Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the Iranian Temporary Immigration Relief Act, legislation I introduced alongside Congressman Tom Suozzi to provide temporary protected status and work authorization to eligible Iranian nationals already living in the United States. Our bill is about fairness. It is about keeping a promise to people who followed the law, complied with every immigration requirement, and came to this country to study, research, innovate, and contribute. It is also personal to me. My father came to the United States as a student.
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Yassamin Ansari
Representative · Arizona · Democrat
Yassamin Ansari
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Madam Speaker, ICE, the President's paramilitary secret police force, continues to roam American streets and murder people in broad daylight and in cold blood. First, it was Ruben Ray Martinez in March 2025, but ICE covered it up and kept it from the public. Then, it was Alex Pretti and Renee Good. ICE shot and killed these two innocent people in Minnesota who had done nothing more than exercise their constitutional right to protest and free speech.
Biography
Yassamin Ansari, a former climate policy advisor, was elected to represent Arizona’s 3rd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024. Drawing on her experience addressing global environmental challenges, she prioritizes climate action, affordable housing, and immigration reform. Ansari has played a key role in introducing legislation to expand clean energy jobs in Arizona and serves on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. She approaches her work with a practical, data-driven mindset, ensuring her district’s diverse voices are represented in national policy decisions.
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2025–PresentRepresented Arizona's 3rd congressional district for 1 term.
Member, Phoenix City Council
2021–2024Elected in a 2021 runoff and served on the Phoenix City Council until resigning in March 2024 to focus on her congressional campaign.
Climate Policy Staff, Office of the UN Secretary-General
Selected for The John Gardner Fellowship Program after graduation and began working in the office of UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on climate-related initiatives.
Climate Action Organizer and Summit Planner
Helped plan major international climate gatherings including the Climate Action 2016 Summit, the Global Climate Action Summit, and the first UN Youth Climate Summit.
Policy Focus
Science, Technology, Communications10%
International Affairs10%
Housing and Community Development10%
Immigration10%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Yassamin Ansari's record in Congress.
Climate Action Plan
Led the adoption of Phoenix's first comprehensive Climate Action Plan to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability.
Heat Response and Mitigation
Championed the creation of Phoenix's Office of Heat Response and Mitigation to address extreme heat impacts.
Affordable Housing Funding
Secured funding for affordable housing initiatives to address homelessness and increase housing availability in Phoenix.
Public Transit Expansion
Advanced investments in public transit, including light rail and bus system improvements, to increase transportation access.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Natural Resources
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
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