HONORING AANHPI HERITAGE MONTH

On 2025-05-21, Representative Judy Chu (D-CA-28) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING AANHPI HERITAGE MONTH" in the House.

HONORING AANHPI HERITAGE MONTH

Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 86 (Wednesday, May 21, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 86 (Wednesday, May 21, 2025)] [House] [Page H2211] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING AANHPI HERITAGE MONTH (Ms. CHU asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, as chair emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, I rise to honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, a celebration of the rich history, immense contributions, and vibrant cultures of our community. I am proud to represent California's 28th District and the San Gabriel Valley, home to the fourth largest AANHPI population in the country. AANHPIs are the fastest growing racial or ethnic group nationwide. With 23.5 million people and over 70 different ethnicities and hundreds of languages, we are also one of the most diverse groups in the Nation. America has always been made stronger by the contributions of our communities whose histories and cultures are deeply woven into the fabric of our Nation. This month and every month, we must highlight how AANHPI history truly is American history. I wish everyone a happy AANHPI heritage month. ____________________