CAPAC Welcomes Rep. Valerie Foushee as New Associate Member
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) welcomes Rep. Valerie Foushee (NC-04) as a newly confirmed Associate Member for the 118th Congress, bringing the total membership of the Caucus to 75 Members of the U.S. House and Senate.
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Foushee, issued the following statements:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28):
“I am thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Congresswoman Foushee as the latest Associate Member of CAPAC. The Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander population is currently the nation's fastest-growing racial group, comprising of over 21 million Americans, representing more than 6 percent of the country's total population. From staunchly opposing anti-Asian hatred and countering xenophobic rhetoric to enhancing language accessibility, advocating for data disaggregation, and fighting for the civil rights of AANHPI communities, CAPAC remains steadfast in its commitment to addressing a broad spectrum of our communities’ issues and ensuring their voices are heard within Congress. I am sincerely grateful to Rep. Foushee for her support, and I am looking forward to collaborating with her to champion our shared priorities and legislation that will help advance and celebrate AANHPI communities.”
Rep. Valerie Foushee (NC-04):
“The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus has long been at the forefront of advocating for issues important to AANHPI communities across the country, and I am honored to join CAPAC as an Associate Member. I look forward to working together to support our country’s vibrant AANHPI community, combat anti-Asian hate, support hardworking immigrant families, and uplift community leaders. CAPAC has played a significant role in advancing these priorities, but we still have more work to do, and I am committed to being a steadfast advocate and a voice of support for the AANHPI community to address issues that continue to affect AANHPI Americans every day.”