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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Starting on Thursday, July 22, Nisha Ramachandran will assume the position of Executive Director of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), the first South Asian American to serve in this role. Ms. Ramachandran most recently managed her own consulting business that focused on AAPI advocacy.

Washington, D.C. — Amid an historic spike in anti-Asian violence and a heightened political focus on China, leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) have issued guidance to every Member of Congress urging them to “avoid xenophobic rhetoric that exacerbates the bigotry and racism facing Asian Americans.” The guidance, signed by CAPAC Chair Rep.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Biden announced that he was nominating Rahul Gupta for National Director of Drug Control Policy and Lisa Wang for Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance at the Department of Commerce.

Washington, D.C. — The US Senate today voted 53-46 to confirm Seema Nanda as the Solicitor for the Department of Labor. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements applauding the Senate’s 50-47 vote to confirm Julie Su to be the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor: 

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:

Washington, D.C. — July marks National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month which brings awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face regarding mental health in the US.