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Washington, D.C. —  Today, Assistant Attorney General Matt Olsen announced changes to the Department of Justice’s “China Initiative,” including a change in name and focus to more accurately reflect the global security challenges facing the US without singling out China and promoting anti-Asian xenophobia and violence.

Washington, D.C. — On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and incarceration of over 120,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry during World War II.

Washington, D.C. —  Yesterday, the Senate confirmed Chantale Wong to be U.S. Director of the Asian Development Bank, with a rank of Ambassador. Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), had supported Ambassador Wong’s nomination and issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. —  The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act, a comprehensive package of science, commerce, trade, foreign policy, manufacturing, and education policy to improve American competitiveness. This bill includes $2 billion to support industries reliant on semiconductors, like automobiles and electronics and another $45 billion to improve supply chain resilience and manufacturing technology.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to welcome the Lunar New Year, which begins on February 1, 2022 and marks the Year of the Tiger:

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

Washington, D.C. —  Sunday, January 30 is Fred Korematsu Day, the birthday of Fred Korematsu, a Japanese American civil rights activist who objected to the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II.  In celebration of Fred Korematsu Day, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to honor him:

Washington, D.C. —  Today, the Biden Administration announced a new slate of judicial nominations, including three AAPIs at the U.S. District Court level: Nusrat Choudhury to the Eastern District of New York, Robert S. Huie to the Southern District of California, and Judge Nina Wang to the District of Colorado. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu issued the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) met with Department of Justice’s Assistant Attorney General, Matt Olsen, to express CAPAC’s concerns about the China Initiative, which is under review by the Department. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement: