Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
Chair Grace Meng
Founder Norman Mineta
FoundedMay 16, 1994;30 years ago (1994-05-16)
Headquarters Washington, D.C.
Seats in the House
69 / 435
Seats in the Senate
9 / 100
Seats in the House Democratic Caucus
69 / 215
Seats in House Republican Conference
0 / 220
Website
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The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) is a caucus consisting of members of the United States Congress who are Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (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.

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While CAPAC describes itself as nonpartisan, all of its current members are Democrats, though some past members (such as Joseph Cao from Louisiana) were Republicans. Members of CAPAC speak at the House Democrats' issues conference, the party's annual retreat. [1]

The caucus generally includes members of East, Southeast, South or Pacific Islander descent, who are executive board members of the caucus. It also includes associate members who have high concentrations of AAPI constituents in their district, or those with an interest in AAPI issues in general. [2]

In the 119th Congress, CAPAC announced its newly elected leadership, with Representative Grace Meng (NY-06) elected as Chair, succeeding Judy Chu (CA-28), who transitioned to Chair Emerita after 14 years of leadership. [3] [4] Meng has been critical of the Trump administration's domestic policies. [5] [6] [7]

Current members

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 Formation of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.jpg
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
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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in the 118th United States Congress
  Leadership and executive board members
  Associate members

119th Congress Leadership

Executive board members

Associate members

Last updated: February 23, 2025 [8]

List of chairs

ImageChairTermDistrict
NormanYoshioMineta.jpg Rep. Norman Mineta 1994–1995 CA-15
Patsymink.jpg Rep. Patsy Mink 1995–1997 HI-2
Robert A. Underwood 105th Congress portrait.jpg Del. Robert Underwood 1997–2001 GU-AL
David Wu portrait 2003.jpg Rep. David Wu 2001–2004 OR-1
Mike Honda, official portrait, 111th Congress.jpg Rep. Mike Honda 2004–2011 CA-17
Judy Chu 113th Congress.jpg Rep. Judy Chu 2011–2025 CA-28
Grace Meng Official Congressional Photo.jpg Rep. Grace Meng 2025–present NY-6

Former members

Vice Presidents of the United States

Members of Congress

† Served in leadership or as an executive board member

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Members of House Asian American Caucus at Issues Conference | Video | C-SPAN.org". www.c-span.org. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  2. ↑ "Purpose, Mission & Goals". Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Archived from the original on April 17, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  3. ↑ "CAPAC Elects New Leadership for the 119th Congress: Grace Meng as Chair". Visible Together. Retrieved March 6, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ "Rep. Grace Meng to lead congressional Asian caucus, replacing longtime chair Judy Chu". NBC News. December 4, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  5. ↑ Writer, Staff (March 5, 2025). "Trump's Joint Address Divisive Says Asian Pacific American Caucus Chair Grace Meng". India Currents. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  6. ↑ "CAPAC Slams Trump Administration's Decision to Gut Department of Education | Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)". capac.house.gov. March 12, 2025. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Rep. Grace Meng issues a warning on Trump: 'He will not stop at banning abortion'". POLITICO. August 21, 2024. Retrieved March 19, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Members". Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Retrieved February 23, 2025.
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