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March 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to celebrate the start of Holi, the South Asian holiday known as the Festival of Colors:


March 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Edward Kiel as U.S. District Judge for the District of New Jersey, who becomes the first Korean American federal judge in New Jersey andEumi Lee as U.S.


March 16, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Three years ago today, a gunman sought out and entered three Asian-owned spas in Georgia, opened fire, and killed eight people, including six Asian women.


March 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Sunil Harjani as U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Illinois Eastern Division. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) issued the following statement:


March 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the U.S. Senate voted to confirm Jasmine Yoon as U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Virginia, who becomes the first Asian American federal judge to serve the state of Virginia. Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep.


March 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the month of Ramadan, which began last evening at sunset.


March 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), First Vice-Chair Rep.


February 26, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) welcomes Rep. Rob Menendez (NJ-08) as a newly confirmed Associate Member for the 118th Congress, bringing the total membership of the Caucus to 76 Members of the U.S. House and Senate.


February 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two years ago today, Assistant Attorney General Matt Olsen announced changes to the Department of Justice’s “China Initiative,” including a change in name and focus to more accurately reflect the global security challenges facing the U.S. without singling out China.