Rep. Chu Transitions to CAPAC Chair Emerita Role
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) issued the following statement after the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) elected its leadership for the 119th Congress and she transitions to Chair Emerita:
“It has been an extraordinary honor to serve as Chair of CAPAC for the past 14 years, following in the footsteps of leaders like Norm Mineta, Robert Underwood, Patsy Mink, and Mike Honda. When I started, we had nine AANHPI members of Congress. Today, we look forward to having 25 AANHPI members of Congress. I am proud to have led CAPAC as it advanced the needs and interests of AANHPI communities nationwide, from health equity, educational access, and immigration to civil rights, data disaggregation, and language access. I am especially proud of our strong, visible fights against anti-Asian hate and racial profiling. Our communities will certainly face incredible challenges in the years to come under a second Trump Administration, but I have no doubt that our Chair-elect, Congressmember Grace Meng, will deftly lead this caucus as our community’s voice within the halls of Congress, protecting our rights and strengthening our power. As I step into the Chair Emerita role, I congratulate the entire incoming CAPAC leadership team and look forward to continuing our work together on behalf of AANHPI communities across the country.”