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Washington, D.C. — Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act, which will create health promotion grants at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop culturally appropriate materials to promote heart health.
Washington, D.C. — Today, the United States House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Respect for Marriage Act, which would repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act and provide additional legal protections for marriage equality. Rep.
Washington, D.C. — Last Saturday evening, a Seattle man repeatedly drove past Representative Pramila Jayapal’s home, yelling xenophobic obscenities and threatening Rep. Jayapal’s life. On Monday, according to the Seattle Police Department, the man responsible made his first appearance in court. Rep.
Washington, D.C. — Today, President Biden announced five new federal judicial nominees — including two women who would be the first Asian Americans to serve in their respective roles, once confirmed by the Senate. Cindy K.
Washington, D.C. — Today, on the first day of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month — which brings awareness to the struggles racial and ethnic minorities, including Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs), face when seeking care and support regarding mental illnesses — Members of the Congressiona
Washington, D.C. — Today, on the heels of the ninth anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder — a decision which ruled two provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 unconstitutional — members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) renewed their commitment to defend our communities’ right to vote.
Washington, D.C. — Today, following its passage in Congress, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will head to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.
Washington, D.C. — Today, the Supreme Court announced their decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning Roe v. Wade — which has been law of the land for nearly fifty years. Rep.
CAPAC Members Commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the Murder of Vincent Chin
Washington, D.C. — Today, members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) commemorated the fiftieth anniversary of the inclusion of Title IX in the Education Amendments of 1972. This law prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally funded schools and education programs.