Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, 88 Members of Congress, including 34 Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), introduced House Resolution 785, taking a stand against discrimination targeting Sikh Americans. The resolution was originally authored by Congressman Joe Crowley of New York, an Associate Member of CAPAC.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), praised the passage of a new law in California (AB 1964) that strengthens the legal standard for religious accommodations in the workplace.
Washington, DC – Today marks the 47th anniversary of the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a landmark piece of legislation that outlawed discriminatory voting practices. The Chairs of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) released the following statements:
Washington, DC – Yesterday, a shooting occurred at a Sikh gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, that left seven dead and others wounded. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements in reaction to this tragic event:
Washington, DC – July 28, 2012, marked the fifth annual World Hepatitis Day, encouraging communities and governments around the world to work together against this “silent killer.” Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to show their support for this vital cause:
Washington, DC – Recently, several conservative Members of Congress have made unfounded insinuations that Secretary Clinton’s Deputy Chief of Staff Huma Abedin and Congressman Keith Ellison (MN-5) are connected to the Muslim Brotherhood.
(Washington, DC) Today, Rep. Grace F. Napolitano, Congressional Mental Health Caucus Co-Chair, joined by the chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus, recognized July as National Minority Mental Health Month, to enhance public awareness about mental illness in diverse communities.