Perspective by Petula Dvorak: The disastrous rollout of a new federal financial aid process is leaving behind the scrappy first-generation college students who fought for their admissions. wapo.st/442AHTJ

Patsy Takemoto Mink broke down barriers as the first woman of color elected to Congress and by fighting for legislation like Title IX to stand up for women across the country. I join my CAPAC colleagues in celebrating her legacy.

Today, Senator Mazie Hirono co-hosted a celebration of Patsy Takemoto Mink's legacy w/ United States Mint, National Women's History Museum, Smithsonian American Women's History Museum, & Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center. Along w/ other CAPAC Members, they helped unveil a new Patsy T. Mink quarter.

Mother of Title IX & former CAPAC Chair, Mink is an icon.

Thankful to CAPAC Member Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley for highlighting at today's Oversight Committee Democrats hearing how anti-Asian hate directly stems from irresponsible rhetoric.

The U.S. can confront the Chinese Communist Party without putting targets on the backs of Asian Americans.

As the first woman of color in Congress & the champion of Title IX, #PatsyMink broke barriers & inspired women everywhere. Today, I’m honored to commemorate her life & legacy with her daughter & Senator Mazie Hirono by celebrating the release of the #PatsyMink Quarter.

Today, Acting Under Secretary of U.S. Commerce Dept. for USMBDA Eric Morrissette briefed CAPAC Members on the MBDA's initiatives to support U.S. minority businesses following a federal judge's ruling that deemed its race & ethnicity presumptions unconstitutional.capac-chu.house.gov/press-release/…

First in the Sunday Vault 🔓: Dem lawmakers led by Reps. Barbara Lee (Calif.), Steven Horsford (Nev.), Judy Chu (Calif.) and Nanette Barragán (Calif.) want 'complete' demographic data published on federal contracting dollars. from me and Laura Weiss
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To all those gathering around the world in celebration of Vaisakhi, Navratri, Songkran, and the incoming New Year this week, Jill and I wish you warmth, community, and joy.

Happy Bengali, Khmer, Lao, Myanmarese, Nepali, Sinhalese, Tamil, Thai, and Vishu New Year!

Happy Vaisakhi to Sikh families in New Jersey and everyone celebrating across the country.

Happy Vaisakhi to our Sikh neighbors and friends in Los Angeles County and around the world!

Wishing a happy and healthy Vaisakhi to all those in the Sikh community celebrating!

Wishing our Sikh American community members a happy Vaisakhi!
 
May this year’s festival be a joyous one for those celebrating across the world.
 
I'm proud to represent the many Sikh Americans in North Jersey and serve as a member of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus.

Happy Vaisakhi to our Sikh neighbors and friends in California’s 19th Congressional District and around the world as we celebrate the beginning of the spring harvest!

Today, Muslim Americans across the #SouthSound and nation celebrate Eid al-Fitr; the end of #Ramadan .

#EidMubarak to all as you honor faith, family, and community.

To all those celebrating Eid al-Fitr right here at home in #OH13 and across the globe, Eid Mubarak!