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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
July 27, 2015
Today, the House of Representatives passed the Senate-amended H.R. 2499, the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act of 2015.
July 24, 2015
Congress sets the 7(a) program's lending limit and can vote to authorize raising it. San Gabriel Valley Congresswoman Judy Chu is co-sponsoring a bill that would do just that and is hoping her colleagues will take action before heading off on a long recess next week.
July 23, 2015
Today, the House of Representatives will consider H.R. 3009, the Enforce the Law for Sanctuary Cities Act.
Issues:Immigration
July 23, 2015
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1599, the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, which would have effectively blocked the Food and Drug Administration and states from labeling genetically modified (GMO) foods.
July 22, 2015
Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) spoke on the House floor to call attention to the looming shut down of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 7(a) loan program.