Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas v. United States ordered a lower court review of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This ruling upholds the initial findings of U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen that DACA is illegal. While the program remains intact for current recipients, Judge Hanen’s order blocks new applications from being approved.
Washington, D.C. — Today, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) celebrated the start of Filipino American History Month, which recognizes the countless cultural and historical contributions made by Filipino American communities nationwide. In recognition of the Filipino American community, CAPAC Members released the following statements:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) and CAPAC Education Task Force Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41) introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives recognizing September 26-October 2, 2022, as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week. Senator Mazie Hirono introduced an identical resolution in the Senate.
Washington, D.C. — Today, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) recognize the start of Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week, from September 26-October 2, 2022. This week commemorates the achievements and goals of AANAPISIs and their work to provide quality educational opportunities to Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) students.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Dr. Arati Prabhakar was confirmed by the Senate as Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), as well as serve as Chief Advisor to the President for Science and Technology, in a bipartisan vote of 56 to 40. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu, who previously supported Dr. Prabhakar’s nomination, issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Today, on National Voter Registration Day, a nonpartisan day encouraging all eligible Americans to register to vote, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):
Washington, D.C. – Today, Judge Florence Y. Pan was confirmed by the Senate to the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit by a vote of 52 to 42. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), who has written in support of Judge Pan in the past, issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Today, ahead of this weekend’s 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, which tragically claimed the lives of over 3,000 Americans and forever changed our nation and world, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced final regulations to repeal the cruel Trump-era public charge policy which forced immigrant families to choose between their immigration status and accessing programs and services for their own health and well-being. The Biden Administration’s final rule not only clarifies what is and is not considered in a public charge determination, it also confirms that eligible immigrant families can use health care, nutrition, and housing programs with
Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced the nomination of Arun Subramanian to serve on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Upon confirmation, he will be the first South Asian judge to serve on this Court. Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), issued the following statement: