Several U.S. representatives, including Rep. Adam Smith and Rep. Jerry Nadler, have commended the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for updating federal race and ethnicity data standards to better serve communities of color. The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) played a significant role in advocating for this change, emphasizing the importance of accurate data collection for federal programs. Rep. Susie Lee highlighted the diversity within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community, consisting of over 70 different ethnic groups. The move towards more detailed data collection aims to address the unique needs of various AANHPI subgroups.
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The experience of Chinese Americans is not always the same as Japanese Americans, nor Korean Americans, nor Filipino Americans, nor Vietnamese Americans. The #AANHPI community includes over 70 different ethnic groups. As a proud @CAPAC member, I applaud this major victory. https://t.co/3BW8nLRBXk
Representation matters — everywhere and at all times — and this victory brings us one step closer to ensuring all voices are heard. Honored to be a member of @CAPAC and grateful for the work being done to better serve our communities. https://t.co/r1bdeEK9Ud
As a proud Member of @CAPAC, I applaud @OMBPress for updating their federal race and ethnicity data standards to improve the federal government's ability to better serve communities of color. I am grateful for the advocacy of CAPAC Chair @RepJudyChu and #AANHPI communities on… https://t.co/ie05rp08zA
Today, I join @CAPAC and my colleagues to celebrate this hard-fought victory for updated race and ethnicity data standards for all federal agencies. Accurate data collection is essential for federal programs to better serve the needs of AANHPI communities across the U.S. https://t.co/JP8yLN0Hey