Representative Judy Chu Statement for the Record on Congressional Alien Land Laws
Washington, DC – Representative Judy Chu (D-CA), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), provided a powerful statement for the record on how Congress can examine the issue of foreign ownership of land without spreading demonization of immigrant communities. The letter was entered into the record by Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) during a […]
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 […]
Congressional Support for Iran Framework Agreement
Following the announcement of a framework nuclear agreement with Iran, several key Members of Congress have voiced their support: Rep. Donald Beyer (D-VA) “I congratulate the American negotiators, led by Secretary Kerry, as well as our P5+1 partners on reaching this political framework agreement. More issues remain to be resolved, but this framework could form […]
Memo: Congress Considers Its Options on an Iran Deal
With growing confidence that a framework nuclear deal with Iran will be sealed before the March 31 deadline, Congress is turning its attention to oversight of any nuclear agreement.
NIAC Warns Against Diplomacy-Killing Senate Sanctions
NIAC is deeply concerned by reports that the Senate will begin considering new Iran sanctions next week and warns that passage of new Iran sanctions into law would violate the Joint Plan of Action (JPOA) and dramatically reduce, if not eliminate, the prospect of striking a comprehensive nuclear accord.
NIAC Welcomes Extension, Urges Compromise to Secure Iran Nuclear Deal
NIAC President Trita Parsi issued the following statement in response to the decision to extend negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program: “For those who favor a peaceful resolution to the nuclear dispute, it is critically important these negotiations will continue.”
Feinstein Delivers Strong Defense of Diplomacy on Senate Floor
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) added to her credentials as a champion of diplomacy with Iran with a remarkable speech on the floor of the Senate last night. Sen. Feinstein warned that S.1881, a sanctions bill from Sens. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) that has garnered 59 cosponsors, would “collapse negotiations” and be a […]
Senators Take on Obama over Iran Sanctions
The Cable reports that a bipartisan group of Senators have sent a letter to the Chairmen of the Iran sanctions conference, laying down the gauntlet regarding changes sought by the Obama Administration for the final bill, as well as multilateral efforts being pursued by the Administration. The letter highlights the infamous Gates memo, in which Defense […]
NIAC Welcomes Senate Passage of Iran Human Rights Resolution
Washington, DC – The National Iranian American Council applauds the Senate’s passage yesterday of S.Res.355, which condemned Iran’s deplorable human rights record, urged the restoration of meaningful human rights to all of Iran’s citizens, and called for an immediate release of those wrongfully imprisoned in violation of their rights. NIAC President Trita Parsi called the […]
Senate Adopts Measure to Counter Censorship in Iran
Cross Posted from niacouncil.org Washington DC – Last night, the Senate voted unanimously to adopt legislation that aims to aid the ability of the Iranian people to access news and information by overcoming the electronic censorship and monitoring efforts of the Iranian government. The Victims of Iranian Censorship (VOICE) Act was introduced by Senators John […]
Here’s the dish on the new committee leadership
Trusted sources have confirmed that Senator John Rockefeller will step down from his chairmanship of the Select Intelligence Committee to assume the all powerful post of Commerce Committee chair. The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is the counterpart of Energy and Commerce in the House and deals with issues pertaining to interstate commerce, transportation, […]
Breaking: Last-Minute Push for Iran Sanctions in Congress
Last night, a number of frantic emails from colleagues and Hill staffers revealed that, despite previous signs that proposed Iran sanctions were dead in the water, a bill will be considered either today or tomorrow to impose further sanctions on Iran because of its nuclear program. In a last-minute maneuver, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman […]