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July 28, 2021

Washington, D.C. — Today marks World Hepatitis Day, which is observed annually to raise global awareness about viral hepatitis and encourage the eradication of this disease.


July 27, 2021

Washington, D.C. — On March 16, Robert Aaron Long walked into three different Asian-owned spas in the Atlanta area and opened fire. Eight lives, including those of six Asian American women, were lost that day. Today in Cherokee County, Mr. Long pled guilty to four of these murders, which comes with four life sentences without parole.


July 27, 2021

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Senate confirmed Todd Kim as Assistant Attorney General of Environment and Natural Resources at the U.S. Department of Justice. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu issued the following statement:


July 22, 2021

Washington, D.C. — For years, a little-known, rogue unit at the Department of Commerce has been, without authorization, investigating Chinese and Middle Eastern employees based only on their ethnicity.


July 21, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Starting on Thursday, July 22, Nisha Ramachandran will assume the position of Executive Director of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), the first South Asian American to serve in this role. Ms. Ramachandran most recently managed her own consulting business that focused on AAPI advocacy.


July 19, 2021

Washington, D.C. — Amid an historic spike in anti-Asian violence and a heightened political focus on China, leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) have issued guidance to every Member of Congress urging them to “avoid xenophobic rhetoric that exacerbates the bigotry and racism facing Asian Americans.” The guidance, signed by CAPAC Chair Rep.


July 14, 2021

Washington, D.C. — The US Senate today voted 53-46 to confirm Seema Nanda as the Solicitor for the Department of Labor. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27) issued the following statement:


July 14, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, President Biden announced that he was nominating Rahul Gupta for National Director of Drug Control Policy and Lisa Wang for Assistant Secretary for Enforcement and Compliance at the Department of Commerce.


July 13, 2021

Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements applauding the Senate’s 50-47 vote to confirm Julie Su to be the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor: 

Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), CAPAC Chair:


July 1, 2021

Washington, D.C. — July marks National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month which brings awareness to the unique struggles that underrepresented groups face regarding mental health in the US.