Ansari, Arizona House Democrats Respond to Secretary Noem’s Visit to Nogales
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03, Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Adelita S. Grijalva (AZ-07), released the following statements in response to Secretary Noem’s press conference in Nogales, Arizona: Representative Ansari: “I’m the proud daughter of immigrants - my parents fled Iran and a corrupt, authoritarian regime. I won’t sit by and watch as the country they saw as the shining example of democracy becomes an authoritarian regime as well. Under Kristi Noem’s … Continue Reading
February 04, 2026
Ansari Announces Over $17.7 Million in Community Project Funding Signed into Law for AZ-03
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) announced more than $17.7 million in her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Arizona’s Third Congressional District have been signed into law by the president. “I’m incredibly proud to see these projects over the finish line during a tumultuous time in D.C.,” said Rep. Ansari. “These diverse investments reflect what our community told us they need the most. I’m grateful to have worked with local partners to bring funding to … Continue Reading
January 26, 2026
Ansari Celebrates Over $2.1 Million in Community Project Funding for the City of Tolleson
PHOENIX - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) celebrated securing more than $2.107 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) via federal funding for the City of Tolleson to support critical infrastructure improvements. Ansari worked to secure the funding for the City of Tolleson during a period when Arizona’s 7th Congressional District went without representation following the passing of Rep. Raúl Grijalva and Speaker Mike Johnson’s refusal to swear in … Continue Reading
January 26, 2026
Ansari, Stanton, Grijalva, Kelly, Gallego espond to New Report Showing Arizona Families Paid Over $1,500 More in 2025 Due to Inflation Under Trump
Representatives Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07), alongside Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego responded to a new report from the Joint Economic Committee finding that Arizona families paid an average of $1,569 more in 2025 due to inflation during President Trump’s first year in office. The JEC analysis shows that inflation drove up costs across essential household expenses, including $188 more for housing and $251 more for transportation … Continue Reading
January 23, 2026
Reps. Yassamin Ansari and Dave Min Release Statement Condemning New Deportations to Iran
WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Dave Min (CA-47) released the following statement on reports of a scheduled deportation of at least 40 Iranian nationals back to Iran: “We are deeply disturbed by reports that the Trump administration plans to carry out a third deportation flight of Iranian nationals to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including LGBTQ and gay Iranians who face a death sentence by the regime. We previously sent a letter to Secretaries Rubio and Noem … Continue Reading
January 20, 2026
Rep. Ansari Led Bipartisan Press Conference and Candlelit Vigil in Support of Iranian Protestors
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), the first Iranian American Democrat elected to Congress, led a bipartisan candlelight vigil in support of Iranian protestors in front of the United States Capitol. “We’re gathered here tonight to express unwavering support for the people of Iran, millions of whom bravely took to the streets and risked their lives to demand economic opportunity, human rights, dignity, and freedom,” said Rep. Ansari. “I am humbled to see so many of my … Continue Reading
January 14, 2026
Rep. Ansari Hosts First Shadow Hearing on Housing Affordability
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari, Chairwoman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Lowering Costs Taskforce, hosted the Taskforce’s first shadow hearing, titled “Building the New American Dream: Lowering Housing Costs for All.” The shadow hearing brought together Members of Congress, housing policy experts, and frontline advocates to confront the housing affordability crisis impacting families in Arizona and across the country. Joining Rep. Ansari as co-hosts were … Continue Reading
January 13, 2026
Rep. Ansari Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Expressing Support for Protesters Demanding a Free and Democratic Iran
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) led a bipartisan group in introducing a resolution commending the bravery and resolve of the Iranian people in their fight for a free and democratic Iran and opposing the brutality of the Islamic Republic, which uses violent military force to suppress civilian protesters. Ansari is the daughter of Iranian immigrants and the first Iranian American Democrat elected to Congress. The resolution also urges immediate expansion of … Continue Reading
January 08, 2026
Rep. Ansari Secures Over $9.8 Million for Seven Arizona Projects in Minibus Funding Package
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) celebrated the successful House passage of more than $9.8 million in federal funding for seven community-focused projects across Arizona’s 3rd Congressional District as part of the bipartisan, conferenced Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment funding package. “These investments represent the priorities of our community—supporting innovation, public safety, transportation, and critical … Continue Reading
