On the final day of Women’s History Month, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the youngest woman in Congress, introduced the Health, Equity, and Rights (HER) Agenda, a legislative package aimed at addressing longstanding gaps and inequities in women’s healthcare, with a focus on autonomy, pain management, and workplace protections. “I have passed out because of period pain. Even now, every month, I have days where it feels like barbed wire is tightening inside me. I’ve taken 2,000 milligra… Continue Reading
Since the start of Trump’s illegal war with Iran, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the first Iranian American Democrat in Congress, has been sharing her unique perspective and highlighting how this administration’s reckless war is putting Americans, Iranians, and the entire region at risk. See coverage below. Amanpour: War May Leave Iranian People ‘In an Even Worse Position,’ Says U.S. Congresswoman Rep. Ansari: “Here's the issue: Donald Trump is a wannabe dictator and authoritarian he… Continue Reading
Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) delivered a floor speech calling for a full, independent investigation into the death of Emmanuel Clifford Damas, a Haitian asylum seeker who died in ICE custody after reportedly being denied adequate medical care after complaining about a toothache to the staff at Florence Correctional Center in Arizona. “I will not stop until there’s an independent investigation into the death of Emmanuel Damas. At least 46 people have died in ICE custody under th… Continue Reading
Today, on the 14th anniversary of the Tucson, Arizona shooting that severely injured former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) issued the following statement: "As an Arizonan, January 8 is a day that weighs heavy on my mind. But, in the face of darkness, Gabby and the Tucson community have always responded with incredible courage. Now, Gabby continues to be a beacon of hope in the fight to end gun violence. As I begin my work in Congress to protect our communi… Continue Reading
April 03, 2026
