January 10, 2013, Washington, D.C. – This week 25 additional Senators have become cosponsors of the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013 (S.1881), bringing the total number of cosponsors to 59.  Introduced by Senators

January 9, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Shayan H. Modarres, a civil rights attorney practicing in Orlando, Florida, recently announced his bid to represent Florida’s 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. If triumphant,

Congress is considering a number of legislative initiatives that may be of interest to the Iranian American community.  The PAAIA Public Policy Center is pleased to provide a round-up on the status of the legislation.

By: Parnia Zahedi January 8, 2014, Washington, D.C. – Throughout the past few months, I have had one of the most valuable experiences any undergraduate student in D.C. can have– the opportunity to intern on

January 6, 2014, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) today released the third video in its educational series on the sanctions against Iran and what Iranian Americans need to know about

December 19, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) today introduced legislation which sets to expand on imposed sanctions and impose additional sanctions against Iran.  The bill, entitled the “Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act

Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community. We are PAAIA. Dear Friend, We close 2013 on a hopeful note. The recent interim deal between the P5+1 and Iran over the latter’s nuclear program

Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community.                                        We are PAAIA. Congressman Hunter Makes Controversial Remarks about Iran and Middle Eastern People December 5, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Appearing on C-SPAN’s Washington Journal

PAAIA News   Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community.                                        We are PAAIA. Iranian Americans Contribute to Richness of American Life November 26, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of

Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community.                                        We are PAAIA. November 19, 2013, Washington, D.C. – A coalition of Iranian American organizations yesterday sent a letter to key U.S. Senators to express concern

Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community.                                        We are PAAIA. Tell Your Senators Not to Undermine Iran Negotiations with New Sanctions Take action now. The U.S. Senate is considering numerous legislative

PAAIA News   Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community.                                        We are PAAIA. Should the U.S. Senate Place Sanctions Legislation on Hold?  November 12, 2013, Washington, D.C. – As the negotiations between

Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community.                                        We are PAAIA.   November 6, 2013, Washington, D.C. – The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), in conjunction with Erich Ferrari, of

PAAIA News   Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community.                                        We are PAAIA. Legislation Authorizing the Use of Military Force Against Iran Gains Traction October 30, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Representative Trent

PAAIA News   Serving as the credible voice of the Iranian American community.                                        We are PAAIA. PAAIA Contacts Members of Congress Regarding Potential Military Conflict with Iran October 11, 2013, Washington, D.C. – Representative Trent