PAAIA Supports the MAHSA Act & Thanks its Cosponsors!
Washington, DC — Since the death of 22-year-old Iranian woman Mahsa Amini in September 2022, PAAIA has been working tirelessly to help secure... Read More
Iranian Americans May Have Opportunity to Be Counted in the Census
As Iranian Americans begin to wrap up Nowruz celebrations welcoming this new year and all the blessings it will bring, it’s time... Read More
PAAIA Applauds Introduction of Nowruz Resolution
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18th), Stephanie Bice (OK-5th), Gerry Connolly (VA-11th), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1st) introduced a bipartisan resolution (H.Res.215)... Read More
PAAIA, CHRI, and Bipartisan Congressional Group Urge Biden to Support Internet Freedom in Iran
A bipartisan congressional group today urged U.S. President Joe Biden to support the free flow of information and internet freedom for civil society in Iran by clarifying and updating allowable activities under the U.S. Treasury’s General License D-1 (GL D-1), which exempts the sale of personal communications tools from sanctions on Iran.
PAAIA Condemns Plot to Kidnap Iranian American Journalist, Applauds Law Enforcement
Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving the interests of the Iranian American... Read More
PAAIA Celebrates Bipartisan, Bicameral Introduction of the Temporary Family Visitation Act
TFVA will allow family members of U.S. citizens and permanent residents a pathway to temporarily visit FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Contact: Emily PappasEmail: epappas@cogent-strategies.comPhone: (231) 357-6330... Read More
PAAIA Statement of Solidarity with the Asian Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Emily PorterEmail: emily@paaia.orgPhone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – In advance of a national day to speak out against Asian American and Pacific... Read More
PAAIA Congratulates Judge Ashley Tabbador on New Biden Administration Position
Washington, DC – PAAIA congratulates Judge Ashley Tabbador on her new position as Chief Counsel of the United States Citizenship & Immigration... Read More
PAAIA Applauds President Biden for Immediately Rescinding the Travel Ban
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEContact: Emily PorterEmail: emily@paaia.orgPhone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization serving... Read More
IAPAC Suspends Political Contributions in Light of Assault on Capitol
For Immediate ReleaseContact: Emily PappasEmail: epappas@cogent-strategies.comPhone: (231) 357-6330 Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), a bipartisan organization... Read More