Sworn in for the 119th Congress on Source
Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Yassamin Ansari says congressional committees should conduct oversight to hold the Trump administration accountable for its handling of the conflict with Iran and for corruption she says has taken place.
Context: She does not specify particular investigations, hearings, or other oversight actions.
Yassamin Ansari wants Congress to pass legislation prohibiting its members from trading stocks. She says the ban would help address corruption in Washington.
Context: Statement dated November 6, 2026. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Ansari supports reinstating the assault weapons ban that Congress allowed to expire in 2004. She says the goal is to keep dangerous weapons out of the wrong hands.
Context: The passage does not describe the ban’s proposed scope or exceptions.
Ansari says she will fight for legislation guaranteeing reproductive rights nationwide. She links this commitment to protecting people’s control over their own bodies and medical decisions.
Context: The passage does not specify the legislation’s provisions.
Ansari supports reaching 100% net zero by 2050 and establishing programs to mitigate extreme heat. She calls for a 100% clean energy grid, weatherizing homes and buildings, and federal investment in high-speed rail and public transit across the country and in cities, with the aim of making travel less dependent on cars and planes.
Context: The passage does not define how net zero would be measured or specify the programs, funding, or timeline for the proposed investments.
Ansari supports a leading U.S. role in helping developing nations become more resilient to climate change. She identifies funding programs through the International Affairs Budget as a way to provide that support, citing climate-related displacement and risks of conflict as concerns.
Context: The passage does not specify funding amounts or particular programs.
Ansari says she will pursue legislation to address asylum processing and visa backlogs and create a path to legal status for millions of undocumented immigrants, including essential farmworkers, temporary protected status recipients, and Dreamers. She also supports immigration changes that would allow people from around the world to start technology companies in the United States.
Context: The passage does not specify the legislation’s eligibility rules or implementation details.
Ansari says she would invest in public education, reduce student debt, and raise the federal minimum wage. She presents these measures as part of an effort to help wages keep pace with rising living costs and expand access to quality jobs for the next generation.
Context: Statement dated September 6, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Ansari supports legislation that creates more pathways to homeownership. She also says she will work to secure Phoenix’s fair share of federal housing choice voucher funding. Her Housing Crisis Response Act would invest in affordable housing and homeownership, with the stated aim of helping residents competing with out-of-state corporate investors.
Context: Statement dated September 6, 2024. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Yassamin Ansari supports halting construction of additional massive data centers until a comprehensive plan is in place to protect water supplies, the electrical grid, and Arizona ratepayers. She also calls for addressing Arizona’s historic water crisis and prioritizing the state’s residents.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 10, 2026.