Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) mark the start of National Immigrant Heritage Month, which has been observed since 2014 throughout the month of June to celebrate immigrants and their contributions to this country. In the United States, approximately two-thirds of Asian Americans and one-sixth of Pacific Islanders are foreign-born.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and CAPAC Housing Task Force Chair Representative Al Green (TX-09) introduced the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act. The legislation would preempt at the federal level state laws, like Florida’s S.B.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) confirmed two new Associate Members for the 118th Congress, bringing the total membership of the Caucus to 74 Members of the U.S. House and Senate.
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and the new Associate Members issued the following statements:
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) commemorate the upcoming second anniversary of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act being signed into law by President Biden. The President did so on May 20, 2021.
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: