Statements & Releases
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AAPCHO’s press releases and statements are listed below in chronological order.
AAPCHO Condemns Hanen Ruling Declaring DACA is Illegal
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.
Tuberculosis Elimination Alliance Awards Mini-Grants for Tuberculosis Testing, Treatment, and Prevention
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.
AAPCHO Applauds the Reintroduction of the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act
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.
AAPCHO Applauds Bicameral Introduction of the LIFT the BAR Act
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).
AAPCHO Condemns the Congressional Review Act Repeal of the Biden Administration Public Charge Rule
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.
AAPCHO Applauds Plan for Expanding Health Care Coverage for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Recipients
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.
California Tuberculosis Experts Commemorate World Tuberculosis Day
Media Advisory for World TB Day 2023 Press Conference in San Francisco, CA
California Tuberculosis (TB) Experts Address the Rise in TB Cases in Impacted Communities with Existing Comorbidities and COVID-19
Media Advisory for World TB Day 2023 Press Conference in San Francisco, CA
AAPCHO Statement in Support of Julie Su as Secretary of Labor
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.
AAPCHO Statement on the 2023 State of the Union
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.
AAPCHO Statement on Mass Shooting in Monterey Park
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.
Tuberculosis Elimination Alliance Awards Mini-Grants to Expand Latent Tuberculosis Infection and Tuberculosis Testing, Screening, Treatment, and Prevention
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 Commends President Biden’s New Public Charge Ruling
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’s Executive Order to Protect Reproductive Health and Access
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 Supreme Court Decision on Dobbs v. Jackson’s Women’s Health Organization
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 Issues Statement on Deadly Uvalde School Shooting
AAPCHO calls on lawmakers to take action to address gun violence as immediate threat to public health and safety
AAPCHO Mourns the Passing of Norman Y. Mineta
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Mourns the Passing of Norman Y. Mineta May 4, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download [...]
AAPCHO Commends the Introduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends the Introduction of the Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022 April 27, [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to SCOTUS
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to SCOTUS April 8, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]
NCAPA Voices Support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as Supreme Court Nominee
PRESS RELEASE NCAPA Voices Support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson as Supreme Court Nominee February 25, 2022 [...]
AAPCHO urges the Senate to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO urges the Senate to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act January [...]
AAPCHO Awards $8.5 Million to 22 Organizations Expanding Access to COVID-19 Services for Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Awards $8.5 Million to 22 Organizations Expanding Access to COVID-19 Services for Asian, Asian [...]
AAPCHO Celebrates President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Celebrates President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders December 20, [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Launch of the White House Initiative on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Launch of the White House Initiative on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific [...]
AAPCHO Applauds House Passage of Build Back Better Act
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds House Passage of Build Back Better Act Urges Swift Passage in the Senate [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Introduction of the LIFT the BAR Act in Congress
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Introduction of the LIFT the BAR Act in Congress September 10, 2021 FOR [...]
AAPCHO Statement on FDA Approval of the Comirnaty Vaccine
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Statement on FDA Approval of the Comirnaty Vaccine August 24, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]
AAPCHO Statement in Support of the Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Statement in Support of the Senate Passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill August 10, [...]
Joint Statement of Health Center Community in Response to DACA Ruling
PRESS RELEASE Joint Statement of Health Center Community in Response to DACA Ruling July 19, 2021 FOR [...]
AAPCHO Awarded $9.5M to Support COVID-19 Vaccination Community-Based Efforts in Underserved A/AA and NH/PI Communities
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Awarded $9.5M to Support COVID-19 Vaccination Community-Based Efforts in Underserved A/AA and NH/PI Communities [...]
AAPCHO Applauds SCOTUS Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds SCOTUS Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act June 17, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]
AAPCHO Statement on President Biden’s Establishment of White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders at HHS
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Statement on President Biden’s Establishment of White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, [...]
AAPCHO Commends the Reintroduction of the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends the Reintroduction of the HEAL for Immigrant Families Act May 12, 2021 FOR [...]
AAPCHO Statement on the Biden-Harris Administration First 100 Days
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Statement on the Biden-Harris Administration First 100 Days April 29, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]
AAPCHO Congratulates Dr. Vivek Murthy on his Swearing-In as U.S. Surgeon General
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Congratulates Dr. Vivek Murthy on his Swearing-In as U.S. Surgeon General March 25, 2021 [...]
AAPCHO Applauds President Biden’s $10 Billion Investment to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines and Support Community Health Centers
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds President Biden's $10 Billion Investment to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines and Support [...]
AAPCHO Mourns Victims of Atlanta Mass Shootings, Calls for Solidarity Against Rise of Anti-Asian Violence and Hate
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Mourns Victims of Atlanta Mass Shootings, Calls for Solidarity Against Rise of Anti-Asian Violence [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Dismiss Public Charge Litigation: Rule Permanently Blocked Nationwide
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Dismiss Public Charge Litigation: Rule Permanently Blocked Nationwide March [...]
AAPCHO Statement on the Introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Statement on the Introduction of the U.S. Citizenship Act Urges Inclusion of Immigrant Access [...]
AAPCHO Commends President Biden’s Executive Actions on Immigration Reform
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends President Biden's Executive Actions on Immigration Reform February 2, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Biden Executive Order Strengthening Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Biden Executive order Strengthening Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act January 29, 2021 [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Announcement of Biden-Harris Health Team
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Announcement of Biden-Harris Health Team December 7, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF [...]
National Network Aims to Eliminate Tuberculosis Across At-Risk Communities
PRESS RELEASE National Network Aims to Eliminate Tuberculosis Across At-Risk Communities November 17, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]
AAPCHO Appoints Jen Lee Deputy Director
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Appoints Jen Lee Deputy Director October 26, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF SAN [...]
AAPCHO Commends Partial Block of Rule to Reverse Section 1557 Health Care Protections, Calls for Language Access Protections
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends Partial Block of Rule to Reverse Section 1557 Health Care Protections, Calls for [...]
AAPCHO Commends Senate Introduction of the COVID-19 Bias and Anti-Racism Training Act
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends Senate Introduction of the COVID-19 Bias and Anti-Racism Training Act July 15, 2020 [...]
AAPCHO Awarded $1.72M to Support Community Health Centers Serving Vulnerable Populations
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Awarded $1.72M to Support Community Health Centers Serving Vulnerable Populations June 19, 2020 FOR [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Supreme Court Decision Blocking Trump Administration from Ending DACA
PRESS RELEASEAAPCHO Applauds Supreme Court Decision Blocking Trump Administration from Ending DACAJune 18, 2020FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDownload PDF WASHINGTON — The Association [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Supreme Court Decision Affirming Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ Workers
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Supreme Court Decision Affirming Civil Rights Law Protects LGBTQ Workers June 15, 2020 FOR [...]
AAPCHO Condemns Trump Administration Rule Reversing Health Care Protections Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Condemns Trump Administration Rule Reversing Health Care Protections Amid COVID-19 Pandemic June 15, 2020 [...]
AAPCHO Stands in Solidarity with Black Community, Calls for Concrete Actions to Address Racism as Public Health Crises
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Stands in Solidarity with Black Community, Calls for Concrete Actions to Address Racism as [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Senate Introduction of the HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Senate Introduction of the HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act May 20, [...]
Meng Introduces Legislation to Combat COVID-19 Hate Crimes
PRESS RELEASE Meng Introduces Legislation to Combat COVID-19 Hate Crimes May 7, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE QUEENS, [...]
AAPCHO Commends Senate Passage of CARES Act, Calls for Long-term Funding for Health Centers
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends Senate Passage of CARES Act, Calls for Long-term Funding for Health Centers March [...]
AAPCHO Urges National Unity, Denounces Use of Discriminatory Language During COVID-19 Pandemic
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Urges National Unity, Denounces Use of Discriminatory Language During COVID-19 Pandemic March 17, 2020 [...]
Joint Statement of Asian American and Pacific Islander Leaders and Over 260 Civil Rights Organizations Call on Congress to Denounce Anti-Asian Racism around COVID-19
PRESS RELEASE Joint Statement of Asian American and Pacific Islander Leaders and Over 260 Civil Rights Organizations [...]
AAPCHO Cautions Against Discrimination and Misinformation in Response to Coronavirus
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Cautions Against Discrimination and Misinformation in Response to Coronavirus March 4, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]
AAPCHO Opposes CMS Guidance Allowing States to Block Grant Medicaid
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Opposes CMS Guidance Allowing States to Block Grant Medicaid January 30, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]
AAPCHO Denounces Supreme Court Decision Allowing Public Charge to Move Forward, Calls on Continued Opposition to Anti-Immigrant Rule
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Denounces Supreme Court Decision Allowing Public Charge to Move Forward, Calls on Continued Opposition [...]
Appeals Court Ruling Reckless, Advocates Warn
PRESS RELEASE Appeals Court Ruling Reckless, Advocates Warn December 10, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF WASHINGTON – [...]
AAPCHO Commends the Reintroduction of COFA Act
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends the Reintroduction of COFA Act October 23, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Reintroduction of HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Reintroduction of HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act October 15, 2019 FOR [...]
AAPCHO Commends the United States District Court’s Nationwide Injunction of Public Charge
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends the United States District Court’s Nationwide Injunction of Public Charge October 11, 2019 [...]
