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January 22, 2023

MONTEREY PARK, CA – Last night, a gunman entered a dance studio in Monterey Park, CA and opened fire, killing 10 individuals and wounding at least 10 others. The shooter fled the scene. This shooting occurred on the eve of Lunar New Year in a community that has a majority Asian American population.


January 20, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, CAPAC Members released the following statements to welcome the Lunar New Year, which begins on Sunday, January 22, marking the start of Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac and the Year of the Cat in the Vietnamese zodiac:


January 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in celebration of Korean American Day, which commemorates the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the United States on January 13, 1903, and honors the contributions of Korean Americans.


January 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. House of Representatives established the Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party by passing H.Res. 11 by a vote of 365-65.

CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement:


January 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, President Biden announced a series of new enforcement policies directed at the southern border. CAPAC Chair Rep.


January 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today is the second anniversary of the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol.


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.