Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Tomorrow, May 19th, is National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Within the AAPI community, the tragic impact of HIV/AIDS is compounded by a strong cultural stigma of shame or disgrace for the individual, family and even community. This deters many AAPIs from getting tested, which only further intensifies the health threat within the com
Washington D.C.: Today, the congresswomen of the Congressional Asian Pacific American, Black and Hispanic Caucuses held a press conference to express strong opposition to the Cantor/Adams VAWA reauthorization bill, which would roll back protections for battered immigrant women, Tribal victims, college students and LGBT victims.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, joined with Reps. Rush Holt (NJ-12), Keith Ellison (MN-05), Michael Honda (CA-15), and Jesse Jackson, Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and House Democratic Leadership hosted a Congressional Ceremony on Capitol Hill to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The ceremony was moderated by Richard Lui of MSNBC and featured remarks by CAPAC Chairwoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-08), Senator Daniel K.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Senate voted overwhelmingly 91 to 3 to confirm Judge Jacqueline H. Nguyen to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, as well as confirming John Z. Lee to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois by a voice vote.
WASHINGTON, DC – Sunday marks the 130th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act being signed into law. With the stroke of his pen, President Chester A. Arthur banned all immigration and naturalization into the United States for anyone born in China. Congresswoman Chu has led the fight for an official statement of regret from the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today marks the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM). Since its establishment in 1992, this month has been a time for all Americans to pay tribute to the contributions of generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched our nation’s history. To commemorate the month, Rep.