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February 29, 2016
During Sunday night’s Academy Awards show, host Chris Rock introduced “accountants” from the firm PricewaterhouseCoopers with stereotypical Asian and Jewish names and then brought on stage three young Asian children. Rock continued by saying that those who are offended by the joke “can tweet about it on [their] phone that was also made by these kids.”
Issues:My Caucuses
February 27, 2016
"It is not right to protest the exclusion of one group by making jokes at the expense of another," Chu said. "While much attention was paid to the way African Americans have been ignored by Hollywood, true diversity must include other minorities as well. It is outrageous that the only role that Asian Americans had at last night's Oscars was to appear as the butt of a joke."
Issues:My Caucuses
February 25, 2016
Today, Reps. Judy Chu (CA-27) and John Katko (NY-24) introduced the Helping Extract Animals from Red Tape (HEART) Act, which would expedite the rehabilitation process of abused animals that are seized under federal law by the government. The HEART Act would also place the burden of paying for the cost of caring for these animals to the person claiming an interest in the animal, rather than local animal shelters
Issues:Crime and Safety
February 23, 2016
Democratic leaders and rank-and-file members from both chambers came out in strong support of the president's closure plan. "I've been there — it is a blight on our country," tweeted Democratic Representative Judy Chu of California. "We must remain a nation of laws and justice."
February 19, 2016
Washington, D.C. – On February 19, 1942, President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which led to the forced imprisonment of over 120,000 Japanese Americans during World War II. Over seventy years later, not a single accusation of espionage against Japanese Americans has been proven. Rep.
February 16, 2016
Today, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chairwoman Judy Chu (CA-27) released the following statement in response to threats of Senate Republican obstructionism to confirm a new Supreme Court Justice:
Issues:My Caucuses
February 12, 2016
"We learned that despite having anti-hazing policies in place, these policies are unevenly implemented and done with little oversight," Chu said. "In addition, the standards among branches can differ radically, with some not even having a system for collecting data on hazing.
Issues:Military Hazing
February 10, 2016
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, February 9, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) released their investigative report on hazing in the military. Rep.
Issues:Military Hazing
February 8, 2016
Asians and Pacific Islanders make up more than 80 percent of the people in the government's employment visa backlogs, according to Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.), chairwoman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. They also account for more than 40 percent of the people waiting for family immigrant visas
Issues:ImmigrationMy Caucuses
February 8, 2016
Today is the start of the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Monkey.
Issues:My Caucuses