AAPCHO Responds to Trump Administration’s Immigration Priorities
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Responds to Trump Administration’s Immigration Priorities October 9, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Introduction of the Protect American Values Act
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Introduction of the Protect American Values Act September 17, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]
AAPCHO Condemns Latest Regulation Threatening Immigrant Families
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Condemns Latest Regulation Threatening Immigrant Families August 12, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Supreme Court Ruling to Block Citizenship Question from 2020 Census
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Supreme Court Ruling to Block Citizenship Question from 2020 Census June 27, 2019 [...]
AAPCHO Commends Introduction of Resolution Designating National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Commends Introduction of Resolution Designating National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day April 30, [...]
AAPCHO Condemns Trump Administration Proposed Rule to Reverse Health Care Discrimination Protections
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Condemns Trump Administration Proposed Rule to Reverse Health Care Discrimination Protections May 24, 2019 [...]
AAPCHO Welcomes House Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Health Access and Lower Prescription Drug Costs
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Welcomes House Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Health Access and Lower Prescription Drug Costs [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Introduction of Dream and Promise Act
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Introduction of Dream and Promise Act March 12, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download [...]
AAPCHO Denounces Texas Court Ruling Declaring the ACA Unconstitutional
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Denounces Texas Court Ruling Declaring the ACA Unconstitutional December 15, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Introduction of Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Introduction of Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018 November 28, 2018 FOR [...]
Joint Statement of America’s Health Centers Opposing Public Charge Proposal
PRESS RELEASE Joint Statement of America’s Health Centers Opposing Public Charge Proposal October 10, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]
Joint Statement of America’s Health Centers Opposing Public Charge Proposal
PRESS RELEASE Joint Statement of America’s Health Centers Opposing Public Charge Proposal October 10, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]
AAPCHO Health Care Providers Condemn Latest Proposal Threatening the Health and Well-Being of Families
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Health Care Providers Condemn Latest Proposal Threatening the Health and Well-Being of Families September [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Passage of Senate Bipartisan Opioids Package
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Passage of Senate Bipartisan Opioids Package September 18, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download [...]
Health Care Providers Meet with Trump Administration to Decry Proposal Intended to Scare Immigrants Away from Health Care
PRESS RELEASE Health Care Providers Meet with Trump Administration to Decry Proposal Intended to Scare Immigrants Away [...]
Asian American Health Leaders Oppose Potential Denial of Immigration Status to Immigrants Using Needed Critical Services
PRESS RELEASE Asian American Health Leaders Oppose Potential Denial of Immigration Status to Immigrants Using Needed Critical [...]
AAPCHO Responds to Long Overdue Funding for Community Health Centers
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Responds to Long Overdue Funding for Community Health Centers February 9, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]
AAPCHO Responds to Short-term Agreement to End Government Shutdown
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Responds to Short-term Agreement to End Government Shutdown January 22, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [...]
AAPCHO Urges Congress to Support Key Programs for AA&NHPI-Serving Health Centers
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Urges Congress to Support Key Programs for AA&NHPI-Serving Health Centers December 5, 2017 FOR [...]
AAPCHO Joins Rally to Demand ‘Clean’ DREAM Act, Urges Congressional Action to Ensure Immigrant Health and Safety
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Joins Rally to Demand ‘Clean’ DREAM Act, Urges Congressional Action to Ensure Immigrant Health [...]
AAPCHO Responds to House Vote on Community Health Center Funding
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Responds to House Vote on Community Health Center Funding November 6, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]
AAPCHO Statement on Trump Administration’s Latest Actions Undermining Access to Affordable Health Care
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Statement on Trump Administration’s Latest Actions Undermining Access to Affordable Health Care October 13, [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Graham-Cassidy Legislation Defeat
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Graham-Cassidy Legislation Defeat September 27, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF Beverly Quintana [...]
AAPCHO Urges Senate to Maintain Medicaid and Oppose Graham-Cassidy Legislation
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Urges Senate to Maintain Medicaid and Oppose Graham-Cassidy Legislation September 25, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE [...]
AAPCHO Denounces President’s Decision to End DACA
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Denounces President’s Decision to End DACA September 5, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Download PDF [...]
AAPCHO Applauds Preservation of Health Equity Building Blocks, Affordable Care Act and Medicaid
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Applauds Preservation of Health Equity Building Blocks, Affordable Care Act and Medicaid July 28, [...]
AAPCHO Urges Congress to Vote No on Medicaid Cuts That Would Impede Progress to Health Equity
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Urges Congress to Vote No on Medicaid Cuts That Would Impede Progress to Health [...]
AAPCHO Urges Congress to Maintain Essential Medicaid Funding and Oppose Senate Health Care Repeal Bill
PRESS RELEASE AAPCHO Urges Congress to Maintain Essential Medicaid Funding and Oppose Senate Health Care Repeal Bill [...]