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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

February 15, 2024

The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) is a caucus consisting of members of the United States Congress who are Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), and who have a strong interest in advocating and promoting issues and concerning the AAPI community. CAPAC was founded on May 16, 1994, by former Congressman Norman Mineta.

Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
ChairpersonJudy Chu
(California's 28th)
FounderNorman Mineta
(California's 15th)
FoundedMay 16, 1994; 29 years ago (1994-05-16)
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
MembershipDuring the 118th Congress
  • 8 Senators
  • 66 Representatives
  • 1 Delegate
Seats in the House
66 / 435
(plus 1 non-voting)
Seats in the Senate
8 / 100
Seats in the House Democratic Caucus
66 / 213
Seats in House Republican Conference
0 / 222
Website
Official website

While CAPAC describes itself as non-partisan, all of its current members are Democrats, though some past members, such as Joseph Cao, have been Republicans. This caucus generally includes members of East, Southeast, South or Pacific Islander descent, members with high concentrations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in their district, or those with an interest in AAPI issues in general.[1]

Purpose edit

  • To ensure that legislation passed by the United States Congress, to the greatest extent possible, provides for the full participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and reflects the concerns and needs of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities;
  • To educate other Members of Congress about the history, contributions and concerns of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders;
  • To work with other Members and Caucuses to protect and advance the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans;
  • To establish policies on legislation and issues relating to persons of Asian and/or Pacific Islands ancestry who are citizens or nationals of, residents of, or immigrants to, the United States, its territories and possessions; and
  • To provide a structure to coordinate the efforts, and enhance the ability, of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Members of Congress to accomplish those goals.[1]

Current membership edit

 
Representative Patsy Mink announces the formation of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus at a press conference with (left to right) Representatives Don Edwards and Norman Mineta, Guam Delegate Robert Underwood, and Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Neil Abercrombie
 
Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in the 118th United States Congress
  Leadership and executive board members
  Associate members

Leadership edit

Executive board members edit

Associate members edit

Last updated: January 31, 2024[2]

List of chairs edit

No. Image Chairman Term Cong. district
1   Rep. Norman Mineta 1994–1995 (CA-15)
2   Rep. Patsy Mink 1995–1997 (HI-2)
3   Del. Robert Underwood 1997–2001 (GU-AL)
4   Rep. David Wu 2001–2004 (OR-1)
5   Rep. Mike Honda 2004–2011 (CA-17)
6   Rep. Judy Chu 2011–present (CA-28)

Former members edit

Vice Presidents of the United States

Members of Congress

† Served in leadership or as an executive board member

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b . Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Archived from the original on April 17, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  2. ^ "Members". Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Retrieved January 31, 2024.

