Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Today, on the heels of the ninth anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder — a decision which ruled two provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 unconstitutional — members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) renewed their commitment to defend our communities’ right to vote. CAPAC members released the following statements:

CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):

Washington, D.C. — Today, following its passage in Congress, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will head to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law. Following the recent tragedies in Buffalo, Laguna Woods, Uvalde, and many others, this critical legislation signals a path forward in keeping our communities safe from needless violence. Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), has released the following statement:

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Supreme Court announced their decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade — which has been law of the land for nearly fifty years.  Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), has released the following statement:

CAPAC Members Commemorate the 40^th Anniversary of the Murder of Vincent Chin

Washington, D.C. — Today, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of the inclusion of Title IX in the Education Amendments of 1972. This law prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools and education programs. Congresswoman Patsy Mink of Hawaii, a former CAPAC Chair, was instrumental in the inclusion of Title IX, and, following her death in 2002, the law was renamed the Patsy T. Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act.

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Biden announced the historic nomination of Dr. Arati Prabhakar to lead the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), as well as serve as science advisor to the President. Upon confirmation, Dr.Prabhakar would be the first woman, person of color and immigrant to serve in this role. Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), issued the following statement: 

Washington, D.C. – Today, President Biden nominated Roopali Desai to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Upon confirmation, Desai would be the first South Asian American to serve as appellate judge on the Ninth Circuit. Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. — Today, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) commemorated the tenth anniversary of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This transformative policy, enacted in 2012 by President Barack Obama and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), provides young immigrants eligibility for work permits and renewable two-year deportation deferrals. CAPAC members released the following statements: