CAPAC Members Praise President Obama’s Appointment of Cecilia Muñoz as White House Director of the Domestic Policy Council

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, following President Obama’s appointment of Cecilia Muñoz as White House Director of the Domestic Policy Council, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, issued the following statement:

Congresswoman Judy Chu, CAPAC Chairwoman (CA-32):  “Cecilia Muñoz brings a record of distinction to her new role as Director of the Domestic Policy Council.  As the Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I appreciate Ms. Munoz’s passion for civil rights advocacy and her efforts to improve the lives of minorities in our country.  Having personally met with her twice last year, I know firsthand how passionate she is about protecting civil rights and fixing our broken immigration system.  I would like to commend President Obama on this exceptional appointment, and Congratulate Ms. Muñoz on her new position.”

Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-31): “I applaud President Obama's superb choice of Cecilia Muñoz as the Director of White House Domestic Policy Council.  Cecilia is a proven leader with a lifetime of public service and a dedication to working relentlessly on behalf of the American people.  I know no one who probes deeper and works longer than Cecilia in search of the best solutions to the toughest challenges we face in America. I look forward to continue working with her in her new role.”

Congressman Michael Honda, CAPAC Immigration Taskforce Chair (CA-15):  “I congratulate Ms. Muñoz on her appointment as Director of the Domestic Policy Council, and thank President Obama for selecting an effective and committed champion for the American middle class, comprehensive immigration reform, and economic growth.  I also appreciate how receptive she has been in working to ensure that the needs of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are actively implemented within the Administration’s priorities.  As CAPAC Chair Emeritus and Immigration Taskforce Chair, I look forward to working with Ms. Muñoz to strengthen the middle class, create jobs in communities all across America, work towards educational equity, and fix our broken immigration system.”

Congresswoman Barbara Lee, CAPAC Healthcare Taskforce Chair (CA-09):  “I am pleased that President Obama named Cecelia Muñoz as the Director of the Domestic Policy Council.  It is critical to have a person of her commitment and unique experience leading the national effort to reignite the American Dream, create good paying jobs, and ensure that our economy is capable of providing opportunities for all Americans.” 

Congressman Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (CNMI):  “President Obama has made a fine choice in selecting Cecilia Muñoz to head his Domestic Policy Coucil. Ms. Muñoz has been very accessible and responsive on issues related to the Northern Mariana Islands in her capacity as Director for Intergovernmental Affairs. I look forward to continuing that relationship as she takes on her new and broader responsibilities assisting the President in executing the policies that affect all American families.”

Prior to her appointment today, Cecilia Muñoz served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.  Before joining the Obama Administration in January of 2009, she worked as Senior Vice President for the Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR).

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The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) is comprised of Members of Congress of Asian and Pacific Islander descent and members who have a strong dedication to promoting the well-being of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Currently Chaired by Congresswoman Judy Chu, CAPAC has been addressing the needs of the AAPI community in all areas of American life since it was founded in 1994.