Statements & Releases

AAPCHO today released the following statement on the Office of Management and Budget’s revisions to federal standards on collecting and reporting of race and ethnicity across all federal government agencies.

AAPCHO today released the following statement following the restoration of federal public benefits eligibility for Pacific Islanders from the Marshall Islands, Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia (collectively the Freely Associated States or FAS) living in the United States.

NCAPA is proud to release a set of recommendations submitted to the White House related to data equity and language access. These are two high-priority issues that the AANHPI community has been working to advance for decades. The goal of the recommendations is to offer the White House feedback on important next steps the federal government can take on these issues, while also encouraging them to lay out a clear plan for future implementation.

The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) proudly announces the receipt of a one time transformative grant from philanthropist, MacKenzie Scott.

The Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition released a statement on the federal government shutdown.

The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)  today released the following statement in response to a decision by Judge Andrew Hanen of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas that deemed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program unlawful.

The Tuberculosis Elimination Alliance (TEA) with the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of TB Elimination, announced that it awarded a total of $250,000 to 12 community health organizations serving Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino and African American communities that are disproportionately impacted by tuberculosis. 

The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO)  today released the following statement on the reintroduction of the Health Equity and Access Under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Families Act of 2023. The legislation would improve comprehensive health care access and coverage for immigrants, including for Asian Americans (AAs) and Pacific Islanders (PIs) served at community health centers.

The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) issued the following statement applauding the reintroduction of the Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration Act (LIFT the BAR) in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. The bill is led by Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Tony Cardenas (CA-29) and Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI).

The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) issued the following statement condemning the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which would repeal the Biden administration public charge rule and have a detrimental impact on millions of American families.

The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) issued the following statement on the Biden-Harris administration’s plan to expand health insurance eligibility for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients. 

Media Advisory for World TB Day 2023 Press Conference in San Francisco, CA

Media Advisory for World TB Day 2023 Press Conference in San Francisco, CA

The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) issued the following statement on President Biden’s nomination of Julie Su as Secretary of Labor.

The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address. 

The Association of Asian Pacific Community Health Organizations (AAPCHO) issued the following statement in response to the deadly mass shooting in Monterey Park, California. Monterey Park is home to one of the largest Asian American communities in the country, many of whom were celebrating the Lunar New Year.

AAPCHO applauds President Biden for taking executive action to protect patients' reproductive rights and privacy. While the President cannot unilaterally restore the constitutional right to abortion that was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, the steps his administration is taking will help safeguard individuals and providers in getting health care. AAPCHO continues to urge state and federal lawmakers to pass legislation to protect reproductive rights and access to health care for all.

AAPCHO applauds President Biden for taking executive action to protect patients' reproductive rights and privacy. While the President cannot unilaterally restore the constitutional right to abortion that was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, the steps his administration is taking will help safeguard individuals and providers in getting health care. AAPCHO continues to urge state and federal lawmakers to pass legislation to protect reproductive rights and access to health care for all.

AAPCHO applauds President Biden for taking executive action to protect patients' reproductive rights and privacy. While the President cannot unilaterally restore the constitutional right to abortion that was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court, the steps his administration is taking will help safeguard individuals and providers in getting health care. AAPCHO continues to urge state and federal lawmakers to pass legislation to protect reproductive rights and access to health care for all.

AAPCHO condemns this decision and will continue to work with our members and partners to ensure that all people can get the health care they need. We call on elected leaders at all levels to pass laws that protect reproductive justice and equitable access to health care for all.

AAPCHO calls on lawmakers to take action to address gun violence as immediate threat to public health and safety

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Mourns the Passing of Norman Y. Mineta May 4, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends the Introduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 April 27, [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to SCOTUS April 8, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]

PRESS RELEASE NCAPA Voices Support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as Supreme Court Nominee February 25, 2022 [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO urges the Senate to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act January [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Awards $8.5 Million to 22 Organizations Expanding Access to COVID-19 Services for Asian, Asian [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Celebrates President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders December 20, [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Launch of the White House Initiative on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds House Passage of Build Back Better Act Urges Swift Passage in the Senate [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Introduction of the LIFT the BAR Act in Congress September 10, 2021 FOR [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Statement on FDA Approval of the Comirnaty Vaccine August 24, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Statement in Support of the Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill August 10, [...]

PRESS RELEASE Joint Statement of Health Center Community in Response to DACA Ruling July 19, 2021 FOR [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Awarded $9.5M to Support COVID-19 Vaccination Community-Based Efforts in Underserved A/AA and NH/PI Communities [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds SCOTUS Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act June 17, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Statement on President Biden’s Establishment of White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends the Reintroduction of the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act May 12, 2021 FOR [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Statement on the Biden-Harris Administration First 100 Days April 29, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Congratulates Dr. Vivek Murthy on his Swearing-In as U.S. Surgeon General March 25, 2021 [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds President Biden's $10 Billion Investment to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines and Support [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Mourns Victims of Atlanta Mass Shootings, Calls for Solidarity Against Rise of Anti-Asian Violence [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Dismiss Public Charge Litigation: Rule Permanently Blocked Nationwide March [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Statement on the Introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act Urges Inclusion of Immigrant Access [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends President Biden's Executive Actions on Immigration Reform February 2, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Biden Executive order Strengthening Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act January 29, 2021 [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Announcement of Biden-Harris Health Team December 7, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF [...]

PRESS RELEASE National Network Aims to Eliminate Tuberculosis Across At-Risk Communities November 17, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Appoints Jen Lee Deputy Director October 26, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF SAN [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends Partial Block of Rule to Reverse Section 1557 Health Care Protections, Calls for [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends Senate Introduction of the COVID-19 Bias and Anti-Racism Training Act July 15, 2020 [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Awarded $1.72M to Support Community Health Centers Serving Vulnerable Populations June 19, 2020 FOR [...]

PRESS RELEASEAAPCHO Applauds Supreme Court Decision Blocking Trump Administration from Ending DACAJune 18, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDownload PDF WASHINGTON — The Association [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Supreme Court Decision Affirming Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ Workers June 15, 2020 FOR [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Condemns Trump Administration Rule Reversing Health Care Protections Amid COVID-19 Pandemic June 15, 2020 [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Stands in Solidarity with Black Community, Calls for Concrete Actions to Address Racism as [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Senate Introduction of the HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act May 20, [...]

PRESS RELEASE Meng Introduces Legislation to Combat COVID-19 Hate Crimes May 7, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE QUEENS, [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends Senate Passage of CARES Act, Calls for Long-term Funding for Health Centers March [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Urges National Unity, Denounces Use of Discriminatory Language During COVID-19 Pandemic March 17, 2020 [...]

PRESS RELEASE Joint Statement of Asian American and Pacific Islander Leaders and Over 260 Civil Rights Organizations [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Cautions Against Discrimination and Misinformation in Response to Coronavirus March 4, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Opposes CMS Guidance Allowing States to Block Grant Medicaid January 30, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Denounces Supreme Court Decision Allowing Public Charge to Move Forward, Calls on Continued Opposition [...]

PRESS RELEASE Appeals Court Ruling Reckless, Advocates Warn December 10, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF WASHINGTON – [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends the Reintroduction of COFA Act October 23, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Reintroduction of HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act October 15, 2019 FOR [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends the United States District Court’s Nationwide Injunction of Public Charge October 11, 2019 [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Responds to Trump Administration’s Immigration Priorities October 9, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Introduction of the Protect American Values Act September 17, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Condemns Latest Regulation Threatening Immigrant Families August 12, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Supreme Court Ruling to Block Citizenship Question from 2020 Census June 27, 2019 [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends Introduction of Resolution Designating National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day April 30, [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Condemns Trump Administration Proposed Rule to Reverse Health Care Discrimination Protections May 24, 2019 [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Welcomes House Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Health Access and Lower Prescription Drug Costs [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Introduction of Dream and Promise Act March 12, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Denounces Texas Court Ruling Declaring the ACA Unconstitutional December 15, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Introduction of Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018 November 28, 2018 FOR [...]

PRESS RELEASE Joint Statement of America’s Health Centers Opposing Public Charge Proposal October 10, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]

PRESS RELEASE Joint Statement of America’s Health Centers Opposing Public Charge Proposal October 10, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Health Care Providers Condemn Latest Proposal Threatening the Health and Well-Being of Families September [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Passage of Senate Bipartisan Opioids Package September 18, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download [...]

PRESS RELEASE Health Care Providers Meet with Trump Administration to Decry Proposal Intended to Scare Immigrants Away [...]

PRESS RELEASE Asian American Health Leaders Oppose Potential Denial of Immigration Status to Immigrants Using Needed Critical [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Responds to Long Overdue Funding for Community Health Centers February 9, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Responds to Short-term Agreement to End Government Shutdown January 22, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Urges Congress to Support Key Programs for AA&NHPI-Serving Health Centers December 5, 2017 FOR [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Joins Rally to Demand ‘Clean’ DREAM Act, Urges Congressional Action to Ensure Immigrant Health [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Responds to House Vote on Community Health Center Funding November 6, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Statement on Trump Administration’s Latest Actions Undermining Access to Affordable Health Care October 13, [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Graham-Cassidy Legislation Defeat September 27, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF Beverly Quintana [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Urges Senate to Maintain Medicaid and Oppose Graham-Cassidy Legislation September 25, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Denounces President’s Decision to End DACA September 5, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Preservation of Health Equity Building Blocks, Affordable Care Act and Medicaid July 28, [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Urges Congress to Vote No on Medicaid Cuts That Would Impede Progress to Health [...]

PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Urges Congress to Maintain Essential Medicaid Funding and Oppose Senate Health Care Repeal Bill [...]