Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, leaders of the Congressional Tri-Caucus – composed of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) – urged President-elect Joe Biden to nominate an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cabinet Secretary.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) restated their strong support for the nomination of Julie Su as U.S. Secretary of Labor and urged President-Elect Biden to nominate her for this role. For weeks, Members have been calling on the President-Elect to nominate an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Cabinet Secretary.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) urged President-Elect Biden to nominate an Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) to fill one of the remaining Secretary-level positions in his Cabinet.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, President-elect Joe Biden announced that he is nominating Katherine Tai, who currently serves as the Chief Trade Counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee, to be the United States Trade Representative. Rep.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Executive Committee met with the Biden-Harris Transition Team to discuss important personnel and policy priorities for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Today, President-elect Joe Biden nominated Neera Tanden to serve as the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Congresswoman Judy Chu, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement:
Washington, D.C. — Ahead of what would have been Bruce Lee’s 80th birthday on November 27th, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27) introduced a resolution to honor Bruce Lee’s life and legacy.
Washington, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) sent a letter to President-elect Joe Biden urging him to follow the example of previous Administrations, including both Presidents Obama and Trump, by including highly qualified Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) in his Cabinet.