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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
ChairJudy Chu
FounderNorman Mineta
FoundedMay 16, 1994; 30 years ago (1994-05-16)
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
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
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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.

While CAPAC describes itself as non-partisan, all of its current members are Democrats, though some past members, such as Joseph Cao, were Republicans. 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.[1]

Current members

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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

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Executive board members

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Associate members

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Last updated: April 14, 2024[2]

List of chairs

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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

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Vice Presidents of the United States

Members of Congress

† Served in leadership or as an executive board member

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Purpose, Mission & Goals". Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. Archived from the original on April 17, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2013.
  2. ^ "Members". Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus. May 2023. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
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