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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.
Washington, D.C. – Today, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in celebration of Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists across the world:
CAPAC Leadership
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
Washington, DC – Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statement on the historic election of President-elect Joseph Robinette Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Devi Harris:
“The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus extends our heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on their historic victory. The American people have spoken and voted for unity over division, science over fiction, and hope over fear.
Washington, DC – In an historically rushed process, and against the dying wishes of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Senate Republicans confirmed Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court today with a 52-48 vote, even as a Presidential Election is underway. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and CAPAC First Vice Chair Rep. Grace Meng (NY-06) joined Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Today marks the beginning of Filipino American History Month, which is celebrated throughout October to commemorate the 16th century arrival of the first Filipinos to what is now the United States. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the occasion:
CAPAC Leadership
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
WASHINGTON— Members of the Congressional Tri-Caucus Chairs – composed of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), and Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) – led a letter with Native American and Jewish Members of Congress to President Trump demanding that he make a national television address to disavow his comments instructing the Proud Boys to “stand back and stand by.”
Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass an updated version of the Heroes Act to provide $2.2 trillion in relief to the American people - $1 trillion less than the amount included in H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, which the House passed in May. The updated Heroes Act would provide all taxpayers – including those who lack a Social Security Number but pay taxes with an Income Tax Identification Number (ITIN) – with a second round of economic impact payments of $1200 per adult and $500 per dependent.
Washington, D.C. — Today Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), introduced a resolution recognizing September 28– October 2, 2020 as Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI) Week. This week commemorates the achievements and goals of AANAPISIs and their work to provide quality educational opportunities to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students.
Today, the House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Diversity in America: The Representation of People of Color in the Media examining the lack of diversity in the media, with a focus on the film industry. The hearing which was long sought by Leaders of the Congressional Tri-Caucus - led by Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Karen Bass (CA-37), and Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Rep.