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April 26, 2022

Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed H.R. 3525, CAPAC First Vice-Chair Rep. Grace Meng’s Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act. The bill will authorize a commission to study the potential creation of a national museum dedicated to Asian Pacific American history.


April 15, 2022

Washington, D.C. — One year ago today, a gunman killed eight individuals, including four Sikh community members, at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis, IN.  Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the one year anniversary of this tragedy.

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


April 13, 2022

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden nominated Judge John Z. Lee to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Upon confirmation, Judge Lee would be the first Asian American appellate judge on the Seventh Circuit. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:


April 8, 2022

Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by the Senate to the United States Supreme Court by a vote of 53 to 47. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:


April 7, 2022

Washington, D.C. — Today, CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement after being appointed to the America COMPETES Act conference committee:


April 1, 2022

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.


March 29, 2022

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate voted to confirm Nani Coloretti as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu issued the following statement:


March 18, 2022

Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to celebrate Holi, the South Asian holiday known as the Festival of Colors:

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


March 16, 2022

Washington, D.C. — One year ago today, a gunman sought out and entered three Asian-owned spas in Georgia, opened fire, and killed eight people, including six Asian women. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) issued the following statements:

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


March 15, 2022

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and Georgia Representatives Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07), Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Nikema Williams (GA-05) along with 66 of their colleagues introduced a resolution to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the March 16th Atlanta spa shootings and reaffirm the House of Representatives’ commitment to combating anti-Asian hate.