Press Releases

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

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Joe Biden nominated Lina Khan for Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed two immigration reform bills: H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act and H.R. 1603 the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021.

Washington, D.C. — Last night, a shooter targeted three separate Asian-owned spas in Georgia, killing eight people and injuring one more. Six of the eight victims who were murdered were Asian American women. The suspect has since been taken into custody.