CAPAC Supports Ted Lieu for House Democratic Caucus Chair

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Grace Meng, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), proudly announced that a record 23 Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Members will join CAPAC in the 120th Congress. As AAPI representation in Congress reaches a historic milestone, CAPAC strongly supports Vice Chair Ted Lieu’s candidacy for House Democratic Caucus Chair, an unprecedented opportunity to elevate an Asian American leader to the highest ranks of House Democratic Leadership.

Statement from CAPAC Chair Grace Meng: 

“As CAPAC welcomes its largest class of AAPI Members in history, it is more important than ever that our nation’s diversity is reflected in its leadership and that Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities have a voice at the decision-making table. In furtherance of that mission, CAPAC strongly supports Vice Chair Ted Lieu’s bid for House Democratic Caucus Chair and stands ready to work with him and Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark, Pete Aguilar, and Joe Neguse as they prepare to lead the House Democratic Caucus. 

“As the number four Democrat in Leadership, Vice Chair Lieu has been a steadfast champion for AANHPI communities and has worked to make government more accessible and responsive to the people it serves. His efforts to expand language access—including translating materials widely used by congressional offices today—have been essential to engaging the 32 percent of Asian Americans and 12 percent of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders with limited English proficiency. Rep. Lieu’s presence in the top four of House Democratic Leadership ensures AANHPI communities will be heard and represented, and we look forward to working with him and the Leadership team to advance policies that improve the lives of all Americans.”

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