Press Releases
August 11, 2015
Today marks the 15th anniversary of Executive Order 13166, “Improving Access to Services for Persons with Limited English Proficiency.” This Executive Order requires federal agencies to create systems to provide meaningful access to their services for those with limited English proficiency. In commemoration of this anniversary,
Issues:My Caucuses
August 11, 2015
In response to calls to defund Planned Parenthood, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement of support for the women’s health organization.
Issues:Women's RightsHealth Care
August 6, 2015
Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), released the following statement on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Issues:Civil and Voting Rights
August 5, 2015
Today marks three years since the tragic shooting in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, during which a gunman opened fire in a Sikh gurdwara, killing six people and injuring several others
Issues:Civil and Voting Rights
August 4, 2015
Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) hosted U.S. Small Business Administrator Maria Contreras-Sweet in Pasadena to tour an area business and meet with local entrepreneurs.
August 4, 2015
Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and other members of CAPAC sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) outlining their support for transparency, opportunity for all, and diversity in the higher education admissions process as the DOJ reviews a recent complaint of alleged discrimination against Asian Americans in the Harvard University admissions process.
Issues:My Caucuses
August 3, 2015
Today, President Obama announced new details for his Clean Power Plan. The plan aims to reduce U.S. contributions to climate change by setting new standards for power plants that cut carbon emissions.
Issues:Energy and Environment
August 3, 2015
On Saturday, August 1, 2015, Congresswoman Judy Chu honored outstanding and diverse business people, volunteers, educators and non-profit organizations in the San Gabriel Valley at her 6th Annual DiverCities Congressional Awards Ceremony.
July 28, 2015
Today marks the observance of World Hepatitis Day, which encourages communities and governments around the world to join in efforts to prevent and eliminate viral hepatitis. Rep. Judy Chu, chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) issued the following statements.
Issues:Health CareMy Caucuses
July 28, 2015
The Congressional Progressive Caucus, along with Democratic Members of the House Judiciary Committee and support from the Congressional Tri-Caucuses, today held a forum on family detention.
Issues:Immigration