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Washington, D.C. — Today, the leadership of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the Oval Office to discuss critical priorities for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Meeting attendees included CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu, First Vice Chair Rep.

CAPAC Members Applaud Nomination of Erika Moritsugu as Deputy Assistant to the President and Asian American and Pacific Islander Senior Liaison

Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to celebrate Vaisakhi, which marks the birth of the global Sikh community.

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

Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to commemorate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins at sundown tonight.

CAPAC Leadership

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

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced the nomination of C.S. Eliot Kang as Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Non-Proliferation. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement praising the nomination:

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced the nomination of John Tien as Deputy Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement praising the nomination:

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate eleven judicial candidates, including four history-making Asian American candidates. This includes Judge Zahid N. Quaraishi to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, who will be the first Muslim American federal judge; Judge Florence Y. Pan to the U.S.

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced additional actions to respond to the rise in anti-Asian violence and to address the inequalities Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have faced throughout the coronavirus pandemic.