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WASHINGTON, DC – The Congressional Tri-Caucus Chairs – composed of Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Judy Chu (CA-27), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Cedric Richmond (LA-02) – as well as U.S.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Judy Chu and Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) introduced the Protecting Our Workers from Exploitation and Retaliation (POWER) Act in the House and Senate. The legislation will provide U Visa eligibility for immigrant workers who report unsafe or unfair labor practices. The bill will also strengthen labor agencies' investigative powers and allow a stay of removal and work authorization for workers who file a workplace claim.

Washington, DC — This week, three bipartisan bills sponsored by Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) to address the opioid crisis were advanced out of the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce Committees. The bills are:

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement to commemorate the Muslim holy month of Ramadan:

"As Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I want to wish the Muslim community a joyous and blessed Ramadan. The holy month of Ramadan marks a time of reflection, spirituality, and rejuvenation for millions of Muslims in the United States and around the world.

Washington, DC — In an interview this morning, White House Chief of Staff John Kelly said that immigrants crossing the border would not assimilate into the United States, that they don't integrate well, and they don't have skills. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement in response:

"If John Kelly thinks immigrants don't integrate well and don't have any skills, then he needs to visit California, where we are a majority minority state and thriving with one of the strongest economies in the world.

Washington, DC — On Wednesday, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced its second major round of grant funding for the fiscal year 2018. The grants, totaling over $87 million, will fund projects, exhibitions, education, festivals and more around the country, including five in California's 27^th Congressional district, which is represented by Rep. Judy Chu. Rep. Chu released the following statement:

Washington, DC — Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-27) and Jackie Walorski (IN-02) introduced H.R. 5722, the Dr. Todd Graham Pain Management Improvement Act. The bill, named for an Indiana doctor who was murdered for not prescribing opioid pills to a patient, would require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to study potential legislative and administrative changes to Medicare to allow beneficiaries better access to non-drug alternatives to treat pain.