January 08, 2026
Rep. Ansari Cosponsors Legislation to Impeach Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, Delivers Floor Speech Calling for Accountability and Oversight of ICE Following the Murder of Renee Nicole Good
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) delivered a floor speech condemning Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) under the Trump Administration, including the leadership of Kristi Noem and Stephen Miller, following the killing of U.S. citizen Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis. Rep. Ansari called for an independent and immediate investigation, and announced she would join as an original cosponsor of Articles of Impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and plans to … Continue Reading
January 03, 2026
Ansari Statement on Trump Actions in Venezuela
PHOENIX -- Today, Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement on Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela: "Last night, Donald Trump carried out yet another illegal act of war in Venezuela, capturing the country’s illegitimate and brutal dictator, Nicolas Maduro. This is action that Congress did not authorize and the American people did not ask for. It is a profound abuse of power by an unrestrained U.S. president. "Trump’s explanations for this action have incredibly … Continue Reading
December 18, 2025
Ansari, Stanton, Grijalva Call on Ciscomani to Keep His Word and Back Clean ACA Tax Credit Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, after four House Republicans joined all House Democrats in forcing a vote on a clean, three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits, Arizona Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) released the following statement: “Extending these tax credits is the only realistic way to lower premiums and protect health coverage for working families. Four Republicans chose people over politics and joined Democrats in … Continue Reading
December 17, 2025
Ansari Spearheads Hearing to Standardize Procedures for Geothermal Permitting and Projects
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) led a hearing as Ranking Member of the Energy and Minerals Subcommittee of the Natural Resources Committee on nine bills on geothermal energy development, including her legislation, the Geothermal Gold Book Development Act. Ansari’s 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 … Continue Reading
December 17, 2025
Ansari Releases New Video Highlighting First Year in Congress
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released a new video recapping her first year in office. The video highlights how, from day one, she has shown up relentlessly to fight for the people of Arizona’s Third District and take on Donald Trump and Republicans’ authoritarian agenda. WATCH Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03): I'm Yassamin Ansari, and it is the honor of my life to represent Phoenix, Glendale and Guadalupe. This year was my first as a U.S. … Continue Reading
December 12, 2025
Ansari Statement on Kilmar Abrego Garcia Release from ICE Custody
WASHINGTON - Yesterday, following the news that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was released from ICE custody after District Judge Paula Xinis’ ruling, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement: “Due process at work. I traveled to El Salvador because Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s case was always about more than one man. It was about all of our constitutional rights. Donald Trump and his Administration made a mistake, blatantly violating our laws, and it led to months-long torture … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Ansari Stands Fiercely in Support of Afghan Asylum Seekers
WASHINGTON - This week, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemning the Trump Administration’s calls for sweeping immigration restrictions from asylum seekers from Afghanistan, the suspension of lawful admissions, and even the illegal denaturalization of American citizens. “Afghan partners who assisted the U.S. mission in Afghanistan over two decades did so at significant personal … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
Ansari Statement on National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)
WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) released the following statement after voting no on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: “I voted no on this year's National Defense Authorization Act because I cannot support the blatant, unlawful overreach of Donald Trump and his Administration. I’ve seen firsthand how their abuse of power has terrorized communities across Arizona and throughout our country. I offered four common-sense, bipartisan amendments … Continue Reading
December 09, 2025
Ansari Supports Family of Late Constituent in Securing Emergency Visa
PHOENIX - Last week, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) met with Mr. Matt Mason, former caregiver to one of her constituents, Ms. Petronille Tuyisenge, who recently passed away from late-stage ovarian cancer. In the weeks before Ms. Tuyisenge’s passing, Mr. Mason contacted Rep. Ansari’s office seeking assistance in obtaining expedited travel authorization for Ms. Tuyisenge’s sister who was traveling from Kigali, Rwanda. Because of Ansari’s actions, her sister’s visa was approved a month … Continue Reading
December 04, 2025
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
