Ansari Cosponsors Bill to Use Trump Slush Fund for Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) cosponsored the Make Housing Affordable and Defend Democracy Act, landmark legislation that redirects the $175 billion ICE and CBP slush fund Donald Trump created in his so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” and reinvests those billions directly into proven solutions that would reduce rents, expand homeownership, and incentivize the building of housing that’s affordable across the country. The Make Housing Affordable & Defend … Continue Reading
November 18, 2025
Ansari Statement on Voting YES on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement after voting YES on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, of which Ansari is an original cosponsor: “I voted YES to release the Epstein Files because the American people deserve the full truth and survivors deserve justice. For months, Donald Trump and his Department of Justice have refused to comply with a lawful subpoena led by Oversight Committee Democrats that requires the release of the … Continue Reading
November 17, 2025
Ansari, Stanton, Ciscomani, Kelly, Gallego Urge HHS Administrator to Ensure Arizona Receives Full Funding Through the Rural Health Transformation Program
Representatives Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), and Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), along with Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, urged Health and Human Services (HHS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure Oz to make sure Arizona receives its fair share of funding under the new Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) to address long-standing health care challenges in rural communities across the state. Arizona is one of the most rural states in the country, with a … Continue Reading
November 13, 2025
Ansari Joins Over 120 Members in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
WASHINGTON - Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) joined over 120 members of Congress in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of National TPS Alliance et al. v. Noem, urging the reversal of the Trump Administration’s baseless decision to vacate and terminate the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. First granted for Venezuela in 2021, TPS has provided approximately 600,000 Venezuelans in the U.S. refuge from economic … Continue Reading
November 13, 2025
Ansari, Pelosi, SEEC Leaders Sound Alarm on U.S. Absence at COP30 Negotiating Table
Washington, D.C. - Today, members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) — Reps. Yassamin Ansari, Sean Casten, Kathy Castor, Maxine Dexter, Jared Huffman, Doris Matsui, April McClain Delaney — and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi spoke at a press conference blasting President Donald Trump for the federal government’s absence at the key international climate negotiations in Belem, Brazil (COP30) this week. These members were part of a federal delegation set to go to Belem … Continue Reading
November 12, 2025
Ansari, Stanton, Crane, Schweikert, Kelly, Gallego, Urge President Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Gila and Mohave Counties
Representatives Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Eli Crane (R-AZ-02), and David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), along with Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging swift approval of Governor Katie Hobbs’ request for a Major Disaster Declaration following catastrophic flooding in Gila and Mohave Counties. “From September 25 through September 27, 2025, severe flooding occurred throughout the State of Arizona, causing significant and … Continue Reading
November 04, 2025
Rep. Ansari Volunteers at Phoenix Food Distribution Site as the Republican Shutdown Nears Record for Longest Ever
WASHINGTON - On Day 34 of the Republican shutdown, just one day shy of surpassing the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) volunteered at a local food distribution site with Puente, a non-profit dedicated to supporting marginalized communities. During the event, they distributed over 180 food boxes filled with fresh fruits, vegetables, and essential items to families in need. “It’s infuriating that Republicans have allowed this shutdown to drag … Continue Reading
October 30, 2025
Ansari, Stanton, Kelly, Gallego Bill to Rename Tucson Federal Building in Honor of Late Congressman Raúl Grijalva
Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), and Paul Gosar (R-AZ-09) introduced legislation to rename the federal building in Tucson as the “Raúl M. Grijalva Federal Building." “I’m thrilled to see our bill to rename the Tucson Federal Building in honor of Congressman Grijalva moving forward. He devoted his life to serving Southern Arizona families with courage and a deep love for the people he represented. This recognition reflects his … Continue Reading
October 29, 2025
Ansari Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Rubio to Address Politicization of Human Rights Reports
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), alongside her colleagues Representatives Jim McGovern (MA-02), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.), Andre Carson (IN-07), Emily Randall (WA-06), and Lloyd Doggett (TX-37) sent a letter to Secretary Rubio expressing deep concern over recent changes to the U.S. government’s Country Reports on Human Rights Practices and requesting documents related to political interference in the writing of the reports. “We write to express our deep concern … Continue Reading
October 28, 2025
Ansari, Huffman Demand Answers as Trump Administration Shuts Down SNAP and Paychecks, Keeps Big Oil Flush with Cash
WASHINGTON - Today, Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee Ranking Member Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02) demanded answers from Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins on why their agencies have prioritized checking off the wish lists of oil, timber, and mining companies during the ongoing Republican government shutdown while halting critical public safety, wildfire prevention, and disaster … Continue Reading
October 27, 2025
Arizona Democrats Call to Protect Impact Aid
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Greg Stanton (AZ-04), along with Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly sent a letter to Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon laying out how the Trump administration’s politically motivated layoffs within the Impact Aid office will jeopardize critical funding for Arizona school districts serving tribal lands, military bases, and other federally impacted areas. “As Members of Congress representing Arizona, which … Continue Reading
October 23, 2025
Ansari, Huffman, Garcia Demand Transparency on White House Ballroom Construction During Shutdown
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), and Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) demanded answers from President Donald J. Trump regarding the reported construction of a new $250 million ballroom at the White House complex during the ongoing government shutdown.The lawmakers warn that the project — undertaken “without public disclosure or proper consultation” — raises serious concerns about transparency, funding priorities, and the physical and ethical … Continue Reading
October 22, 2025
Ansari Leads Entire Freshmen Dem Class in Letter Pressing Speaker Johnson for Grijalva Swear-In Date
WASHINGTON - This week, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) led freshmen Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives in sending a letter to Speaker of the House Mike Johnson that seeks clarification on the swear-in timeline for Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva. The letter details the need for clear guidelines on the process for Grijalva to be sworn in, urging Johnson to take immediate action to give Grijalva’s constituents their deserved and entitled representation. “It’s … Continue Reading
October 10, 2025
Representatives Ansari and Watson Coleman Introduce Mental Health Emergency Package, Lifesaving Legislation on World Mental Health Day
WASHINGTON - Today, on World Mental Health Day, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced a comprehensive Mental Health Emergency Package—three pieces of legislation that would expand access to life-saving care, reduce reliance on law enforcement for behavioral health emergencies, and demonstrate our shared commitment to ensuring every young person and family has the support they need. “In Arizona and across the country, families are navigating a … Continue Reading
October 08, 2025
Ansari, Stanton, Grijalva Demand Arizona Legislature Address Dangerous Rhetoric by State Representative John Gillette
WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari, Congressman Greg Stanton, and Congresswoman-Elect Adelita Grijalva sent a letter urging the Arizona House of Representatives to take action to address the recent conduct of Arizona State Representative John Gillette.Gillette has repeatedly used racist and inflammatory language and recently wrote that U.S. Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) should be “tried, convicted, and hanged.”“Such rhetoric not only reflects poorly on your institution … Continue Reading
October 07, 2025
Ansari Honors October 7th Anniversary
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) issued the following statement marking the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel: “Today marks two years since October 7, 2023, a horrific day for Israelis, Jewish people around the world, and for all of humanity. It is the day the world watched as a monstrous Hamas terrorist attack against Israel killed more than 1,200 people and took 250 more hostage. I have met with the loved ones of some of these hostages and saw … Continue Reading
October 03, 2025
What They Are Saying: Rep. Ansari, LUCHA, Labor & Community Leaders, Slam Republicans’ Government Shutdown
PHOENIX - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Living United for Change (LUCHA) brought together Arizona State Representative Oscar De Los Santos and leading labor unions at the Arizona State Capitol to underscore the devastating impacts of the ongoing Republican government shutdown on Arizona families. “Every day this Republican shutdown drags on, Arizona families pay the price,” said Rep. Ansari. “Federal workers go without pay and critical programs are thrown into chaos-all … Continue Reading
October 01, 2025
Ansari to Donate Salary During Republican Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) announced she would donate her Congressional salary proportionate to the days the government is shut down. Ansari’s salary will go to Wesley Community and Health Centers, a community health center in Arizona’s Third Congressional District. “Every day of the Republican shutdown means Americans furloughed without pay, uncertainty for low-income families and seniors, and community health centers like Wesley on the chopping block,” said … Continue Reading
September 30, 2025
Ansari, Huffman, Raskin Co-Lead Resolution Defending Separation of Church and State
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Jared Huffman (CA-02), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) introduced a resolution that honors the fundamental American principle of the separation of church and state. The lawmakers are proud to defend the Founders’ vision of a country in which everyone is free to practice or not practice religion in whatever way in which they may so choose. This resolution strongly opposes the extreme Christian nationalist vision of the Trump Administration … Continue Reading
September 26, 2025
Ansari, Stanton, Gallego, Kelly, Press Education Department to Continue Funding Hispanic-Serving and Minority-Serving Institutions
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Greg Stanton (AZ-04), along with Arizona Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly, condemned the Trump administration’s recent decision to end grants for Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). READ MORE: "These programs have long provided critical resources to colleges and universities that serve historically underserved students, and their loss would have far-reaching consequences … Continue Reading
