Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Seventy two years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which led to the internment of over 120,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in observance of the Day of Remembrance:  

Washington, D.C. – Today, the White House announced its intent to nominate Dr. Jane Chu to Chair the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to congratulate Dr. Chu:

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement in honor of Black History Month:

Washington, D.C. – Today, the White House nominated Norman C. Bay as Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). If confirmed, Bay would only be the third Asian American to head a government department or agency during the President’s second term. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements:

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in response to the House Republican principles on immigration reform:

Washington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to commemorate the fourth annual Fred Korematsu Day:

Washington, D.C. – Yesterday marked the 40th anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court case Lau v. Nichols, which expanded rights for students with Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Since the decision, courts have relied on Lau for several language access cases, increasing opportunities for LEP individuals nationwide.