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Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) observed the fourth annual National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Day Against Bullying and Hate. This date falls on the birthday of Vincent Chin, who was brutally murdered in 1982 in a hate crime. CAPAC Members released the following statements:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):
Washington, D.C. — In the wake of the tragedy in Buffalo, NY this past Saturday, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):
Washington, D.C. — Today, May 10, marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day, which falls during both Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. AANHPI Mental Health Day promotes awareness of mental health issues that are unique to the AANHPI community.
Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) will now require lenders to ask applicants for their language preference during the home purchase process. The Enterprises will mandate usage of the Supplemental Consumer Information Form (SCIF) for any home loans they purchase.
Washington, D.C. — Earlier this week, President Biden named Jasjit Singh as Executive Director of SelectUSA, a government-wide program housed within the International Trade Administration that is tasked with attracting foreign direct investment to the United States. Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), had supported Mr. Singh’s appointment and issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Today, as we mourn the passing of Secretary Norman Mineta, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in his honor:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):
Washington, D.C. — May is Asian Pacific American 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) released the following statements:
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.
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):
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: