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ASPIRE PAC Statement on Passage of Legislation to Create the First National Museum of AAPI History and Culture

April 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng released the following statement following the House passage of her bill to create the first national museum dedicated to preserving the history, culture, and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). The bill would create an eight-member panel to...

ASPIRE PAC Statement on Senate Passage of Legislation to Create the First National Museum of AAPI History and Culture

May 20, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng released the following statement after the Senate passage of her bill to create the first national museum dedicated to preserving the history, culture, and accomplishments of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI). The bill has already passed the House and now...

ASPIRE PAC Endorses Nevada’s Effort to Host First in the Nation Presidential Primary

August 3, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ASPIRE PAC announced that it is endorsing Nevada’s bid to become the First in the Nation presidential primary. 
ASPIRE PAC is dedicated to uplifting the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and of the early...

ASPIRE PAC Condemns Michelle Steel’s and NRCC’s Shameful Attacks on Lt. Commander Jay Chen

October 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - ASPIRE PAC released the following statement strongly condemning the disgusting attacks by both the Michelle Steel campaign and national Republicans against Jay Chen, a Lieutenant Commander and intelligence officer in the U.S. Naval Reserves and the son of Taiwanese immigrants. Both national press and...

ASPIRE PAC Statement on Jill Tokuda’s Election to Congress

November 9, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng issued the following statement after Jill Tokuda’s election to serve Hawaii’s 2nd Congressional District:
“Congresswoman-elect Jill Tokuda has proven she can be trusted to deliver the resources and investments the people of Hawaii need to thrive. During her decade-plus serving in Hawaii's State Senate, she never stopped advocating for...

ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng Statement on Biden-Harris Meeting with AAPI Leaders

August 6, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng released the following statement after President Biden and Vice President Harris met with AAPI civil rights leaders at the White House.
“I’m pleased that President Biden and Vice President Harris are following through on their commitment to engage...

ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng Statement on Build Back Better Act

November 19, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, legislation that would make historic investments in American families, especially the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community.  

ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng Statement on President Biden’s State of the Union Address

March 2, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng released the following statement after President Biden delivered his State of the Union speech:
“Tonight, President Biden made a strong case for how his administration and Democrats in Congress are working for...

ASPIRE PAC Statement on 3/16 Anniversary

March 16, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the Atlanta spa shootings: 
“Today we lift up and honor the eight people who tragically lost their lives, including the six Asian American women. The Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community has faced senseless hate and violence throughout the...

ASPIRE PAC Announces New Slate of Congressional Endorsements

March 17, 2022

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ASPIRE PAC announced that it has endorsed four Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) candidates for Congress: Nida Allam, running in the open NC-04 seat; Kesha Ram Hinsdale, running in the open VT-AL seat; Shrina Kurani, running against Rep. Ken Calvert in CA-41; and Dr. Asif Mahmood, running...

Members of Congress Call on DNC to Ensure Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Moderator in One of Its Presidential Debates

August 21, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ASPIRE PAC, the political arm of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Members of Congress, sent a letter to Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chairman Tom Perez calling for the DNC to...

ASPIRE Endorses Pritesh Gandhi for Texas' 10th Congressional District

December 31, 2019

WASHINGTON, DC - ASPIRE, the political arm of Asian American and Pacific Islander Members of Congress, voted to endorse and support Pritesh Gandhi in his campaign for Texas’ 10th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.

ASPIRE PAC Releases Statement on Racism in Latest Trump Attack Ad

April 12, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC - ASPIRE PAC, the political arm of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Members of Congress, today responded to the racist rhetoric in Donald Trump’s latest political attack ad. The ad falsely suggests that Gary Locke, former Governor of Washington and former U.S. Ambassador to China, is a Chinese official.

ASPIRE Issues Statement on Joe Biden Selecting Kamala Harris as His Running Mate

August 12, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC -  - Today, ASPIRE, the political arm of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Members of Congress, commended Joe Biden for selecting Senator Kamala Harris as his Vice Presidential running mate. 
“I applaud Joe Biden for his outstanding choice and congratulate Kamala Harris on this well-deserved honor," said...

ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng Urges Immediate Action on Voting Rights Legislation

August 3, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ASPIRE PAC Chair Grace Meng urged immediate action on major voting rights legislation, following last week's discussion at the White House between President Biden and congressional leaders. Republican state legislatures have passed at least 30 different laws that make it harder for Americans to vote and...