District 27!
Washington, D.C. — Delegate Atoosa Reaser made history as the first Iranian American elected to the Virginia General Assembly. Her family fled Iran during the 1979 revolution in pursuit of freedom and […]
PAAIA Monitoring Reports of Iranian Nationals’ Deportation
Washington, D.C. — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is closely monitoring reports, including coverage in the New York Times, regarding the detention and deportation of approximately 120 Iranian […]