Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) observed the fifth annual National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Day Against Bullying and Hate. This date falls on the birthday of Vincent Chin, a Chinese American man who was brutally murdered in 1982 in a hate crime. His death ignited a national outcry, sparking a historic Asian American civil rights movement and multiracial coalition that persists today.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— On May 8, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida Senate Bill 264 into law. This new state law prohibits Chinese citizens, along with foreign nationals from Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela and Syria, from buying farmland or any property within 10 miles of a military installation or infrastructure such as a seaport or airport. Additionally, Chinese individuals who do not have U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status are prohibited from owning Florida property altogether.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, May 10, marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day, which falls during both Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. AANHPI Mental Health Day promotes awareness of mental health issues that are specific to the AANHPI community.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement about the mass shooting in Allen, Texas, after reports emerged about the gunman’s social media presence.
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 and Senate HELP Committee Leadership to confirm Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su as the next Secretary of the Department of Labor.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced Neera Tanden would serve as an Assistant to the President and Domestic Policy Advisor. She will replace Ambassador Susan Rice in the role.
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of the history, the immeasurable contributions, and achievements of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. To commemorate this month-long celebration, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statements:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus—Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, USA Today published a joint opinion piece by Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Members Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08). Rep. Chu serves as Chair of CAPAC, and Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a hearing on the nomination of Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Julie Su to serve as U.S. Secretary of Labor.