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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 […]...
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 […]...
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 […]...
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 […]...
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 […]...
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 […]...
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 […]...
Washington, DC — Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced its revisions to Statistical Policy Directive No. 15: Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race […]...
Washington, DC — The Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) is thrilled to announce that the Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act (MAHSA Act) is scheduled to […]...
Washington, DC — Last Tuesday, the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans (PAAIA) and Civic Leadership Program’s Sarram Service Initiative (SSI) hosted its 2024 Nowruz reception on Capitol Hill, drawing […]...