Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Task Force
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC). CAPAC was first chaired by Secretary Norman Y. Mineta when he represented the 15th congressional district of California in the House of Representatives.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Micah W.J. Smith and Judge Shanlyn A.S. Park to serve as United States District Judges for the District of Hawaii. Upon the swearing-in of Smith, all the Article III judges on a U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House released its first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Communities comprising the White House Initiative on Asian Amer
Washington, D.C. — The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 2741, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which provides $1.5 trillion to fund the Federal government through fiscal year 2022. Congressional Asian Pacific Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) leadership met with President Biden, Vice President Harris, and senior White House officials to discuss policy priorities for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) met with Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House. The meeting, which comes during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, followed a meeting between CAPAC leaders and President Biden in April, which Vice President Harris also attended.
Washington, D.C. — Today, President Joe Biden took executive action to renew the federal government’s commitment to promote racial equity, including signing a Presidential Memorandum to condemn and combat racism, xenophobia, and intolerance against Asian Americans and Pacific Islander in the United States.
Washington, D.C. – Today marks the beginning of Filipino American History Month, which is celebrated throughout October to commemorate the 16th century arrival of the first Filipinos to what is now the United States. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the occasion: