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AAPIs saw ‘significant’ coverage gains after Affordable Care Act rollout, HHS says
The agency found that Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders made the largest relative gains in health insurance coverage since the law’s implementation.
Biden to sign anti-Asian hate crimes bill after swift House passage
Federal lawmakers approved legislation to combat the yearlong spike in hate crimes against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders on Tuesday.
‘Long overdue’ anti-Asian hate crimes bill clears Senate
The rare bipartisan move is Congress’ first substantial effort to address anti-Asian hate since the start of the pandemic.
Biden, Harris speak with AAPI lawmakers as hate crimes bill advances
The Atlanta attacks and appointment of AAPI officials were addressed at the long-awaited meeting.
Biden names AAPI liaison after pressure from Duckworth, Hirono
Erika Moritsugu has been picked to lead the White House's outreach to Asian American and Pacific Islander communities following the attacks in Atlanta.
White House, DOJ roll out new measures to combat anti-Asian violence
After the attacks in Atlanta, the Biden administration is ramping up its efforts to track hate incidents and boosting funding for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.
Biden to expand mandate of White House Initiative on AAPIs
Asian American advocates had been pressing the administration to revamp the federal office before the attacks in Atlanta.
Senate confirms Katherine Tai as top U.S. trade negotiator
Wednesday's vote ensures that the Biden administration will have at least one Asian American serving at the Cabinet level in addition to Vice President Kamala Harris
Biden picks former WHIAAPI head Kiran Ahuja to lead OPM
The Obama administration veteran previously served as executive director of the White House Initiative on AAPIs.
Advocates seek overhaul of White House Initiative on AAPIs
AAPI Progressive Action is pressing Biden to swiftly revamp the federal office amid a surge in anti-Asian violence.