Roundup of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s Notable Quotes on Iran
A roundup of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s notable quotes — compare the candidates on critical issues like war with Iran, sanctions, and civil liberties.
What Harris and Trump should say about Iran
Tonight’s debate offers both candidates the chance to get real about how to deal with Tehran
National Iranian American Council Action H.R. 9456 Memo
National Iranian American Council Action opposes H.R. 9456, the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024, as it contributes to xenophobic efforts to demonize and target immigrant communities for political purposes and adds no benefits that will conceivably benefit national security.
FAQ: Alien Land Laws and How They Impact Iranian Americans
Alien land laws restrict property ownership based on nationality, with new proposals targeting Iranians and others. This FAQ explains what these laws are, their impact, and why Iranian Americans should be concerned.
Take Action: Demand a Permanent Ceasefire to Save Lives
We need a #CeasefireNOW – take action and see if your lawmaker has spoken out in favor of peace: The choice for the U.S., Israel, Palestine is clear: the war and devastation can continue and risk dragging the U.S. and Iran into the fighting, or there can be a ceasefire that sets the table for a sustainable peace.
H.R. 5961 Memo
H.R. 5961 is a reckless piece of legislation that would force the U.S. to renege on the recent prisoner swap with Iran and bar Iranian funds held abroad from being used to purchase food and medicine. NIAC Action strongly opposes H.R. 5961 and urges Members of Congress to vote against it as it is expected to receive a vote on the House floor next week.
‘Freezing’ Iran’s humanitarian fund is self defeating
The following piece was published in Responsible Statecraft and was written by Ryan Costello, Policy Director of the National Iranian American Council. ‘Freezing’ Iran’s humanitarian fund is self defeating ln a move that is sure to backfire, lawmakers want to block Tehran’s access to an account made available from the prisoner swap deal because of its […]
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 […]
Americans must unite to reject 21st Century ‘alien land laws’
NIAC is glad to join with John Yang, President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice to call for Americans to unite to reject 21st Century ‘alien land laws’. Read our latest joint op-ed in The Hill here.
“Alien Land Law” Bill Tracker
** Last updated August 8th, 2023 ** Bills that have become law: State/Federal Bill Description Status Florida SB 264 Prohibits certain individuals from “countries of concern” from purchasing property in many locations in the state. Individuals purchasing many forms of property in Florida will now have to sign an affidavit claiming they are not “domiciled” […]
Discriminatory Florida Bills Target Real Estate Purchases from Immigrant Communities
A series of new laws have been introduced in states throughout the country and at the federal level which aim to restrict the ability to purchase property on the basis of national origin. Bills in Florida – HB 1355 and SB 264 – are moving quickly and risk further eroding the rights of immigrant communities in the state. At the time of writing, HB 1355 had been reported favorably by the appropriations committee while SB 264 passed the Senate on a unanimous vote.
Memo: Committee Version of Texas Senate Bill 147
The new version of SB 147 that was passed out of committee in the Texas State Senate includes a few changes. As amended, it continues to invite discrimination against many different communities by continuing to target on the basis of national heritage. Read more for more details and analysis.