Spring CHIP Fellow Persia Zurita Reflects on Internship with Senator Mark Warner
Pezeshkan Family Capitol Hill Internship Program Fellow Persia Zurita is a rising Junior at George Washington University studying international affairs with a concentration in security policy. This spring, she interned in […]
Celebrating Pride: PAAIA Stands with the LGBTQ Community
Washington, DC — As Pride Month unfolds, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) reaffirms our unwavering support for the LGBTQ+ community. This month is a time to celebrate […]
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 to Mitigate Abuse in the Iranian Judiciary Act, […]
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 injunction mandating a clear visa reconsideration process for […]
Vilification of Campaign Contributions from Iranian Americans Unveiled in Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District Debate
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 23, 2024 Washington, DC — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) condemns last night’s attacks on Former Phoenix Vice Mayor Yassamin Ansari for receiving support […]
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 Temporary Family Visitation Act (TFVA). A fervid champion […]
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 comes after nearly two years of dedicated advocacy […]
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 National Security Package. President Biden is expected to […]
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 Act passed in the House of Representatives with […]
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 session with added amendments. The bipartisan legislation, introduced […]