WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 30, 2012) — Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and Congressional Leaders released statements in honor of California’s second annual Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution.

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WASHINGTON, DC—Following President Obama’s State of the Union address, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) responded on behalf of the group.

“As Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), I commend President Obama on his continued efforts to improve the lives of all Americans – not just the privileged elite.

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Cecilia Muñoz, White House Director, Domestic Policy Council.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 10, 2012) — The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus praised President Obama’s appointment Tuesday of Cecilia Muñoz as White House Director of the Domestic Policy Council.

Prior to her appointment today, Cecilia Muñoz served as Deputy Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.  Before joining the Obama Administration in January of 2009, she worked as Senior Vice President for the Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation at the National Council of La Raza (NCLR).

CAPAC Chairwoman Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-32) said Muñoz brings a record of distinction to her new role as Director of the Domestic Policy Council.

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CAPAC Founder Secretary Norman Y. Mineta

Last month, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Founder Secretary Norman Y. Mineta celebrated his 80th birthday.

APAICS said it is fortunate to have Norm as a guiding force and leader in its organization. He has lead the way in public service for the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and continues to be a visionary leader across the country and a role model for generations to come.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (Oct. 14, 2011) — Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus and U.S. Secretary Janet Napolitano of the Department of Homeland Security held a recent meeting to discuss issues of critical concern to the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

CAPAC Chair Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA- 32) said the meeting was an important first for the caucus. She said nearly 60 percent of all Asian Americans are foreign born, and immigration issues are a top priority.

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U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 8, 2011) — U.S. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), today released the following statement in response to the President’s Joint Session Address on jobs.

“In spite of the dangerous myth that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) have been largely untouched by this recession, our community has been devastated by long term unemployment, high rates of foreclosures and downward mobility. Many who have spent decades working to attain the American dream are now falling out of the middle-class or struggling to make ends meet.”

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Washington, D.C. (June 29, 2011) – Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus on Wednesday applauded the new draft standards released by the Department of Health and Human Services for collecting and reporting data on race, ethnicity, sex, primary language, and disability status.

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U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu

Washington, D.C. (March 8, 2011) – U.S. Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, announced the incoming staff. The caucus leadership will include Executive Director Gene F. Kim and Assistant and Coordinator Andy Wong.

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Washington, D.C. (December 15, 2010) – U.S. Rep. Mike Honda (CA-15), chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and Rep. Judy Chu (CA-32), chair of CAPAC’s Economic Development Task Force, applaud Comcast and NBC Universal for signing an memorandum of understanding (MOU) with key Asian American and Pacific Islander organizations.

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Washington, D.C. (December 8, 2010) – U.S. Congressman Mike Honda (CA-15), chairman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, along with other CAPAC executive board members, applauded Wednesdays passage of the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act, a bill they said would provide for conditional permanent resident status for undocumented students who arrived at in this country at a young age.

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