Press Releases
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.
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28):
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:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, President Biden announced a series of new enforcement policies directed at the southern border. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) released the following statement in response:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today is the second anniversary of the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol.
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. Kang was the mayor of Irvine, California.
Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) issued the following statement:
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). Additionally, Moh Sharma has been named as Director of Member Services for House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Congress passed the Senate amendment to H.R. 2617, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, which provides $1.7 trillion to fund the federal government through fiscal year 2023 (FY23). All Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) members voted in favor of the bill. Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Sunday, December 18 marks International Migrants Day, which recognizes the important contribution of migrants while highlighting the challenges they face. In the United States, approximately two-thirds of Asian Americans and one-sixth of Pacific Islanders are foreign-born. To commemorate the upcoming day, CAPAC Members released the following statements:
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) held its leadership elections for the 118th Congress and announced the following results:
Washington, D.C. – On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a memorandum to federal agencies to improve access to services for people with limited proficiency in English. The Department of Justice last reaffirmed its commitment to Executive Order 13166 over a decade ago, under President Obama.