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Washington DC – Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill and Report which included an amendment by Rep. Mike Honda (CA-17), a senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee, requiring an investigation into racial or religious profiling by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) has repeatedly called for TSA to audit its screening practices to guard against racial and religious profiling.
Washington, D.C.: Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), and Chairwoman Marcia Fudge (OH-11) of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), released the following statements in regards to H.R. 1911, which would attempt to reduce the federal deficit by saddling students and parents with additional student loan interest charges.
CAPAC Members Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Grace Meng, Ami Bera, Mark Takano, Judy Chu (Chair), Doris Matsui, Mike Honda, and Alan Lowenthal with D.C. Circuit court nominee Sri Srinivasan.
Washington DC – May 19th is National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, HIV/AIDS is a significant public health concern which is amplified and complicated by strong cultural stigmas. To mark API HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, CAPAC Vice Chair Rep. Madeleine Bordallo (GU) introduced a resolution “Supporting the goals and ideals of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.” Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) also released the following statements:
Washington DC—Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the judicial nominations of Sri Srinivasan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in an 18-0 vote and the nomination of Raymond T. Chen to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by voice vote. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements lauding the confirmations:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today marks the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), a time for all Americans to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched our nation’s history. To commemorate the month, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), introduced H.Res. 189. Senator Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaii plans to introduce a companion resolution in the U.S. Senate.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed the appointment of Derrick Kahala Watson to the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii. Watson is now the sole person of Native Hawaiian descent serving as an Article III judge, and only the fourth in United States history. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement congratulating Judge Watson:
Today, members of the Senate Gang of Eight – the bipartisan group of Senators negotiating comprehensive immigration reform – released their plan, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. Leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in response:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and other Congressional leaders introduced the Filipino Veterans Fairness Act. Members released the following statements:
Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the Hindu festival of Holi. Also known as the Festival of Colors, Holi marks the beginning of Spring and is celebrated by people across the world.