Press Releases
Washington, D.C. — Earlier this week, President Biden named Jasjit Singh as Executive Director of SelectUSA, a government-wide program housed within the International Trade Administration that is tasked with attracting foreign direct investment to the United States. Rep. Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), had supported Mr. Singh’s appointment and issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Today, as we mourn the passing of Secretary Norman Mineta, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in his honor:
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):
Washington, D.C. — May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a celebration of the history, the immeasurable contributions, and achievements of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. To commemorate this month-long celebration, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
Washington, D.C. — Today, the House passed H.R. 3525, CAPAC First Vice-Chair Rep. Grace Meng’s Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act. The bill will authorize a commission to study the potential creation of a national museum dedicated to Asian Pacific American history.
Washington, D.C. — One year ago today, a gunman killed eight individuals, including four Sikh community members, at a FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis, IN. Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the one year anniversary of this tragedy.
CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):
Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden nominated Judge John Z. Lee to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Upon confirmation, Judge Lee would be the first Asian American appellate judge on the Seventh Circuit. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed by the Senate to the United States Supreme Court by a vote of 53 to 47. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Today, CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement after being appointed to the America COMPETES Act conference committee:
Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the month of Ramadan, which begins tonight at sunset. Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic calendar for Muslims, who spend their days fasting from sunrise to sunset, giving charity, and engaging in worship and reflection.
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate voted to confirm Nani Coloretti as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu issued the following statement: