Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC — On April 15, 2021, a gunman killed eight individuals, including four Sikh community members, at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis, IN. Ahead of the second anniversary of this tragedy, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28):
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Equal Pay Day, the date when AANHPI women’s average earnings catch up to what white, non-Hispanic men made in the previous year. On average, AANHPI women make only 80 cents on the dollar compared to white men, and disaggregated data show significantly wider gaps.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule to implement small business lending data collection requirements as set forth in section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus joined José Díaz-Balart Reports on MSNBC for their first joint interview in the 118th Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the month of Ramadan, which begins tonight at sunset. Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar for Muslims, who spend their days fasting from sunrise to sunset, giving charity, and engaging in worship and reflection.
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28):
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) confirmed four new Executive Members and five new Associate Members for the 118th Congress, bringing the total membership of the Caucus to 72 Members of the U.S. House and Senate.
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and new Members issued the following statements:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28):
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) announced its formal endorsement of Dilawar Syed to be the next Deputy Administrator at the Small Business Administration (SBA). Mr. Syed has previously been supported in this nomination by many CAPAC Members, including CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28). After a vote last week, he has now been backed by the entire caucus.
Today, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus–the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) led more than 60 of their Tri-Caucus colleagues in a letter
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Earlier this week, Dr. Ravi Chaudhary was confirmed by the Senate in a vote of 65-29 to serve as the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force at the Department of Defense.
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two years ago today, a gunman sought out and entered three Asian-owned spas in Atlanta, Georgia, opened fire, and killed eight people, including six Asian women. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries issued the following statements:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28):