Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today marks three years since the tragic shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, during which a gunman opened fire in a Sikh gurdwara, killing six people and injuring several others. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) sent a letter to the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement applauding the nomination of Jennifer Choe Groves to the U.S. Court of International Trade. If confirmed, Groves will be the first Asian American and Pacific Islander judge to serve on this court.
Washington, D.C. – Today marks the observance of World Hepatitis Day, which encourages communities and governments around the world to join in efforts to prevent and eliminate viral hepatitis. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) issued the following statements:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider H.R. 3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act. This bill would deny certain federal law enforcement money to cities that refuse to detain undocumented immigrants on behalf of the federal government.
Washington, DC – Today, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Executive Board met with former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton during a policy meeting on Capitol Hill.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) voted to remove any state flag featuring the Confederate battle flag from the U.S. Capitol.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a 6-3 decision upholding federal premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act for all qualifying Americans, regardless of their state of residence. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:
Washington, D.C. – Today marks the second anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s Shelby County v. Holder decision, which gutted key voter protections from the Voting Rights Act. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:
Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair: