Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus Chairmen and Chairwomen
In 1994 Members of Asian and Pacific Islander descent created the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC). Inspired by the Congressional Black and Hispanic Caucuses, CAPAC was created for Members to formally coordinate efforts to advance legislation pertaining to the interests of the Asian Pacific American community. Since its formation, the bipartisan and bicameral caucus has educated congressional colleagues on the history of the growing Asian Pacific American community in the United States and continues to build recognition in Congress.
| Congress | Member's Name |
|---|---|
| 103rd (1993–1995) | Norman Y. Mineta (D-CA) |
| 104th (1995–1997)1 | Norman Y. Mineta (D-CA) Patsy Takemoto Mink (D-HI) |
| 105th (1997–1999) | Patsy Takemoto Mink (D-HI) |
| 106th (1999–2001) | Robert A. Underwood (D-GU) |
| 107th (2001–2003) | David Wu (D-OR) |
| 108th (2003–2005)2 | David Wu (D-OR) Mike Honda (D-CA) |
| 109th (2005–2007) | Mike Honda (D-CA) |
| 110th (2007–2009) | Mike Honda (D-CA) |
| 111th (2009–2011) | Mike Honda (D-CA) |
| 112th (2011–2013) | Judy Chu (D-CA) |
| 113th (2013–2015) | Judy Chu (D-CA) |
| 114th (2015–2017) | Judy Chu (D-CA) |
| 115th (2017–2019) | Judy Chu (D-CA) |
| 116th (2019–2021) | Judy Chu (D-CA) |
| 117th (2021–2023) | Judy Chu (D-CA) |
| 118th (2023–2025) | Judy Chu (D-CA) |
| 119th (2025–2027) | Grace Meng (D-NY) |
Footnotes
1In the 104th Congress, Norman Y. Mineta served as Chairman from May 1994 to October 1995, and Patsy Takemoto Mink served as Chairwoman from October 1995 to January 1997.
2In the 108th Congress, David Wu served as Chairman from January to December 2003, and Mike Honda served as Chairman from January 2004 to December 2004.