PAAIA Statement on U.S. & Israel Military Strikes on Iran
Washington, D.C. — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) stands with the people of Iran – who for decades have endured repression, imprisonment, and violence – and who […]
Bipartisan Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act Introduced
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 (H.R.7622 / S. 3900), comprehensive legislation designed to support the Iranian people, expand internet freedom, […]
Digital Freedom Is Essential: PAAIA Briefs Congress—Will They Act?
Written by Tara Parsa A Turning Point for Human Rights Digital freedom is no longer a luxury. It is infrastructure for democracy—and its absence can determine whether a person can mobilize, tell the truth, […]
FALL 2025 CHIP FELLOWS REFLECT ON THEIR EXPERIENCES ON CAPITOL HILL
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) sponsored Bahar Babagoli and Rana Agahi for its Fall 2025 Capitol Hill Internship Program (CHIP). The CHIP Fellowship offers Iranian American students and recent graduates the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in […]
Senate Introduces Bipartisan Iran Protest Resolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators formally introduced the Iran Protest Resolution in the United States Senate, reaffirming congressional support for millions of Iranians peacefully protesting […]
PAAIA Applauds the Introduction of the IRAN Act
Washington, D.C. – It has been more than five weeks since protests erupted across thousands of locations throughout Iran, as people took to the streets to demand dignity, freedom, and fundamental […]
Iran’s Expanding Digital Crackdown
In a recent article by Iran International, new details have emerged about the Iranian government’s efforts to expand its state-controlled internet infrastructure—raising urgent concerns about censorship, human rights, and access […]
PAAIA Calls for Strong U.S. Action to Support the Iranian People Amid Nationwide Protests
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) announced today policy recommendations—grounded in our ongoing work and sustained engagement with Trump Administration officials and Members of Congress—to support the Iranian people as they continue nationwide protests […]
PAAIA on the December 2025 Protests in Iran
The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) stands with the people of Iran as protests, sparked by severe economic hardship—including soaring inflation and a collapsing currency—spread from Tehran to […]
The Temporary Family Visitation Act Reintroduced in Congress
Bipartisan Legislation Would Create a New Visa for Short-Term Family Visits Washington, D.C. – Today, a bipartisan group of lawmakers reintroduced the Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA), legislation that creates a new nonimmigrant visa […]