Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today marks six years since former President Donald Trump first issued Executive Order 13769, which restricted travel to the U.S. from several Muslim-majority countries and prohibited refugees from entering the country. At the urging of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), President Joe Biden took swift action on Day One of his administration to repeal the ban.
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.
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, issued the following statement:
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:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28):
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the White House released its first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Communities comprising the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI)’s inaugural report and action plans prepared by
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.