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WASHINGTON, DC – Seventy one years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which led to the internment of over 120,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry during World War II. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional leadership released the following statements in observance of the Day of Remembrance:

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements regarding the Japanese Latin American experience during World War II in conjunction with observing this year’s Day of Remembrance:

Washington, DC—Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) announced its officers for the 113^th Congress: Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) was re-elected as caucus Chair, Rep. Madeleine Bordallo (GU) as Vice Chair, Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41) as Whip, and Rep. Mike Honda (CA-17) as Chair Emeritus. CAPAC officers released the following statements:

WASHINGTON DC - Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Mike Honda (CA-17), CAPAC Immigration Taskforce Chair introduced the Reuniting Families Act in the House of Representatives. The bill helps ensure that visas are allocated efficiently, while alleviating lengthy wait times that keep legal immigrants, and their loved ones overseas, separated for years. It also eliminates discrimination in immigration law against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans and their foreign-born partners.

Washington, DC – In honor of the Lunar New Year and to welcome in the Year of the Snake, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional leaders released the following statements:

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair: “As Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I send my warmest greetings to everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year. May you have healthy, happy and prosperous Year of the Snake!”

Washington DC—Today, President Obama nominated Raymond T. Chen to a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. CAPAC Members released the following statements lauding this nomination:

Washington, DC – Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) unveiled its top priorities for a common sense immigration process.