NIAC Statement on First Congressional Hearing on the Muslim Ban
WASHINGTON DC – Today, the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship held the first ever Congressional hearing on the Trump Administration’s discriminatory Muslim Ban. The hearing, which included witness testimony from impacted individuals, enabled Congress and the public to glean insight into the implementation of the nearly three-year-old Muslim Ban. In response to today’s hearing, NIAC […]
MEDIA ADVISORY: Experts Available to Discuss First Congressional Hearing on Muslim Ban
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, September 23, 2019 CONTACT: Mana Mostatabi, Communications Director – 202.386.6325 x103, [email protected] Jamal Abdi, President – 202.386.6408, [email protected] Ryan Costello, Policy Director – 202.386.6319, [email protected] Shervin Ghaffari, Policy Associate – (202) 386-6325, [email protected] WASHINGTON DC – Experts from the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) will be available to the media to offer commentary […]
30 Organizations Call on Congress to Prohibit Unauthorized War with Iran
September 17, 2019 The Honorable James Inhofe Chairman, Senate Committee on Armed Services Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Adam Smith Chairman, House Armed Service Committee Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Jack Reed Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Armed Services Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Mac Thornberry Ranking Member, House Armed Service Committee Washington, D.C. 20515 […]
Memo: Congress Must Clarify No Authorization for Iran War, Urge Deescalation after Saudi Oil Attack
President Trump is once again hinting that he will go to war with Iran via Twitter, this time over attacks on key Saudi Arabian oil facilities for which the Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed credit
NIAC Action Joins 200+ NGOs to Tell Congress: Cut ICE And CBP Funding
NIAC Action joined a group of more than 200 organizations calling on Congress to cut funding for the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) detention, enforcement, and border militarization programs as well as to ensure that appropriated funds are not abused by the administration. The letter comes as Congress prepares to consider and pass legislation funding […]
Key War Amendments Subject of Upcoming Congressional Negotiations
Over the next few weeks, key legislators in Congress will negotiate the final details of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual defense policy bill that is viewed as a “must-pass” piece of legislation. Those negotiations will determine the fate of several amendments that passed the House of Representatives, including several supported by NIAC […]
NIAC Action Commends Lee-Schakowsky-Price Resolution on JCPOA Return
Moments ago, Reps. Barbara Lee, Jan Schakowsky, and David Price introduced a resolution calling for the United States to return to compliance with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Iran deal, from which Donald Trump withdrew in May 2018.
Pro-Diplomacy Organizations: NDAA Conferees Must Honor Bipartisan Majority’s Opposition to Unauthorized War with Iran
As pro-diplomacy organizations that oppose unauthorized war with Iran, we call on the National Defense Authorization Act conferees to retain language supported by a bipartisan majority in both chambers that would prohibit funds for military action against Iran without explicit authorization from Congress. The Trump Administration has repeatedly signaled its intent to subvert Congress’ constitutional […]
NIAC Applauds House for Pulling U.S. Back from the Brink of War with Iran via Khanna-Gaetz Amendment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday July 12, 2019 CONTACT: Mana Mostatabi | 202.386.6325 x103 | [email protected] WASHINGTON DC – Moments ago, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass a bipartisan amendment from Reps. Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) to bar funding for an unauthorized war with Iran. The amendment passed with a final […]
NIAC Statement on Senate Vote on Udall-Kaine Amendment
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 28, 2019 CONTACT: Mana Mostatabi | 202.386.6325 x103 | [email protected] WASHINGTON DC – Today, the Senate voted on a bipartisan amendment spearheaded by Senators Tom Udall (D-NM) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) that would block President Donald Trump from using funds from the defense bill to launch a war with Iran […]
Resources for #NoWarWithIran Town Halls
It’s up to us to show up to town halls and advocate for Iranian-American priorities— whether it’s securing equitable immigration practices, advancing peace & diplomacy, or securing civil rights for all Americans. Join us.
NIAC Applauds NDAA Amendment Aimed at Blocking Trump’s Path to War
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 25, 2019 CONTACT: Mana Mostatabi | 202.386.6325 x103 | [email protected] WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, an amendment was offered to the FY20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would block an unauthorized war against Iran. The amendment, introduced by Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), has wide support […]