Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - Today marks the eighth anniversary of the creation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Since its inception in 2012, DACA has granted protections to nearly 700,000 undocumented youth who were brought to this country as children, allowing them to stay and work in the United States without fear of deportation.
Washington, D.C. –The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) led by Chairwoman Judy Chu (CA-27) officially endorsed three legislative proposals from the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) to address the epidemic of police violence following the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police officers that ignited nationwide protests for justice.
Washington, D.C. – One year ago today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act, which would provide a pathway to citizenship for over 2.5 million U.S. residents, including Dreamers – those eligible for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) – Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) recipients.
Washington, D.C. – Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement on the murder of George Floyd and the protests and riots that have followed in major cities across the nation:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements on National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, which is observed on May 19th each year:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) observed the second annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Day Against Bullying and Hate. This date coincides with the birthday of Vincent Chin, whose brutal murder in 1982 sparked national outrage and led to the pan-ethnic AAPI movement that exists today.
The House of Representatives today passed H.R 6800, the Heroes Act, a $3 trillion bill to support businesses, families, and state and local governments as the coronavirus crisis continues. Under the Heroes Act, State and local governments would receive billions to help maintain payrolls and make up for lost revenue due to stay-at-home orders.
WASHINGTON — Democratic leaders of color are warning that the COVID-19 pandemic risks disproportionately undercounting historically underserved communities. In the letter to Census Bureau Director Dr. Steven Dillingham, the Tri-Caucus Chairs and Native American Caucus Co-Chair Rep.
Washington, D.C. – Today marks the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which commemorates the history, contributions, and achievements of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community throughout the month of May.
WASHINGTON— Today, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced the House Democrats appointed to serve on the bipartisan House Select Committee on the Coronavirus Crisis, including Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Executive Member and Freshman Representative Andy Kim (NJ-03). CAPAC Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement: