[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 108 (Tuesday, June 24, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E610]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF NATIONAL CAPACD, EMPOWERING LEADERS, MOBILIZING 
                              COMMUNITIES

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                            HON. GRACE MENG

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 24, 2025

  Ms. MENG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 25th anniversary 
of the founding of the National Coalition for Asian Pacific American 
Community Development, or National CAPACD. In 2000, 16 local civil 
rights leaders came together to form National CAPACD, harnessing the 
transformative power of a dynamic coalition of Asian American, Native 
Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community-based organizations. 
Today, National CAPACD represents and supports more than 160 community-
based organizations working in low-income AANHPI communities.
  National CAPACD has been a steadfast partner to the Congressional 
Asian Pacific American Caucus since its founding. Through convenings, 
administering subgrants, and supporting small businesses, National 
CAPACD has been fearless champions in advancing community development 
and establishing thriving neighborhoods for AANHPI communities. In 
2024, National CAPACD served over 300 small businesses and over 4,000 
constituents.
  I applaud the leaders, advocates, and allies from across the country 
who have made this milestone anniversary of empowerment and community-
led change possible. On this important milestone, we celebrate the 
transformative impact National CAPACD has made and will continue to 
make within AANHPI communities.

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