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Healthcare Task Force

WebContinue efforts to make health coverage truly affordable, by providing comprehensive health and mental health benefits, setting subsidies at appropriate levels for both …

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Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)

WebAbout The Chairwoman. Dr. Judy Chu was elected in July 2009 and became the first Chinese-American woman to serve in the U.S. Congress. She became Chair of …

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CAPAC Members Commemorate AANHPI Mental Health …

WebOn AANHPI Mental Health Day and during Mental Health Awareness Month, we must look toward finding new and innovative ways to expand affordable care options, …

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CAPAC Members Commemorate AANHPI Mental Health …

WebWASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, May 10, marks Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Mental Health Day, which falls during both …

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Tri-Caucus Announces Introduction of Health Equity and …

Web“The Health Equity and Accountability Act is a bold, comprehensive vision for addressing persistent ethnic and racial health disparities and improving health outcomes …

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CAPAC Statement on the Passage of Critical South Asian …

WebWashington, D.C. — Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan South Asian Heart Health Awareness and Research Act, which will create …

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CAPAC Members Commemorate AANHPI Mental Health …

WebMental health care is health care, and our communities should feel empowered to get and receive the care they deserve.” Congressman Ro Khanna (CA …

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CAPAC Members Commemorate Asian American, Native …

WebMental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity for us not only to reflect on the importance of care and empathy, it is a time for us to implement policies that …

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CAPAC Members and Secretary Becerra Discuss Health …

WebAAPIs are 80% more likely to be obese, 30% more likely to have asthma, and 2.5 times more likely to have diabetes, so naturally, health inequality was a top priority in …

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CAPAC Recognizes National Minority Health Month

WebNational Minority Health Month is a reminder that health disparities still exist among racial and ethnic minorities and we must continue to work to eliminate them. …

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Congressional Tri-Caucus Introduces 2016 Health Equity and

WebThe Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2014 builds upon the remarkable success of the Affordable Care Act and will help reduce and eventually eliminate …

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Tri-Caucus Members Introduce the Health Equity and …

Web"The Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2011 not only complements the health equity measures in the historic health care reform law, but builds upon and …

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Tri-Caucus Chairs Call for HHS Secretary Becerra to Protect …

WebToday, the Chairs of the Congressional Tri-Caucus–the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), and …

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CAPAC Members Observe National Minority Mental Health …

WebAccess to health care and mental health services saves lives.” Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17): “As we mark Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, I stand with my CAPAC …

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CAPAC Chair Commends New HHS Language Access Plan

WebWASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released an updated Department-wide Language Access Plan to …

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CAPAC Applauds Senate Introduction of Health Equity and …

WebWashington, D.C. – Today, Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) released the following statements on the introduction of S. …

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Tri-Caucus Chairs Applaud HHS’ Swift Action Reinstating Coverage …

WebWASHINGTON, D.C.— Last week, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that half a million children and families had regained …

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CAPAC Members Observe National Minority Mental Health …

WebCongresswoman Grace Napolitano (CA-31), Co-Chair of the Congressional Mental Health Caucus: “Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to raise vital …

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CAPAC Members Observe National Minority Mental Health …

WebQuality mental health care must be accessible to all Americans.” Rep. Ro Khanna (CA-17): “We have a mental health crisis in this country. This Minority Mental …

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CAPAC Members Applaud Confirmation of Dr. Vivek Murthy as US …

WebHaving an expert in public health like Dr. Murthy as part of the Biden Administration is vital, especially now as we continue to battle the coronavirus pandemic. …

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CAPAC Applauds Biden Actions to Combat Anti-Asian Xenophobia

WebFor many AAPIs, these health disparities have been exacerbated due to language and cultural barriers that have impeded access to lifesaving COVID-19 …

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CAPAC Chair Praises President's Actions to Provide DACA …

WebWASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, President Biden announced that the Biden-Harris Administration was removing the prohibition on Deferred Action for Childhood …

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