劉雲平當選美國眾議院民主黨團副主席

劉雲平 (Ted Lieu) 。    (Boston Orange綜合編譯) 美國眾議院在11月30日推選加州聯邦眾議員劉雲平 (Ted Lieu) 擔任民主黨團副主席，奠定了他在聯邦眾議院民主黨中排名第5的實力，也使他成為在美國國會中職位最高的亞裔。        劉雲平出生於台灣，畢業於史丹福大學及喬治城大學法律中心。他在3歲時隨父母移民來美，現為美國空軍儲備役司令部上校，在美國國會代表加州第33選區。       亞裔美人美國國會研究會 (APAICS)日前特地發文，恭喜劉雲平歷史性的當選為美國眾議院民主黨團副主席。       劉雲平現為美國國會亞太裔核心小組黨鞭，是當選美國眾議院領導職位的第一位亞裔。他也是亞裔美人美國國會研究所2022議會領袖峰會的共同主席，以及2019年節慶會的共同主席。        3歲時隨父母從越南移民來美的亞裔美人美國國會研究會會長Xuan-Trang Mielke表示，” 國會議員劉雲平是我們亞太裔社區的堅定支持者，聯邦眾議院民主黨團選他出任領導職位，我們很激動” 。         Xuan-Trang Mielke說，亞太裔社區在美國是成長最快的人口族群，其中大多數都是移民或移民子女。作為領導層中的第一個亞裔，我們確信國會議員劉雲平會繼續他的偉大工作，以提升和支持我們的社區為優先要務。作為國會中少數的歸化公民之一，國會議員劉雲平位我們及移民社區把國會非常需要的觀點帶了進去。         亞裔美人美國國會研究會也要恭喜國會議員Hakeem Jeffries、Katherine Clark 和Pete Aguilar等人，當選國會領導。Xuan-Trang Mielke說，”看到眾議院領導層反映出全國的多元化，令人感到耳目一新，這也是有色社區政治力量增強的證據。我們希望在國會之內的每一層面。都繼續看到這種代表性及進步”。 APAICS Congratulates Congressman Ted Lieu on Historic Election to Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus

WASHINGTON — APAICS congratulates Congressman Ted Lieu on his historic election to Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. Congressman Lieu, who currently serves as Whip in the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), is the first Asian American to be elected to a House Leadership position. He was a co-chair for APAICS’ Legislative Leadership Summit in 2022 and a co-chair for APAICS’ Gala in 2019.   APAICS president and CEO Madalene Xuan-Trang Mielke release the following statement:   “Congressman Lieu is a stalwart advocate for our AA and NH/PI community, and we are thrilled that he has been elected by the House Democratic Caucus to serve in a leadership position.  “The AA and NH/PI community is the fastest growing population in the United States, with the majority of our community being immigrants or children of immigrants. As the first Asian American to serve within Leadership, we are sure that Congressman Lieu will continue his great work to uplift and champion our community’s priorities. And as one of the few naturalized citizens in Congress, Congressman Lieu brings a much needed perspective for our community and the immigrant community as a whole.   “APAICS would also like to congratulate Congressmembers Hakeem Jeffries, Katherine Clark and Pete Aguilar on their respective elections to House Leadership. It is refreshing to see a House Leadership that is reflective of our diverse country, and evidence of the growing political power of communities of color. We hope to continue seeing this representation and progress at every level within Congress.”

Breaking News:  Rep. Ted Lieu Elected Vice Chair of Democratic Caucus in Congress

On November 30, 2022, House Democrats elected Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) to serve as vice chair of the caucus, solidifying his place as the No. 5 House Democrat and the highest-ranking Asian American in Congress.  Lieu is a graduate of Stanford University and Georgetown University Law Center. Born in Taiwan, he immigrated to America at the age of 3.  He serves as a colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve Command and represents the 33rd congressional district of California.