CHIP Fellow Reflection: Sam Rafizad Internship with Congressman Mike Levin’s Office
As part of PAAIA’s Congressional Internship Program (CHIP), Iranian American students and young professionals are provided with opportunities to gain firsthand experience in public service and policymaking through internships in […]
PAAIA Members Advocate for the Iranian American Community During Capitol Hill Days 2026
This spring, PAAIA Members gathered in Washington, D.C. for Capitol Hill Days 2026, a multi-day advocacy initiative focused on elevating the voice of the Iranian American community and advancing policies […]
CHIP Fellow Reflection: Andre Kish Interns with Congressman Jim Himes’ District Office
As part of PAAIA’s Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP), students and young professionals have the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in public service while working in congressional offices across the […]
PAAIA Supports Introduction of the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act (ITIRA)
PAAIA welcomes the introduction of the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act (ITIRA), a targeted legislative proposal led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari to address a growing and urgent challenge facing Iranian nationals […]
PAAIA Statement on Threats to Target Civilian Infrastructure in Iran
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is deeply concerned by recent statements suggesting the potential mass targeting of Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including power-generating facilities and bridges. We are […]
PAAIA Joins Coalition Letter Urging Administration to Restore Immigration Benefit Adjudications for Iranian Nationals
On March 30, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), alongside a coalition of Iranian American legal, civic, and community organizations, sent a letter to the Administration urging the […]
IAPAC Endorses Soheila Bana for Richmond City Council, District 4
Washington, D.C. — The Iranian American Political Action Committee (IAPAC), the bipartisan political action committee affiliated with the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), is proud to endorse Soheila Bana for re-election […]
PAAIA Releases 2026 National Public Opinion Survey on Iran Conflict and Future Governance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Arya Javidi, Communications Manager Email: [email protected] Phone: (202) 921-6379 Date: March 26, 2026 Washington, DC — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) has released its 2026 […]
PAAIA Leads Coalition Letter Urging U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee to Advance Internet Freedom Legislation
On March 23, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA), in partnership with FDD Action, led a broad coalition letter to the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee urging swift advancement […]
PAAIA Welcomes Its Spring 2026 CHIP Fellows
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is proud to introduce the Spring 2026 Congressional Internship Program (CHIP) Fellows, Andre Kish and Sam Rafizad. Through the CHIP Fellowship, PAAIA […]