Press Releases

Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision in Fisher v. University of Texas-Austin:

“Today’s decision by the Supreme Court in Fisher v. University of Texas preserves the principle that universities may continue to consider racial and ethnic diversity as one factor among many in their admissions policies.

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Yesterday, an advisory policy board of the Federal Bureau of Investigation voted to recommend that hate crimes targeted at Sikh, Hindu, and Arab Americans should be tracked with their own categories in the FBI’s uniform crime reporting program. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in response to the board’s decision:

Washington DC – Yesterday, the House Appropriations Committee passed the Fiscal Year 2014 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill and Report which included an amendment by Rep. Mike Honda (CA-17), a senior Member of the House Appropriations Committee, requiring an investigation into racial or religious profiling by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) has repeatedly called for TSA to audit its screening practices to guard against racial and religious profiling.

Washington, D.C.: Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rubén Hinojosa (TX-15), and Chairwoman Marcia Fudge (OH-11) of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), released the following statements in regards to H.R. 1911, which would attempt to reduce the federal deficit by saddling students and parents with additional student loan interest charges.

CAPAC Members Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Grace Meng, Ami Bera, Mark Takano, Judy Chu (Chair), Doris Matsui, Mike Honda, and Alan Lowenthal with D.C. Circuit court nominee Sri Srinivasan.

Washington DC – May 19^th is National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Within the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community, HIV/AIDS is a significant public health concern which is amplified and complicated by strong cultural stigmas. To mark API HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, CAPAC Vice Chair Rep. Madeleine Bordallo (GU) introduced a resolution “Supporting the goals and ideals of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.” Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) also released the following statements:

Washington DC—Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the judicial nominations of Sri Srinivasan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in an 18-0 vote and the nomination of Raymond T. Chen to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit by voice vote.  Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements lauding the confirmations:

WASHINGTON, DC – Today marks the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), a time for all Americans to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched our nation’s history. To commemorate the month, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), introduced H.Res. 189.  Senator Mazie K. Hirono of Hawaii plans to introduce a companion resolution in the U.S. Senate.