Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During Sunday night’s Gold Globe Awards, actor Aziz Ansari became the first Asian American to win the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy for his performance in the series Master of None.
Washington, DC – Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement in reaction to the sudden and unexpected death of San Francisco Mayor Edwin Lee, who passed away early Tuesday morning:
Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, a tax bill that slashes tax rates on corporations and eliminates deductions used by individuals, like the deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) and the deduction for interest on student loans. Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) met with Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Dreamers and held a press conference to urge the passage of a clean DREAM Act before Congress adjourns in December.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), CAPAC’s Immigration Task Force Chair, issued the following statements in response to the Trump Administration’s plan to delay legislative action to protect Dreamers.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's response to the November 1, 2017 attack in New York:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) issued the following statements honoring Filipino veterans for their dedicated service during World War II. Earlier today, the veterans were collectively awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor that Congress can bestow. CAPAC Members Senator Mazie K.
Washington, DC - Today, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced its decision to update the Universal Residential Loan Application (URLA) to include a preferred language question. CAPAC Members have advocated for this change in order to better understand the needs that Asian American and Pacific Islander borrowers currently face when undergoing the home buying process.
Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in honor of Diwali, the “Festival of Lights,” celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists across the world:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in recognition of Filipino American History Month, which is celebrated throughout the month of October:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair: