Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced the nomination of C.S. Eliot Kang as Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Non-Proliferation. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement praising the nomination:

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced the nomination of John Tien as Deputy Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement praising the nomination:

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced his intent to nominate eleven judicial candidates, including four history-making Asian American candidates. This includes Judge Zahid N. Quaraishi to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, who will be the first Muslim American federal judge; Judge Florence Y. Pan to the U.S.

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced additional actions to respond to the rise in anti-Asian violence and to address the inequalities Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have faced throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to celebrate Holi, the Hindu Festival of Colors:

CAPAC Leadership

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:

WASHINGTON – Last week, Members of the Senate and House introduced a bicameral resolution to condemn the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Ga. Led by U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in the Senate and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Rep.

Washington, D.C. — President Biden today nominated Seema Nanda as the Solicitor for the Department of Labor. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate voted to confirm Dr. Vivek Murthy to be the U.S. Surgeon General. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) issued the following statements:

CAPAC Leadership

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair