Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), welcomed President Joe Biden to Monterey Park, CA, to meet with families and members of the community impacted by the mass shooting that took place on January 21, 2023, during a Lunar New Year’s Eve celebration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to celebrate the start of Holi, the South Asian holiday known as the Festival of Colors:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28):
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chairs of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), respectively, issued the following statement calling on President Biden to
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, MSNBC published an opinion piece “I am a target of the right’s new McCarthyism” by Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28). She also appeared on MSNBC Reports to discuss the piece in an interview.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, President Biden announced the nomination of Ajay Banga to be the President of the World Bank. As the largest shareholder, the United States appoints the President of World Bank for a term of 5 years. The nominee is then approved by the Board of Directors.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today at the White House, President Biden announced his nomination of Julie Su for the Cabinet position of Secretary of the Department of Labor. Last month, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) endorsed Su for the Secretary of Labor position. On February 17, 2023, CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) sent a letter along with 4 Senators and 29 Members of Congress urging President Biden to nominate Su for this position.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night in an appearance on Fox News, Rep. Lance Gooden’s (TX-05) questioned Rep. Judy Chu’s (CA-28) competency and loyalty to the United States. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Members issued the following statement:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) sent a letter along with 4 Senators and 29 Members of Congress urging President Biden to nominate Julie Su, who currently serves as the Deputy Secretary of Labor for the U.S. Department of Labor, for the Cabinet position of U.S. Secretary of Labor.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and incarceration of over 120,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry during World War II.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, President Joe Biden signed an Executive Order on “Further Advancing Racial