Iran Internet Freedom Act Introduced in the Senate Following the 2nd Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s Death
Washington, DC — Today, two years after the tragic death of Mahsa Amini in Iranian state custody, Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and... Read More
The IRAN Act was Introduced in the House to Support Internet Freedom in Iran
Washington, DC — Today, Representatives Eric Swalwell (D-CA14) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY24) introduced the IRAN Act (H.R.9299) in the House of Representatives!... Read More
White House Misses MAHSA Act Reporting Deadline
Washington, DC — The Executive Branch missed the 90-day MAHSA Act reporting deadline through which to impose potential sanctions on Iranian officials for... Read More
PAAIA Celebrates the Introduction of the TOOMAJ Act: A Milestone for Human Rights and Hostages Taken in Iran
Washington, DC — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is proud to announce the introduction of the Targeting Oppressive Officers... Read More
Court Approves New Visa Reconsideration Process, Bringing Hope to Those Affected by Travel Ban
Washington, DC — In a major win for the Iranian American community and other affected groups, a federal judge has approved an... Read More
Senate to Vote Again on Bipartisan Border Security Bill Including Temporary Family Visitation Act
Washington, DC — Today, the Senate is scheduled to vote once more on the bipartisan border security bill, which notably includes the... Read More
We Did It Together! The MAHSA Act is Officially Law!
Washington, DC — Today, President Biden signed the MASHA Act into law as part of a larger foreign aid package! This win... Read More
MAHSA Act Passes Senate as Part of Aid Package
Washington, DC — PAAIA is thrilled to announce that the MAHSA Act was passed in the Senate today as part of a Supplemental... Read More
MAHSA Act Passes as Part of House Foreign Aid Package
Washington, DC — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is pleased to announce that the 21st Century Peace Through Strength... Read More
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Passes MAHSA Act with Amendments
Today, the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) passed the Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act (MAHSA Act) in their markup... Read More