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Washington, DC—Today, in response to the bipartisan immigration reform framework announced by a group of four Democratic senators and four Republican senators, CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu and CAPAC Immigration Taskforce Chair Rep. Honda released the following statements:

Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) joined Democratic leaders in reintroducing the Voter Empowerment Act. This comprehensive voting rights legislation aims to modernize our voter registration system, ensure equal access to the ballot box for all Americans, and prohibit voter caging and other deceptive practices that keep people from exercising their constitutional right to vote. 

Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements recognizing January 13^th as Korean American Day and celebrating the 110^th anniversary of the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States:

Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that effective March 4, 2013, certain visa applicants will be able to file for family unity waivers, reducing immigration wait time and making it easier for families to stay together.  Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and Congressman Mike Honda (CA-15), CAPAC Immigration Taskforce Chair, released the following statement:

Washington--Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements on the passing of Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii:

WASHINGTON—Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement on the passing of Senator Daniel K. Inouye of Hawaii:

WASHINGTON—Today, the United States Senate confirmed Lorna Schofield to a seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and Congressman Mike Honda (CA-15), CAPAC Chair Emeritus, released the following statements congratulating Ms. Schofield and commending the United States Senate, especially Senators Reid and Schumer for this historic confirmation:

Washington D.C.--This morning, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-32) met with Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair-elect Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15) and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair-elect Marcia Fudge (OH-11) to discuss plans to collaborate in the upcoming Congress.