Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Today, Neera Tanden, President Biden’s nominee to be the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, announced that she would be withdrawing her candidacy for the position. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) voted to endorse the bicameral U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, President Biden’s bold, inclusive, and humane framework for the future of the United States immigration system. In addition to creating a path to citizenship for millions of immigrants already here, the U.S.

Washington, D.C. — Today, President Joe Biden nominated Kiran Ahuja to be the Director of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). As the head of OPM, Ahuja will play a vital role in protecting and empowering federal employees while promoting a federal workforce that looks more like America. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep.

Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) sent a letter to all 100 Members of the U.S. Senate reiterating strong support for Neera Tanden’s confirmation to be President Biden’s Director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Washington, D.C. — On February 19, 1942, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced removal and incarceration of over 120,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry during World War II. This day is recognized annually in the Japanese American community as the Day of Remembrance.

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Washington, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to welcome the Lunar New Year, which begins on February 12, 2021 and marks the Year of the Ox:

CAPAC Leadership

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

Washington, D.C. — Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, hate crimes, harassment, and racism against Asian Americans have increased drastically, with over 3,000 cases of anti-Asian discrimination reported through 2020.