Press Releases

WASHINGTON DC - Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Mike Honda (CA-17), CAPAC Immigration Taskforce Chair introduced the Reuniting Families Act in the House of Representatives. The bill helps ensure that visas are allocated efficiently, while alleviating lengthy wait times that keep legal immigrants, and their loved ones overseas, separated for years. It also eliminates discrimination in immigration law against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans and their foreign-born partners.

Washington, DC – In honor of the Lunar New Year and to welcome in the Year of the Snake, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional leaders released the following statements:

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair: “As Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I send my warmest greetings to everyone celebrating the Lunar New Year. May you have healthy, happy and prosperous Year of the Snake!”

Washington DC—Today, President Obama nominated Raymond T. Chen to a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. CAPAC Members released the following statements lauding this nomination:

Washington, DC – Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) unveiled its top priorities for a common sense immigration process.

Washington DC—Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements commemorating the courage and legacy of Fred Korematsu:

Washington, DC – Today, President Barack Obama spoke in Las Vegas, Nevada to outline his vision for a common sense immigration process that will benefit all Americans.  Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) responded with the following statements:

Washington, DC—Today, in response to the bipartisan immigration reform framework announced by a group of four Democratic senators and four Republican senators, CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu and CAPAC Immigration Taskforce Chair Rep. Honda released the following statements:

Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) joined Democratic leaders in reintroducing the Voter Empowerment Act. This comprehensive voting rights legislation aims to modernize our voter registration system, ensure equal access to the ballot box for all Americans, and prohibit voter caging and other deceptive practices that keep people from exercising their constitutional right to vote.