PASSED: Ansari Bill to Develop Standards for Geothermal Energy
WASHINGTON - This week, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Ranking Member of the Energy and Minerals Subcommittee of the Natural Resources Committee, saw her first bill pass the House of Representatives. The Geothermal Gold Book Development Act establishes clear, consistent procedures and guidelines for geothermal leasing, exploration, permitting, and development. The bill directs the Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to create a “Gold Book” for … Continue Reading
June 01, 2026
Ansari Delivers “State of the District” Address
PHOENIX - Last week, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the youngest woman in Congress, hosted her first “State of the District” Address, highlighting her work in Congress to build a stronger, more opportunity-driven future for Arizona’s Third Congressional District. “Families across Arizona’s Third District are working harder than ever just to keep up while Donald Trump and Republicans hand out giveaways to the top 1% and dismantle essential safety nets for working people,” said Rep. … Continue Reading
May 28, 2026
Ansari to Question Former AG Pam Bondi as Member of House Oversight Committee
WASHINGTON - Tomorrow, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), a member of the House Oversight Committee, will take part in the Committee’s transcribed interview of former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. “Under Pam Bondi's leadership, the Trump Department of Justice obstructed the release of the Epstein files, violated the law, and doxxed survivors,” said Ansari. “Oversight Republicans will hide this interview behind closed doors without any video, in furtherance of the cover-up. I’m … Continue Reading
May 22, 2026
Reps. Ansari, Stanton Conduct Surprise Oversight Visit at ICE Mesa Holding Facility
PHOENIX - This week, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) conducted a surprise oversight visit at the Arizona Removal Operations Coordination Center (AROCC) at the Mesa Gateway Airport following alarming reports of abuse and medical neglect inside the facility. The visit comes after the Arizona Mirror reported that, in late February, a 911 call was placed from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Mesa after a man reportedly suffered a seizure when … Continue Reading
May 12, 2026
Ansari, Suozzi Introduce Legislation to Provide Relief to Iranians Impacted by Trump Administration USCIS Pause
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the first Iranian-American Democrat in Congress, along with Representative Tom Suozzi (NY-03) introduced the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act. This legislation would provide temporary immigration protections for certain eligible Iranians already in the United States who are at risk of losing legal status by granting Temporary Protected Status and work authorization while USCIS adjudications remain paused. “No one who has … Continue Reading
May 11, 2026
Ansari Honors Copper Star Coffee in Central Phoenix with Congressional Record Recognition
PHOENIX - On Friday, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) visited Copper Star Coffee to present a statement she entered into the Congressional Record in recognition of their 20th anniversary. “One of my honors serving as a Member of Congress is the opportunity to submit statements into the Congressional Record recognizing constituents and organizations that strengthen our communities,” said Rep. Ansari. “I was proud to visit Copper Star Coffee and present this recognition in person to … Continue Reading
April 30, 2026
Ansari Announces ‘New Affordability Agenda’ Ahead of AZ-03 Affordability Tele-Town Hall
WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), who serves as Chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ Lowering Costs Taskforce, announced a slate of bold new policies to tackle the cost-of-living crisis facing Americans. At a time when Arizonans are suffering, the New Affordability Agenda includes big new ideas to bring down the cost of prescription drugs, groceries, housing, utility bills, and childcare. It would also put money in workers’ pockets and abolish … Continue Reading
April 29, 2026
Ansari Introduces Legislation Establishing Clear 12-Hour Limit for ICE Detainee Stays in Temporary Holding Facilities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) introduced the Short-Term Holding Facilities Standards Restoration Act, alongside Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07). The bill addresses overcrowding at temporary ICE holding facilities, such as Mesa Gateway Airport’s Arizona Removal Operations Coordination Center (AROCC), and restores a clear 12-hour limit for detainee stays in ICE holding facilities. This follows the representatives’ unannounced … Continue Reading
April 23, 2026
Rep. Ansari, Senator Markey Demand Trump Admin Institute Protections for Iranian Nationals Residing in the United States
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) wrote to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Joseph Edlow, urging the Trump administration to immediately institute protections for Iranian nationals currently in the United States who cannot return home safely. … Continue Reading
