Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Rep. Grace Meng and CAPAC Civil Rights and Voting Rights Task Force Chair Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott issued a joint statement following the House passage of H.R. 22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act:

WASHINGTON D.C. — CAPAC First Vice Chair Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39) slammed Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, for his comparison of insurrectionists at the January 6th attack on the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Rep. Grace Meng released the following statement today in response to President Trump’s reckless tariffs:

“When used strategically, tariffs can be powerful tools that protect jobs, increase U.S. manufacturing, and support domestic industries — but there is neither a plan nor strategy behind President Trump’s trade wars that will raise prices, kill jobs, and hurt small businesses. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus joined José Díaz-Balart Reports on MSNBC this week to discuss the impact of the Trump administration’s harmful policies on communities of color.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Grace Meng, Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, released a statement today marking the 127th anniversary of the United States v. Wong Kim Ark decision upholding birthright citizenship as a constitutionally protected right.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following statement today in response to the Trump administration’s actions targeting immigrants and legal permanent residents:

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Judy Chu, Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), spoke on the House Floor in opposition to H.R. 1048: The DETERRENT Act.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, issued the following statement today in response to President Trump’s executive order to shut down the Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA).