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January 5, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Biden announced the appointment of Sukhee Kang as General Services Administration (GSA) Regional Administrator for Zone E, serving Arizona, California, Nevada, Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington, American Samoa, East Asia, and Guam.  From 2008 to 2012, Mr.


January 3, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, CAPAC celebrates two historic AAPI hires for senior positions within House Democratic leadership offices. Starting today, Sonali Desai will serve as the Executive Director of the House Democratic Caucus, led by Chair Pete Aguilar. She most recently served as Chief of Staff to CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28).


December 23, 2022

Washington, D.C. Today, Congress passed the Senate amendment to H.R.


December 16, 2022

Washington, D.C. — Sunday, December 18 marks International Migrants Day, which recognizes the important contribution of migrants while highlighting the challenges they face. In the United States, approximately two-thirds of Asian Americans and one-sixth of Pacific Islanders are foreign-born.


December 7, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) held its leadership elections for the 118th Congress and announced the following results:


November 23, 2022

Washington, D.C. – On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a memorandum to federal agencies to improve access to services for people with limited proficiency in English.


November 22, 2022

Washington, D.C. – On Saturday, five people were murdered and over two dozen were injured in a shooting at Club Q, a gay and lesbian night club in Colorado Springs, CO. CAPAC leaders released the following statements:


November 18, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer announced that he will not pursue a leadership post in the 118th Congress. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:


November 17, 2022

Washington, D.C. Today, as Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she will not pursue a leadership post for the 118th Congress, CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:


November 14, 2022

Washington, D.C. – Last week, Ms. Sherry Chen, a National Weather Service hydrologist who was wrongfully accused of espionage, won a settlement of $1.8 million from the U.S. Department of Commerce for her wrongful prosecution and termination. Ms.