April 22, 2026
Ansari Submits Nearly $44 Million in FY27 Community Project Funding Requests for AZ-03
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) announced that she submitted funding requests for 20 community projects in Arizona’s Third Congressional District totaling $43,779,000. “These 20 projects meet the critical needs of Arizona’s Third District, totaling over $43 million in requested federal funding with investments ranging from public safety and infrastructure to workforce development, healthcare, and innovation,” said Rep. Ansari. “I look forward to getting these … Continue Reading
April 21, 2026
Ansari Statement on Unfounded Attacks and Threats Against Family and Staff
WASHINGTON - Today, after more than 50 days of Donald Trump’s illegal war on Iran, Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement regarding unfounded attacks and threats against her family and staff: “I fully condemn the hateful rhetoric, lies, cruel and deliberate misinformation, and threats that my family, my staff, and I have been subjected to since the Iran War began nearly 8 weeks ago. These coordinated attacks and threats have only continued to worsen, most … Continue Reading
April 20, 2026
Ansari Demands Answers from Trump Admin for Civilian Harm in Iran Military Operations
WASHINGTON - Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding clarity on U.S. military actions between February 28, 2026, and April 7, 2026, which, according to independent monitoring by Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), have resulted in significant harm to civilian life and damage to civilian infrastructure. These actions, in addition to a series of wildly outrageous and threatening statements by President Trump and echoed across the … Continue Reading
April 15, 2026
Rep. Ansari Files Formal Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) filed Articles of Impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for repeatedly violating his oath of office and his duty to the Constitution. “Pete Hegseth broke his oath to the Constitution, put U.S. troops at grave risk through the unauthorized disclosure of classified information, engaged in abuse of office and conduct beneath the dignity of his office, and carried out unlawful military actions despite his obligation to … Continue Reading
April 10, 2026
Ansari, Stanton, Grijalva Demand Answers from ICE, DHS on Mesa Gateway Facility Conditions
PHOENIX - After a “shocking” oversight visit to the Arizona Removal Operations Coordination Center at Mesa Gateway Airport, U.S. Representatives Yasamin Ansari (AZ-03), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons demanding answers about conditions for detainees.“Upon entering the facility, we were shown the concrete cells where … Continue Reading
April 07, 2026
Rep. Ansari Statement On Temporary U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
PHOENIX - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement on the temporary U.S.-Iran Ceasefire: “I am momentarily relieved for the 90 million Iranians who just spent the worst 24 hours of their lives thinking they were about to face nothing short of a nuclear catastrophe—not the regime, but innocent civilians who have nothing to do with their government, and long for freedom. I’m also relieved for the American servicemembers who would have been placed in even … Continue Reading
April 06, 2026
ICYMI: Reps. Ansari and Grijalva Hold Community Oversight Briefing on Mass Detention Centers
PHOENIX - Last week, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), alongside Representative Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), hosted a community briefing in Central Phoenix titled “Stop Mass Detention Centers: An Arizona Community Oversight Briefing.” The briefing included members of the community who have been directly affected by President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policies, who shared their personal experiences and the profound impact these policies have had on their lives. The Representatives … Continue Reading
April 06, 2026
Rep. Ansari: Impeach Pete Hegseth
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) announced her intent to introduce Articles of Impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth: “Donald Trump’s deranged statements - including one on Easter Sunday - are further entrenching our country and our world in another devastating, never-ending war. He’s threatening war crimes that violate U.S. law and the Geneva Convention, on top of illegal actions and atrocities already committed at his direction-including violence that … Continue Reading
March 31, 2026
Ansari Introduces Legislative Package that Finally Recognizes Women’s Pain
WASHINGTON - 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 … Continue Reading
March 30, 2026
Ansari on Iran War: ‘It is Terrifying That We Have A Mentally Deranged Leader Here In The United States Putting The Rest Of The World In Such Danger’
WASHINGTON - 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 … Continue Reading
March 26, 2026
Ansari Delivers Floor Speech Demanding Independent Investigation Into Haitian Asylum Seeker’s Death in Arizona ICE Custody
WASHINGTON - 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 … Continue Reading
