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May 1, 2013

WASHINGTON, DC – Today marks the beginning of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month (APAHM), a time for all Americans to celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have enriched our nation’s history. To commemorate the month, Rep.


April 16, 2013


Today, members of the Senate Gang of Eight – the bipartisan group of Senators negotiating comprehensive immigration reform – released their plan, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013. Leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in response:


April 9, 2013

Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and other Congressional leaders introduced the Filipino Veterans Fairness Act. Members released the following statements:


March 27, 2013

Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the Hindu festival of Holi. Also known as the Festival of Colors, Holi marks the beginning of Spring and is celebrated by people across the world.


March 14, 2013

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), submitted written testimony to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security criticizing their hearing on the Separation of Nuclear Families under U.S. Immigration Law.


March 4, 2013


Washington, DC – Today, the Senate confirmed Judge Pamela K.M. Chen to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York by a voice vote. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements congratulating Judge Chen:


February 27, 2013


Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements regarding the Shelby County v. Holder case, which was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court this morning: