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Tri-Caucus and Democratic Women’s Caucus Chairs Lead 70+ Members of Congress in Letter to Senate Leadership in Support of Julie Su for Secretary of Labor

June 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) sent a letter along with 6 Senators and 61 Members of Congress urging Senate Leadership to confirm Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su as the next Secretary of the Department of Labor. 

Chairs Judy Chu (CAPAC), Steven Horsford (CBC), Nanette Barragán (CHC), and Lois Frankel (DWC) released the following joint statement, as written in their letter: 

“We are heartened that the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions advanced her nomination on April 26, 2023 for consideration by the full Senate. With a proven track record of delivering strong results for the American economy, supporting small businesses, and championing workers, Acting Secretary Su is the most qualified candidate to lead the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL).”

Click here to read the full letter.