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CAPAC Calls out Trump’s Broken Promises to Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
February 26, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) held a press conference highlighting how President Trump and his administration have broken their promises to Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) across the country.

Joint Statement from CAPAC Chair Grace Meng and Rep. Tim Kennedy on Death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam
February 26, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, CAPAC Chair Grace Meng (NY-06) and Rep. Tim Kennedy (NY-26) issued the following joint statement on the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam:

Issues: Immigration Task Force
CAPAC Chair Meng Statement on the 2026 State of the Union Address to Congress
February 24, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Grace Meng (NY-06) released the following statement on President Trump’s State ofthe Union address to Congress:

Velázquez, Markey, Meng, Clarke, and Espaillat Condemn SBA Policy Barring Immigrant Entrepreneurs from Loan Programs
February 24, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Senate Small Business Committee Ranking Member Edward J.

Issues: Economic Development & Workforce Task Force
CAPAC Chair Meng Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Trump's Tariffs as Unconstitutional
February 20, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep.

Issues: Economic Development & Workforce Task Force
Chair Meng Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate Lunar New Year
February 17, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, today announced the introduction of her bipartisan resolution to honor the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year, which is celebrated by millions of people across the United States and around the world.

CAPAC Leaders Oppose Republican Bill to Disenfranchise Minority Voters
February 12, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng (NY-06) and CAPAC Civil Rights and Voting Rights Task Force Chair Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) issued a joint statement following House passage of H.R. 7296, the SAVE America Act:

Issues: Civil Rights & Voting Rights Task Force
CAPAC, House and Senate Democrats Welcome Buddhist Monks on Walk for Peace
February 11, 2026
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CAPAC Chair Meng Denounces Trump Policy to Block Immigrants from Accessing SBA Loans
February 10, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Rep.

Issues: Economic Development & Workforce Task Force
CAPAC Welcomes New Associate Member Rep. Andrea Salinas
February 6, 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) welcomed Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) as an Associate Member for the 119th Congress, bringing the total membership of the Caucus to 84 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. 

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