NIAC Statement on House Passing Iran War Powers Resolution
Washington, DC – Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the resolution from Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) directing President Trump to terminate hostilities against Iran in a 215-208 vote. Four Republicans joined Congressional Democrats in voting for the measure, just as occurred in […]
Can Congress Block the Bombs?
As Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza continues with U.S. bombs and diplomatic cover, one bill in Congress is gaining support – the Block the Bombs Act (H.R. 3565). Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL), who introduced the Block the Bombs Act, speaking in Washington D.C. (IMEU) NIAC Action has been a proud supporter of the Block […]
Majority of Democratic Caucus Votes to Restrict Offensive Weapons for Israel
Washington, DC – On Wednesday, July 30, the Senate voted down two resolutions of disapproval brought to the floor by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) that would have restricted the transfer of additional offensive armaments to Israel amid its ongoing genocide of Palestinians in Gaza and in the wake of Israel’s war of aggression against Iran. […]
“War with Iran: What Happens Now?” Congressional Briefing Recap
“Wars are easy to start and difficult to stop. I won’t call this a 12-day war, just as I wouldn’t call the U.S. invasion of Iraq a 12-day war. This is an extension of a war that Israel was already involved in to another section of the Middle East. And it’s not over.” – Thomas […]
NIAC Joins Nearly 30 Organizations in Sending a Letter to Congress Urging Support for Iran Negotiations at Critical Juncture and Opposition to War
On May 23, 2025, ahead of the fifth round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran, NIAC, along with 28 other organizations, sent a letter to all Members of Congress urging them to support a diplomatic resolution of the standoff with Iran and oppose moves that would lead to their failure. The letter underscores […]
Legislative Outlook: Irresponsible Votes This Week on Iran Bills
We are deeply concerned by the legislative theater planned by the Republican Majority concerning U.S. policy toward Iran. This weekend, we saw the consequences of reckless militarism in the Middle East when Iran launched a massive volley of drones and missiles against Israel to retaliate for Israel’s April 1 bombing of its diplomatic compound in […]
U.S. Ban on Travel to Iran Pushed by Iran Hawks on Capitol Hill
Washington, DC – As we have warned, legislation has now been introduced pushing for a U.S. ban on travel to Iran. The legislation is being promoted by Jason Brodsky, the Policy Director for the hawkish pro-Israel group “United Against Nuclear Iran” and who was also involved in establishing the Saudi-backed “Iran International”. The bill has […]
Senate Rejects Amendments to Open Door to War with Iran in AUMF Debate
After the years of tragedy and disaster that followed the 2003 invasion of Iraq, the Senate voted to repeal the 2002 authorization to use force against Saddam Hussein’s Iraq. NIAC has urged that the decades-old authorization be repealed to prevent it from being abused as a blank check for presidents to justify U.S. military action on Iran without any public debate or approval from Congress.
Memo: The Mahsa Act H.R.589
The MAHSA Act requires the President to determine whether the office of the Supreme Leader and the office of Iran’s President should be designated under existing sanctions authorities. Both the current Supreme Leader and President are already designated under one such authority, so in practical terms this bill would not lead to any increased sanctions. […]
Memo: The Pro-MEK Resolution H.Res. 100
A sizable portion of the House of Representatives has already cosponsored H.Res. 100, a resolution recently introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA). This fact has angered many Iranian Americans across political stripes, as the resolution is viewed as endorsement of a group – the Mujahideen-e-Khalq (MEK) – that is widely reviled for fighting alongside Saddam […]
Statement Supporting SFRC Chairman’s Call to Ease Hurdles for Iranians Seeking Safety
NIAC applauds a letter from Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to the Biden administration urging they significantly ease the process for Iranians to come to the United States amid the Iranian government’s brutal crackdown on its citizens. Menendez’s recommendation suggests adopting a form of “humanitarian parole” for Iranians, which would grant eligible individuals temporary admission to the United States without a formal visa.
Can Congress Condemn Iran’s Brutal Crackdown?
It is the final legislative week of the year and Congress has yet to formally take action to condemn Iran’s brutal crackdown on protesters, which has now entered its fourth month.