Hoyer Statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today marking Asian Pacific American Heritage Month:

“Throughout the month of May, we celebrate the contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who have helped build and strengthen our nation throughout its history.  Asian Pacific American Heritage Month serves as an opportunity to reflect on the many significant impacts they have made on every facet of American society – from business and government to education and the arts, from military service to science and innovation.  Our nation’s Asian American and Pacific Islander communities have played an influential role in shaping American history and continue to help grow our economy and strengthen our democracy.  

“I am proud to work alongside my colleagues in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, who serve as key leaders on critical issues. I look forward to continuing to work with them to advance issues that these communities – and all Americans – care about, including making higher education more accessible, fixing our broken immigration system, and expanding access to jobs and opportunities so that everyone can achieve the American Dream.”