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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 15m

Access to affordable, quality health care has not been equitable for communities of color.

Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act are integral to closing the gap and keeping families healthy.

Yet Republicans are cutting these vital programs.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 7h

Their willingness to engage in such vile rhetoric behind closed doors speaks volumes to their character and the tone set by our nation’s leaders. (2/2)

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 7h

We are deeply disgusted by the reported racist, xenophobic, and antisemitic messages from conservative youth leaders.

No community was spared in their hateful tirade, including Chinese and Indian Americans. (1/2)

www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

‘I love Hitler’: Leaked messages expose Young Republicans’ racist chat

Thousands of private messages reveal young GOP leaders joking about gas chambers, slavery and rape.

www.politico.com

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 2d

From the shores of Hawaiʻi to the islands of Alaska, Indigenous people are the heartbeat of our nation.

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the cultures, traditions, and resilience of Indigenous communities that continue to enrich our shared history and future.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 3d

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 3d

Trump needs to stop health care cuts and reopen the government NOW.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 4d

October is Filipino American History Month, marking the first recorded arrival of Filipinos to the U.S. in 1587.

This month, we recognize the generations of Filipino Americans whose hard work, resilience, and contributions are woven into the fabric of our nation.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 5d

House Republicans have been on vacation for 19 days.

They refuse to work with Democrats to address skyrocketing health care costs and reopen government.

@bera.house.gov joins Chair @meng.house.gov for a special "Spill the Tea" episode to discuss what's at stake. Link in bio.

Reposted by Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

Congresswoman Nanette Barragán @repbarragan.bsky.social · 6d

Americans across the country are receiving health care premium increase notices - many with increases that DOUBLE or TRIPLE their costs.

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/u...

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 6d

Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders own over 3 million small businesses & employ 5 million people.

The Republican shutdown blocks $170 million in SBA loans EVERY DAY.

CAPAC members are fighting to reopen government & ensure small business funding is available.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 6d

Even Republicans are begging Speaker Johnson to end his vacation and bring his members back to DC.

The American people know he has the power to reopen government. Get off the golf course and get back to work.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 6d

Republican C-SPAN caller to Mike Johnson: "As a Republican, I'm very disappointed in my party,and I'm very disappointed in you, because you have the power to call the House back. You refuse to do that just for a show."

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 7d

More than half of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander adults are struggling to pay for health care costs.

Trump and Republicans want to hike up premiums or kick people off their health care altogether.

What happened to lowering costs for Americans?

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 7d

Americans are already getting notices about health care premiums going up next year. Current estimates show Americans will see premiums increase by 114% on average.

Each day Republicans refuse to act, costs will go up, more Americans will go without care, and people will die.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 8d

CAPAC, Jewish Caucus, CBC Chairs Condemn Secretary of Defense’s Comments on Grooming Standards:

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 9d

Happy Mid-Autumn Festival! May this be a time of rest and celebration, surrounded by loved ones and lots of delicious food.

中秋快乐! 추석 잘 보내세요! お月見を楽しむ! Chúc quý vị Trung Thu ấm áp!

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 9d

56% of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders report health care costs as the most difficult item to afford.

Republicans want to raise insurance premiums so they can pay for billionaire tax cuts.

Not on our watch. Our communities deserve better.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 10d

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 10d

This tells you all you need to know about Trump and Republicans’ priorities.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 11d

Republicans acted quickly to pass tax cuts for their billionaire buddies.

But when it comes to lowering health care costs for working Americans, they went on vacation.

Tells you everything you need to know about their priorities.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 11d

First Republicans gutted Medicaid, which provides health care for 4.5 million Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians & Pacific Islanders.

Now they’re trying to raise premiums for over 1.5 million AANHPI adults.

CAPAC members went live to discuss what’s at stake. Link in bio.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 11d

Congressional Republicans have shut down our government, and we understand that this can be a concerning and confusing time for our communities.

CAPAC is providing updates, resources, and information via email. Sign up for our newsletter at the link in the bio.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 12d

The Republican Shutdown is harming millions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders across the country — but don’t just take our word for it. Hear it straight from our communities:

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 12d

60 years ago, President Johnson signed the Immigration & Nationality Act into law—ending discriminatory quotas that had excluded immigrants based on race and nationality.

On its anniversary, CAPAC is fighting to protect immigration pathways for future generations.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 14d

Despite having total control in Washington, Republicans would rather shut down the government than negotiate. Meanwhile, Democrats are still here in DC and ready to work.

Stop stonewalling and come to the table.

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus @capac.house.gov · 14d

CAPAC Chair Meng Slams Republican-Made Shutdown and Health Care Crisis:

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