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Washington, D.C. — Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act and provide additional legal protections for marriage equality. Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. — Last Saturday evening, a Seattle man repeatedly drove past Representative Pramila Jayapal’s home, yelling xenophobic obscenities and threatening Rep. Jayapal’s life. On Monday, according to the Seattle Police Department, the man responsible made his first appearance in court. Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced five new federal judicial nominees — including two women who would be the first Asian Americans to serve in their respective roles, once confirmed by the Senate. Cindy K. Chung, who most recently served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, has been nominated for the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

Washington, D.C. — Today, on the first day of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month — which brings awareness to the struggles racial and ethnic minorities, including Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs), face when seeking care and support regarding mental illnesses — Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:

Washington, D.C. — Today, on the heels of the ninth anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder — a decision which ruled two provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 unconstitutional — members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) renewed their commitment to defend our communities’ right to vote. CAPAC members released the following statements:

CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):

Washington, D.C. — Today, following its passage in Congress, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will head to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Following the recent tragedies in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, Uvalde, and many others, this critical legislation signals a path forward in keeping our communities safe from needless violence. Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), has released the following statement:

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Supreme Court announced their decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade — which has been law of the land for nearly fifty years.  Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), has released the following statement:

CAPAC Members Commemorate the 40^th Anniversary of the Murder of Vincent Chin