Press Releases

Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and other Congressional leaders introduced the Filipino Veterans Fairness Act. Members released the following statements:

Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements to mark the Hindu festival of Holi. Also known as the Festival of Colors, Holi marks the beginning of Spring and is celebrated by people across the world.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), submitted written testimony to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security criticizing their hearing on the Separation of Nuclear Families under U.S. Immigration Law.

Washington, DC – Today, the Senate confirmed Judge Pamela K.M. Chen to a seat on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York by a voice vote. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements congratulating Judge Chen:

Washington, DC – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements regarding the Shelby County v. Holder case, which was argued before the U.S. Supreme Court this morning:

WASHINGTON, DC – Seventy one years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066, which led to the internment of over 120,000 individuals of Japanese ancestry during World War II. Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Congressional leadership released the following statements in observance of the Day of Remembrance: