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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. The first bill, H.R.

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. Since then, the Senate has not acted on this bill, leaving thousands in limbo. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep.

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 19^th 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. Today, in the midst of anti-Asian attacks related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the day is more pertinent than ever. CAPAC Members released the following statements:

CAPAC Leadership

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. Small businesses would see additional relief under an expanded Paycheck Protection Program that will last to December 31^st, 2020, and is more targeted to underserved communities.

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. Deb Haaland are requesting immediate action and answers to their questions about census operations impacted by COVID-19, but also critical to a complete count in 2020.  

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. The observance originally began as “Asian/Pacific American Heritage Week,” which was established through a joint Congressional resolution in 1978, and was later designated as “Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month” in section 102 of title 36, United States Code.