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WASHINGTON, D.C. — May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of the history, the immeasurable contributions, and achievements of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. To commemorate this month-long celebration, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statements:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, USA Today published a joint opinion piece by Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Members Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08). Rep. Chu serves as Chair of CAPAC, and Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor.
WASHINGTON, DC — On April 15, 2021, a gunman killed eight individuals, including four Sikh community members, at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis, IN. Ahead of the second anniversary of this tragedy, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28):
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Equal Pay Day, the date when AANHPI women’s average earnings catch up to what white, non-Hispanic men made in the previous year. On average, AANHPI women make only 80 cents on the dollar compared to white men, and disaggregated data show significantly wider gaps.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule to implement small business lending data collection requirements as set forth in section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus joined José Díaz-Balart Reports on MSNBC for their first joint interview in the 118th Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the month of Ramadan, which begins tonight at sunset. Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar for Muslims, who spend their days fasting from sunrise to sunset, giving charity, and engaging in worship and reflection.
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28):
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) confirmed four new Executive Members and five new Associate Members for the 118th Congress, bringing the total membership of the Caucus to 72 Members of the U.S. House and Senate.
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and new Members issued the following statements:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28):