CAPAC Welcomes New Associate Member Rep. Andrea Salinas

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) welcomed Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) as an Associate Member for the 119th Congress, bringing the total membership of the Caucus to 84 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. 

“I am thrilled to welcome Representative Andrea Salinas as the newest addition to our caucus,” said CAPAC Chair Rep. Grace Meng. “With 84 Members—the most in CAPAC’s history— we stand stronger than ever as a unified and powerful voice in Congress. I look forward to working closely with Rep. Salinas to advance the needs and priorities of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders across the country, including in Oregon's sixth district.” 

“I’m honored to join the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus as an Associate Member for the 119th Congress,” said Rep. Andrea Salinas. “Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities are an important part of Oregon’s Sixth District, and CAPAC plays a critical role in elevating their voices and priorities. I look forward to working with Chair Meng and my colleagues to advance equity, opportunity, and inclusion for families in Oregon and across the country.” 

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About CAPAC: Founded in 1994, the bicameral Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus is composed of 84 Members of Congress who advocate on behalf of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities. The Caucus is led by Congresswoman Grace Meng, who was elected CAPAC Chair in 2024.