Representative Ansari, Senator Markey Introduce Legislation to Help Families Pay their Heating and Cooling Bills
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey introduced the Heating and Cooling Relief Act, bold legislation to significantly expand and modernize the severely underfunded Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The bill would ensure year-round access to affordable and reliable heating and cooling for lower-income households who experience disproportionately high energy burdens.Despite the urgent need for relief, in 2023, only about 18 … Continue Reading
April 01, 2025
Ansari Blasts Republican Voter Suppression Bill
WASHINGTON - This week, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Defend The Vote Action Fund Executive Director Brian Lemek published an op-ed in U.S. News & World Report in opposition to the SAVE Act, which the House is expected to vote on this week. The Republican bill to curb ballot box access and purge voter lists has expensive, duplicative, and overly burdensome requirements that will block millions of eligible Americans from voting. “This onerous requirement is both insulting and … Continue Reading
March 31, 2025
Ansari, Gallego, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Affordable Housing Access in Fast-Growing Cities
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), a member of the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, along with Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Representatives Dina Titus (NV-01), and Greg Stanton (AZ-04), introduced the Housing Vouchers Fairness Act to update the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) decades-old Housing Choice Voucher allocation formula. “Everyone deserves … Continue Reading
March 27, 2025
Ansari to Introduce Bill to Keep Arizonans Cool, Combat Urban Heat Islands
WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) announced she would introduce the House companion of Senator Ruben Gallego's (D-AZ) Excess Urban Heat Mitigation Act. The bill would create a competitive grant program to provide funding to combat the causes and consequences of urban heat islands. “This week, Phoenix broke our own record when Sky Harbor hit 99 degrees on March 25. The climate crisis is the most pressing issue for our generation,” said Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the … Continue Reading
March 25, 2025
Ansari, Stanton Call on Secretary of Defense to Reinstate Stories of Arizona Tribal Service Members
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Reps. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Greg Stanton (AZ-04) urged Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to reinstate the stories of two Native American service members to the Department of Defense’s website. “We write to request the immediate reinstatement of two courageous Arizonans, Pima/Akimel O’odham Marine Pfc. Ira Hayes and Hopi Army Specialist Lori Ann Piestewa, to the Department of Defense (DOD) website,” wrote Reps. Ansari and Stanton. “Other mistakenly removed … Continue Reading
March 25, 2025
Rep. Ansari Introduces New Bill to Cut Red Tape, Update Permitting Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), who serves as the Ranking Member on the House Natural Resources Energy and Minerals Subcommittee introduced new legislation aimed at modernizing the permitting systems at the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). "My bill cuts red tape, saves taxpayers money, and makes it easier for Americans to navigate the permitting process, hauling the long-outdated system into the 21st Century” said Rep. Ansari. “As the Ranking Member of … Continue Reading
March 24, 2025
Rep. Ansari Introduces Legislation Honoring Nowruz and Designating Iranian American Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) introduced legislation expressing support for the establishment of Iranian American Heritage Month in the United States and, along with Representative Zoe Lofgren, recognizing the cultural significance of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. These pieces of legislation seek to celebrate the rich traditions, history, and contributions of Iranian Americans to the fabric of our nation. “As the first Iranian American Democrat elected to … Continue Reading
March 22, 2025
Arizona Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari Delivers Weekly Democratic Address
PHOENIX — Following the nationwide Medicaid Day of Action, Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari delivered House Democrats’ Weekly Democratic Address. Rep. Ansari spoke from her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona and sounded off against Congressional Republicans’ plans to put accessible and affordable healthcare on the chopping block, gutting Medicaid, and devastating children, parents, people with disabilities, seniors in nursing homes, and America’s most vulnerable.In her address, Rep. Ansari also shared … Continue Reading
March 20, 2025
ICYMI: Rep. Ansari Hosts Max Capacity Town Hall, District Events in Arizona
PHOENIX - This week, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) hosted a series of local events during the congressional district work period focused on conversations with constituents highlighting the impact of dangerous Trump-Musk policies. On Monday, Rep. Ansari joined a virtual town hall with over 150 members of the Arizona Disability Advocacy Coalition. They discussed the devastating impacts that cuts to Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, housing assistance and transportation will have on … Continue Reading
March 19, 2025
Ansari, Schnieder Lead Letter Demanding President Trump Reverse Course On Potential Reinstatement of Discriminatory Travel Ban
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Brad Schneider (IL-10), led over 30 of their colleagues in a letter to President Trump expressing concern and opposition to the proposed reinstatement of his discriminatory travel ban. The letter comes amid reports that his administration is considering a ban on as many as 43 countries. The lawmakers highlighted economic concerns, risks to national security, and impacts to international cooperation as potential consequences … Continue Reading
