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Encyclopedia > Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (founded in May, 1994) is a group in the United States Congress who represent Asian Pacific Americans. This broad term generally includes those of East Asian, Southeast Asian, or South Asian descent. This article is about the month of May. ... 1994 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... The Congress of the United States is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States of America. ... An Asian American is a person of Asian ancestry or origin who was born in or is an immigrant to the United States. ... East Asia can be defined in either cultural or geographic terms. ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ... Composite satellite image of the Indian subcontinent Map of South Asia. ...


All current members from the 109th Congress are from the Democratic Party. The 109th United States Congress meets from January 4, 2005, to January 1, 2007. ... The Democratic Party is one of two major political parties in the United States. ...


Current members (109th Congress)

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See also

The Congressional Black Caucus is an organization representing African American members of the Congress of the United States. ... // About the CHC The Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) is comprised of 21 Members of Congress of Hispanic descent. ...

External links

  • CAPAC Website

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (94 words)
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (founded in May, 1994) is a group in the United States Congress who represent Asian Pacific Americans.
This broad term generally includes those of East Asian, Southeast Asian, or South Asian descent.
Asian Pacific Americans in the United States Congress
APAICS - Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (185 words)
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), founded in May 16, 1994, by former Congressman Norman Mineta, is comprised of a formal group of Members of Congress (House and Senate) who have strong interests in promoting Asian Pacific American (APA) issues and advocating the concerns of APAs.
To establish policies and issue policy statements 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.
To ensure that legislation passed by the United States Congress, to the greatest extent possible, provides for the full participation of Asian Pacific Americans and reflects the concerns and needs of the Asian Pacific American communities.
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