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February 7, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) has welcomed ten new Associate Members to its ranks: Representatives Karen Bass (CA-33), Howard Berman (CA-28), Susan Davis (CA-53), Janice Hahn (CA-36), Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-14), Grace Napolitano (CA-38), Linda Sanchez (CA-39), Adam Schiff (CA-29), Adam Smith (WA-09), and Chris Van Hollen (MD-08). The full caucus membership now stands at 40 Members, the largest that CAPAC has been in its 18 year history since it became a dues-paying caucus.


February 6, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Following the airing of former Congressman Pete Hoekstra’s racially charged political ad during the Super Bowl last night, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement:


February 3, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Making good on one of the President’s promises from his State of the Union address, the Obama Administration has announced the creation of a new financial crimes task force.  The task force will be charged with investigating those responsible for the misconduct that contributed to the financial crisis.  In response to the announcement, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and Congressman Al Green (TX-9), Chair of the CAPAC Taskforce on Housing, released the following statements.


January 30, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional Leaders released the following statements in honor of California’s second annual Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution:


January 26, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Following the Army’s recommendation to drop involuntary manslaughter charges against one of the soldiers held in the death of Private Danny Chen’s, Representative Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statement:


January 25, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC—Following President Obama’s State of the Union address, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statement:


January 23, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement applauding Senator Charles Schumer’s (D-NY) decision to recommend Ms. Lorna Schofield to the White House as a potential nominee for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York:


January 23, 2012

WASHINGTON, DC – In honor of the Lunar New Year and to welcome in the Year of the Dragon, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional leaders released the following statements:

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), CAPAC Chairwoman: “As Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I send my warmest greetings and best wishes to everyone celebrating Lunar New Year. I hope the Year of the Dragon brings good health, great fortune and success to you and your families!”


January 19, 2012

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following a series of high-profile hazing incidents endured by members of the United States Armed Services, CAPAC Chair Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32) along with 12 other Members of Congress sent a letter Friday to the House Armed Services Committee and House Oversight and Government Reform Committees requesting a hearing on the military’s hazing and harassment prevention polities.