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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan, a $1.9 trillion economic recovery package to support families, workers, businesses, and health care providers through the coronavirus crisis. This was the last legislative hurdle before the bill heads to President Biden’s desk.
Washington, D.C. — On Tuesday, March 2, Dr. Seuss Enterprises announced that they would stop publishing six books by the late Dr. Seuss that included racist imagery or text.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements applauding President Joe Biden’s nomination of Dilawar Syed to be the Deputy Administrator of the Small Business Administration:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
Washington, D.C. — Today, Neera Tanden, President Biden’s nominee to be the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, announced that she would be withdrawing her candidacy for the position. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) voted to endorse the bicameral U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, President Biden’s bold, inclusive, and humane framework for the future of the United States immigration system. In addition to creating a path to citizenship for millions of immigrants already here, the U.S.
Washington, D.C. — Today, President Joe Biden nominated Kiran Ahuja to be the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). As the head of OPM, Ahuja will play a vital role in protecting and empowering federal employees while promoting a federal workforce that looks more like America. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) sent a letter to all 100 Members of the U.S. Senate reiterating strong support for Neera Tanden’s confirmation to be President Biden’s Director of the Office of Management and Budget.
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. This day is recognized annually in the Japanese American community as the Day of Remembrance.
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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 12, 2021 and marks the Year of the Ox:
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Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair: