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PAAIA Thanks Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) for Efforts to Disclose Travel Ban Details
Washington, DC – Yesterday, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously passed an amendment introduced by Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) that would require public reporting on President Trump’s travel ban, including the number of visa waivers
IAPAC Endorses Anna Eskamani for Florida House 47
Effective advocacy. Bold leadership. Smart management. The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans, proudly announces its support for Anna Eskamani for Florida House 47. A
Amendments Clarifying that Military Force Against Iran Has Not Been Authorized by Congress Passes in U.S. House
Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) released the following statement on the passage of two amendments to H.R.5515, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, clarifying that
Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans Premieres New Ads Highlighting the Value of Iranian American Innovation
Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) launched a new social media campaign focused on the innovative power of the Iranian American community. The goal of the campaign is to foster
Josee Molavi, PAAIA’s 2018 Spring CHIP Fellow Reflects on Internship
Washington, D.C. – I have just finished my internship on Capitol Hill in the Office of Congressman Jamie Raskin from Maryland’s 8th District, where I worked as a Press Intern this past semester. Beginning in January,
President Trump’s Withdrawal from the JCPOA Creates an Unnecessary National Security Crisis
For Immediate Release: Contact: Morad Ghorban Phone: (202) 828-8370 Email: morad@45.33.40.89 Washington, D.C. – Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) denounced President Trump’s decision to unilaterally withdraw the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action
IAPAC Proudly Endorses the Campaign of Zahra Karinshak for Georgia State Senate
A veteran, a lawyer, an Iranian American. Today, the Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the connected PAC of the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans, proudly announced its support for Zahra Karinshak for Georgia
PAAIA’s IA-100 Hosts Annual Leadership Retreat
Washington, D.C. – PAAIA hosted its annual IA-100 Leadership Retreat for members and special guests at the Hay-Adams Hotel on April 27th and 28th, 2018. This year’s retreat followed a successful and empowering Capitol Hill
PAAIA’s 2018 Capitol Hill Days were a Success!
Washington, D.C. – From April 25th to April 27th, 2018, PAAIA’s IA-100 and Emerging Leaders members met with over 20 members of Congress from both sides of the aisle to discuss several issues of importance
Supreme Court Heard Case on Trump’s Travel Ban Today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Morad Ghorban Email: morad@45.33.40.89 Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court held oral arguments on the latest version of the Travel Ban in the Hawaii case. After the first
Senators Send Letter Requesting Clarification of the “Waiver” Process
Washington, DC – On April 19, 2018 Senators Van Hollen (D-MD), Murphy (D-CT), and Blumenthal (D-CT) sent a follow-up letter to the State Department (DOS) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to request further
PAAIA and Coalition of Iranian American Organizations File an Amicus Brief with the US Supreme Court
For Immediate Release: Contact: Morad Ghorban Email: Morad@PAAIA.org Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), the Iranian American Bar Association (IABA), and Pars Equality Center have filed an amicus brief, through our legal counsel,
PAAIA Statement on the Appointment of John Bolton as National Security Advisor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Morad Ghorban Email: morad@45.33.40.89 Phone: (202) 828-8370 Washington, DC – In response to President Trump’s statement that John Bolton will serve as his new National Security Advisor effective April 9th, Leila Austin,
Iranian American Coalition Sends Letter Requesting Investigation into Improper Reassignment of Sahar Nowrouzzadeh
Washington, DC –Today, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), along with a coalition of Iranian American organizations, sent a letter to the White House Chief of Staff, John Kelly, and Acting Secretary of State,
President Trump’s Nowruz Message Criticizes Iranian Government but Reaffirms US Support for the Free Flow of Information to the Citizens of Iran
Washington, DC – President Donald Trump used the yearly presidential statement marking the Iranian New Year, Nowruz, to criticize the Iranian Government but also reaffirmed the U.S. Government’s commitment to ensure the availability of Information and Communication Technologies