Press Releases

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. As more cabinet nominees are announced, it is clear that this could be the first time in over two decades that there will not be a single AAPI Secretary serving in a presidential cabinet.

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. If this does not happen, it will be the first time in over two decades that there is no AAPI Cabinet Secretary serving in a presidential administration. CAPAC Members released the following statement:  

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. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement praising the nomination and urging President-elect Biden to nominate more AAPIs to the Cabinet:

Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional leaders released the following statements to honor Chinese American World War II veterans, who will be collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in a virtual Congressional ceremony today.

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 80^th birthday on November 27^th, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27) introduced a resolution to honor Bruce Lee’s life and legacy. Lee was an American actor, director, and mixed martial artists who revolutionized the field through his teachings and continues to be one of the most influential martial artists and actors of all time. Rep. Chu released the following statement:

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