Rep. Chu Celebrates Filipino American History Month

Washington, DC – In recognition of Filipino American History Month, which begins today and lasts throughout the month of October, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) held a press conference to highlight their support for legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Filipino Veterans of World War II. Rep. Chu, chair of CAPAC, also released the following statement:

“As Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I am thrilled to join millions of Filipino Americans nationwide in celebrating Filipino American History Month. Throughout the month of October, we recognize the many contributions that Filipino Americans have made to our great nation –from cultivating our agriculture industries as migrant workers in California and Hawaii, to flourishing in academia, business, healthcare, politics, and the arts. As we celebrate Filipino American History Month, let us also recognize the brave service of our World War II Filipino veterans and their families. In Congress, I will continue to work with my CAPAC colleagues to push for legislation to grant these veterans with the benefits and recognition they deserve.”