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Washington, D.C. – Today, the White House announced its intent to nominate Nani A. Coloretti to be the Deputy Secretary for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:

Washington, D.C. – Today, the United States Senate confirmed Vince Girdhari Chhabria by a 58-41 vote to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. He is the first person of South Asian descent to ever serve as an Article III judge in California’s history.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements regarding the Japanese Latin American experience during World War II:  

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

Washington, D.C. – Seventy two years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which led to the internment of over 120,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in observance of the Day of Remembrance:  

Washington, D.C. – Today, the White House announced its intent to nominate Dr. Jane Chu to Chair the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to congratulate Dr. Chu:

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement in honor of Black History Month:

Washington, D.C. – Today, the White House nominated Norman C. Bay as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). If confirmed, Bay would only be the third Asian American to head a government department or agency during the President’s second term. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements: