Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This morning, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Members Reps. Judy Chu (D-CA), Ted Lieu (D-CA), Grace Meng (D-NY), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined a coalition of Asian American organizations for a press conference demanding justice for Chinese American hydrologist Sherry Chen, who was terminated from her position with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in 2016 after being falsely accused of committing espionage. Ms. Chen then appealed her case to the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC – The Congressional Tri-Caucus Chairs – composed of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Cedric Richmond (LA-02) – as well as U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In 2013, Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar led the endeavor of developing a theme study focused on the historical and cultural contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in America. Today, the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 19th is designated as National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. To commemorate the day, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), House leadership, and the House Committee on Administration officially launched the publication of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Congress, which was authorized by the 107th Congress and printed by the Government Printing Office. The Office of the Historian and the Office of the Clerk produced the historical reference publication under the guidance of the Committee on House Administration.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to commemorate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which began yesterday at sundown:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
Washington, DC — In an interview this morning, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly said that immigrants crossing the border would not assimilate into the United States, that they don’t integrate well, and they don’t have skills. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chairwoman Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement in response:
Washington, DC — In a campaign ad released by Don Blankenship, a Republican candidate for Senate in West Virginia, the candidate used racial slurs against Chinese and Chinese Americans. This is the latest in a series of racial statements aimed at Chinese and Chinese Americans from Mr. Blankenship, who has referred to them as “Chinapeople,” and used Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s Chinese American wife and her family to question his loyalty. Rep.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today marks the start of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which is celebrated each May to recognize the history, contributions, and achievements of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. To commemorate this month-long observance, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional Leaders released the following statements:
CAPAC Leadership
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced its decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal. The decision will impact approximately 9,000 Nepalese who were granted TPS status to reside in the United States in the aftermath of a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that devastated Nepal in 2015. Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement: