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Ami Bera and Suhas Subramanyam elected to CAPAC leadership
The 119th Congress will begin in early January when Meng and all other members of the House of Representatives are officially sworn in.
These appointments highlight the increasing representation of South Asian Americans within CAPAC and underscore the caucus’ commitment to diversity. / File Photo
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) elected its new leadership for the 119th Congress, with Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), elected as Whip, and Rep.-elect Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) named Freshman Representative.
Their appointments highlight the increasing representation of South Asian Americans within CAPAC and underscore the caucus’ commitment to diversity.
Bera, the longest-serving Indian American of Congress, has been a prominent advocate for healthcare reform and international diplomacy. As Whip, he will play a pivotal role in coordinating legislative strategies and fostering unity within CAPAC.
“Deeply honored to serve as Whip for the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in the next Congress! I look forward to working with this new leadership team to advance CAPAC's vital mission,” Rep. Bera said in a statement on X.
Subramanyam, who recently made history asthe first Indian American to represent Virginia in Congress, will bring fresh perspectives and a strong commitment to addressing issues like climate change and technological innovation to the Caucus
“It is an honor to serve in CAPAC’s leadership,” said Subramanyam. “As Freshman Representative, I look forward to working with my colleagues to uplift the voices of Asian American communities and tackle pressing challenges.”
In the 119th Congress, CAPAC will be led by Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY) as Chair. Meng, a trailblazer in advocating for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities, expressed her gratitude and outlined her priorities for the 119th Congress.
“It is an honor to serve as Chair of CAPAC,” Meng said. “Throughout my time in Congress, I have championed the Asian American community, tackling issues like combating hate, reducing healthcare costs, and supporting small businesses.”
Meng’s leadership builds on the legacy of outgoing Chair Judy Chu, and she has pledged to strengthen CAPAC’s advocacy efforts while addressing critical concerns, from rising anti-Asian hate crimes to economic equity.
The leadership also includes Rep. Jill Tokuda (D-HI) as Second Vice-Chair, and reflects CAPAC’s mission to amplify diverse voices and address the needs of the AANHPI community. “CAPAC was created to ensure the voices of AANHPI communities are not only heard but strongly represented at the federal level,” Meng stated. “I look forward to working with our diverse members to fight for policies that empower our communities.”
As the 119th Congress convenes in January, CAPAC’s leaders are poised to advocate for transformative change and uphold the interests of AANHPI communities across the nation.
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