External links edit

 
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Islands ancestry who are citizens or nationals of residents of or immigrants to the United States its territories and possessions and To provide a structure to coordinate the efforts and enhance the ability of the Asian American and Pacific Islander Members of Congress to accomplish those goals 1 Current membership edit nbsp Representative Patsy Mink announces the formation of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus at a press conference with left to right Representatives Don Edwards and Norman Mineta Guam Delegate Robert Underwood and Representatives Nancy Pelosi and Neil Abercrombie nbsp Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in the 118th United States Congress Leadership and executive board members Associate membersLeadership edit Chair Judy Chu D CA 28 First Vice Chair Grace Meng D NY 06 Second Vice Chair Mark Takano D CA 39 Whip Ted Lieu D CA 36 Freshman Representative Jill Tokuda D HI 02 Executive board members edit Senator Tammy Duckworth D Illinois Senator Mazie Hirono D Hawaii Senator Brian Schatz D Hawaii Representative Ami Bera D CA 06 Representative Ed Case D HI 01 Representative Dan Goldman D NY 10 Representative Jimmy Gomez D CA 34 Representative Al Green D TX 09 Representative Pramila Jayapal D WA 07 Representative Ro Khanna D CA 17 Representative Andy Kim D NJ 03 Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi D IL 08 Representative Barbara Lee D CA 12 Representative Doris Matsui D CA 07 Delegate Gregorio Sablan D MP AL Representative Bobby Scott D VA 03 Representative Marilyn Strickland D WA 10 Representative Shri Thanedar D MI 13 Associate members edit Senator Cory Booker D New Jersey Senator Catherine Cortez Masto D Nevada Senator Kirsten Gillibrand D New York Senator Alex Padilla D California Senator Jacky Rosen D Nevada Representative Pete Aguilar D CA 33 Representative Colin Allred D TX 32 Representative Nanette Barragan D CA 44 Representative Suzanne Bonamici D OR 01 Representative Brendan Boyle D PA 02 Representative Salud Carbajal D CA 24 Representative Gerry Connolly D VA 11 Representative Lou Correa D CA 46 Representative Jason Crow D CO 06 Representative Suzan DelBene D WA 01 Representative Mark DeSaulnier D CA 10 Representative Debbie Dingell D MI 06 Representative Anna Eshoo D CA 16 Representative Lizzie Fletcher D TX 07 Representative Valerie Foushee D NC 04 Representative Josh Gottheimer D NJ 05 Representative Steven Horsford D NV 04 Representative Sara Jacobs D CA 51 Representative Susie Lee D NV 03 Representative Lucy McBath D GA 07 Representative Gregory Meeks D NY 05 Representative Kevin Mullin D CA 15 Representative Jerry Nadler D NY 12 Representative Grace Napolitano D CA 31 Representative Jimmy Panetta D CA 19 Representative Scott Peters D CA 50 Representative Katie Porter D CA 47 Representative Ayanna Pressley D MA 07 Representative Jamie Raskin D MD 08 Representative Deborah Ross D NC 02 Representative Linda Sanchez D CA 38 Representative Jan Schakowsky D IL 09 Representative Adam Schiff D CA 30 Representative Kim Schrier D WA 08 Representative Brad Sherman D CA 32 Representative Adam Smith D WA 09 Representative Haley Stevens D MI 11 Representative Eric Swalwell D CA 14 Representative Emilia Sykes D OH 13 Representative Dina Titus D NV 01 Representative Norma Torres D CA 35 Representative David Trone D MD 06 Representative Juan Vargas D CA 52 Representative Nydia Velazquez D NY 07 Representative Maxine Waters D CA 43 Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman D NJ 12 Representative Jennifer Wexton D VA 10 Last updated January 31 2024 2 List of chairs editNo Image Chairman Term Cong district1 nbsp Rep Norman Mineta 1994 1995 CA 15 2 nbsp Rep Patsy Mink 1995 1997 HI 2 3 nbsp Del Robert Underwood 1997 2001 GU AL 4 nbsp Rep David Wu 2001 2004 OR 1 5 nbsp Rep Mike Honda 2004 2011 CA 17 6 nbsp Rep Judy Chu 2011 present CA 28 Former members editVice Presidents of the United States Kamala Harris D U S 49th Vice President of the United States 2021 present United States Senator from California 2017 2021 32nd Attorney General of California 2011 2017 and 27th District Attorney of San Francisco 2004 2011 Members of Congress Former Representative Karen Bass D CA 37 Former Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux D GA 07 Representative Katherine Clark D MA 05 Former Representative Marcia Fudge D OH 11 Former Representative Deb Haaland D NM 01 Representative Hakeem Jeffries D NY 08 Former Representative Kai Kahele D HI 02 Representative Zoe Lofgren D CA 18 Former Representative Alan Lowenthal D CA 47 Former Representative Carolyn Maloney D NY 12 Former Representative Jerry McNerney D CA 09 Former Representative Stephanie Murphy D FL 07 Former Representative Lucille Roybal Allard D CA 40 Former Delegate Michael San Nicolas D GU AL Former Representative Jackie Speier D CA 14 Former Representative Tom Suozzi D NY 03 Served in leadership or as an executive board memberSee also editAsian Pacific Americans in the United States Congress ASPIRE PACReferences edit a b Purpose Mission amp Goals Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Archived from the original on April 17 2013 Retrieved May 13 2013 Members Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Retrieved January 31 2024 External links edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Official website nbsp Portals nbsp Asia nbsp Politics nbsp United States Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus amp oldid 1201480369, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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