March 14, 2025
Ansari Blasts Republican CR That Will Hurt Arizonans
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) slammed Congressional Republicans and those who joined them to pass a partisan continuing resolution that would cut a blank check to Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and slash funding for programs that serve Arizonans, from housing assistance to veterans benefits. “Today, the Senate failed to meet the moment. By not stepping up to block this Republican CR that will quite literally take food from families in need and funding from veterans … Continue Reading
March 14, 2025
Ansari Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition
PHOENIX - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) invited high school students from across Arizona’s Third Congressional District to participate in the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. This nationwide contest provides young artists the opportunity to showcase their talent, with the winning piece displayed in the U.S. Capitol and runner-up pieces displayed in Ansari’s district office. “Art has the power to inspire, tell stories, and bring communities together. I encourage high school … Continue Reading
March 13, 2025
Rep. Yassamin Ansari Statement on the Passing of Rep. Raúl Grijalva
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement following the news of the passing of Rep. Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07): “I’m devastated to hear of the passing of my colleague Raul Grijalva. He was a fighter for Arizonans and a champion for Indigenous communities and our planet. We will all miss him dearly. My thoughts are with his family, friends, loved ones, and constituents.” … Continue Reading
March 13, 2025
ICYMI: Rep. Yassamin Ansari Hosts Tele-Town Hall with Attorney General Kris Mayes
PHOENIX - Yesterday, more than 12,500 Arizonans tuned into Representative Yassamin Ansari’s (AZ-03) Tele-Town Hall with Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, where they provided crucial updates to constituents on federal lawsuits, the damaging effects of harmful budget cuts proposed by Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and ongoing efforts to fight back against these policies that threaten Arizona families. “Right now, we’re seeing so many extreme actions from the Trump administration—from attempts to … Continue Reading
March 12, 2025
Ansari Joins Effort to Ratify Historic Navajo Tribes Water Rights Settlement
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) alongside Representatives Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06) and Greg Stanton (AZ-04), David Schweikert (AZ-01), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07), Eli Crane (AZ-01), and Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego introduced the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Act (NAIWRSA) of 2025. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation ratifies and funds the Northeastern Arizona Indian Water Rights Settlement Agreement, resolving one of Arizona’s … Continue Reading
March 10, 2025
Ansari to Vote “No” on House Republican CR
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) announced she would not support the partisan Continuing Resolution introduced by House Republicans this weekend. “This is not a ‘clean’ continuing resolution, but a bill that hurts many of my constituents. The Republican CR recklessly cuts billions in funding for critical programs, including veterans’ healthcare and rental assistance,” said Rep. Ansari. “Additionally, its passage would tee up the legislative process needed for Donald … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Rep. Ansari Hosts DACA Recipient as Guest at Trump’s Address to Joint Session of Congress
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) announced she would host a DACA recipient and high school math teacher from Arizona’s Third District, as her guest for President Donald Trump’s Address to the Joint Session of Congress.“I am deeply honored to have Yadira Garcia join me as my guest for the Joint Session of Congress. She embodies the American Dream—resilient, hardworking, and committed to her students and community,” said Rep. Ansari. “Since Donald Trump took office, … Continue Reading
February 27, 2025
Ansari Cosponsors American Dream and Promise Act
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 26, 2025 Contact: Kaitlin Hooker kaitlin.hooker@mail.house.gov Ansari Cosponsors American Dream and Promise Act Legislation would provide Dreamers, TPS holders, and DED beneficiaries with a pathway to citizenshipWASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) cosponsored the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act of 2025, alongside co-authors of the bill, Representatives Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY-07) and Yvette Clarke (D-NY-09), and … Continue Reading
February 19, 2025
Rep. Yassamin Ansari Visits Local Head Start Program to Discuss Federal Funding
PHOENIX - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) visited the Pendergast Early Learning Center, part of the Greater Phoenix Urban League Head Start program, to tour the facility, meet with staff and parents, and read with the students. Her visit comes as President Trump’s proposed freeze on federal funding threatens the future of Head Start programs that rely on federal funding to provide early childhood education to Arizona kids. “Pendergast Early Learning Center is essential to so many … Continue Reading
February 12, 2025
Ansari Introduces First Legislation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFebruary 12, 2025 Contact: Kaitlin Hooker kaitlin.hooker@mail.house.gov Ansari Introduces First Legislation Ansari Resolution Celebrates the Legacy and Contributions of Immigrants and Opposes Discriminatory Immigration Policies WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) introduced a House resolution titled “Celebrating the Legacy and Contributions of Immigrants and Opposing Discriminatory Immigration Policies.” Ansari’s newly introduced legislation stands in … Continue Reading
