NCAPA | National Council of Asian Pacific Americans

As the House of Representatives heads to vote on a deal to reopen government, we are sharing this primer on SNAP-which remains in limbo for millions of families across the country. This is one of the most important federal programs designed to fight hunger & poverty; 2 million+ AANHPIs rely on SNAP.

🏥Unfortunately, this bill does NOTHING to fix healthcare subsidies for the millions of Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act marketplace for healthcare - including 1.5 million AAPIs.

‼️Legislative UPDATE‼️: The Senate is set to vote on a budget deal TONIGHT that would reopen the government and fund the Department of Agriculture, including SNAP (aka welfare benefits); the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Legislative Branch.

NCAPA Statement on Senate Bill to Reopen Government - NCAPA

The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans issued the following statement as the Senate prepares to pass a bill to reopen the government through Jan 30th, fully funding USDA, Dept of Veterans Affairs, and the legislative branch. See link in bio or view here: www.ncapaonline.org/senate_bill_...

We were honored to join @naacpmainline.bsky.social @weareunidosus.bsky.social & @aaiusa.bsky.social for a professional development panel to discuss how civil rights organizations engage with Capitol Hill for CBCF, APAICS, and CHCI interns& fellows. Thanks to @naturbanleague.bsky.social for hosting!

The National Council of Asian Pacific Americans issued the following statement after Muslim American candidates were declared winners in electoral races across the country. You can also view it at link in bio or here: www.ncapaonline.org/2025elections/

🏛️👩🏽‍🍼We NEED Republicans and Democrats to work together and pass a budget that reopens the government, protects healthcare, and prevents families from facing hunger NOW.

🕷️The nightmare didn’t end on Halloween.
Open Enrollment started Nov 1, so without renewal of healthcare subsidies, millions face higher premiums.
🍎November SNAP $$ were not released, leaving 1.2 million+ AAPIs with no groceries, and many with no other income. With rising costs, this hurts even more.

🫱🏼‍🫲🏾Join our panel, Communicating with Empathy: Having Conversations Across Differences, next week to share tips, perspectives, and strategies for approaching difficult conversations.

🎟️ Wednesday 11/5 at 1pm PT / 4pm ET

📝Register at: bit.ly/CommunicatingWithEmpathy

☎️We call on Republicans and Democrats to work together to pass a budget that reopens the government and protects healthcare so that our working class families can thrive.

🩺In July, Republicans in Congress took #healthcare away from 4.5 million #AAPIs when they gut Medicaid to fund tax cuts for corporations & billionaires.
🔮 This fall, 1.5 million AAPIs will see premiums skyrocket because Congressional Republicans refuse to include tax subsidies in a budget deal.

🎃Happy Halloween!

We’re using #Halloween to break down the #shutdown so that folks understand- there’s no treat!

🍬This year don’t get tricked! This shutdown is about YOUR healthcare.

When we surveyed AAPI community members this August, one message stood out:
👉 64% of AAPIs think Trump and Republicans have gone too far when it comes to immigration.

🔗Check out the rest of our findings at: www.ncapaonline.org/ncapa-2025-p...

🏛️In 1987, President Ronald Reagan first proclaimed October 28 as #nationalimmigrantsday to celebrate and honor how immigrants have contributed to our nation.

📈This year, with a rise in anti-immigrant xenophobia, we want to share findings from our 2025 #AAPI Policy Priorities Survey.

Feds revoke Dallas activist’s DACA status, detain him over social media posts Earlier this month, Yaa’kub Vijandre was detained by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement agents. Despite his clean record, the government said his legal...

What the Administration is doing is not only unlawful, but also wrong. DACA recipients like Jacob have built their lives here. The United States is their home.

Read more here: www.dallasnews.com/news/immigra...

Across college campuses and communities nationwide, the Trump Administration is attempting to silence journalists and students who are exercising their freedom of speech. When they speak up, they face retaliation - just like Jacob.

This hits particularly close to home within the NCAPA family, and we want everyone to be aware.

Yaa’kub Ira Vijandre, or Jacob, came to the United States with his father at age 14 and later gained legal residency through the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

AAPI communities are deeply concerned about the gutting of the Office of Special Ed at the U.S. Department of Education.
🎓This fall, our AAPI Policy Priorities Survey found 74% of #AAPIs believe protecting access to high-quality public #education is a top priority!
🔗Read more at linktr.ee/ncapa

🚨 NEW BLOG POST!
From our ED Gregg Orton & Karthick Ramakrishnan at @aapidata.bsky.social on what #AAPI communities think about #immigration -from our 2025 policy survey.
👉 64% of AAPIs think Trump & GOP have gone too far when it comes to immigration. Check out the post & survey at: linktr.ee/ncapa

☎️ The NCAPA Civic Engagement Committee was proud to co-host a phonebank with @apiavote.bsky.social to ensure New Jersey voters have a plan to vote this Election Day November 4!

🗳️Make your plan to vote at: APIAvote.org/nj

See our statement on President Trump’s mass firings below and here: linktr.ee/ncapa

💪🏽Our communities are already working hard to make ends meet, and higher healthcare costs won’t help.

📣 Join us in calling on Congress to pass a budget that reopens the government and lowers healthcare costs for everyone. 🇺🇸

🏥💸 The government #shutdown is about YOUR healthcare.
Unless Congress extends #healthcare subsidies, 1.5 million+ AAPIs will see healthcare costs rise 📈.
🩺Our 2025 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey found that cost of living is the #1 concern — with nearly 60% saying healthcare is the hardest to afford.

Lawmakers urge YouTube TV to reach deal with Telemundo, TelevisaUnivision A looming blackout would reduce access to two of the largest Spanish-language broadcasters in the U.S.

In solidarity with National Hispanic Leadership Agenda & @nhmc.bsky.social we call on Google to protect YouTubeTV customers’ access to Spanish-language news. Cultural programming is more important now than ever. We’re proud of who we are! We demand our stories be told!
www.axios.com/2025/09/30/y...

📝Read more about the survey at: linktr.ee/ncapa. Use resources there to tell Congress to get to work on a budget solution that keeps the government running and also lowers the cost of healthcare!

‼️LEGISLATIVE ALERT ‼️
With an imminent government shutdown, healthcare access hangs in the balance for AAPIs.
💊Our 2025 AAPI Policy Priorities Survey with @aapidata.bsky.social found cost of living is the #1 issue for AAPIs -with nearly 60% reporting healthcare costs as the most difficult to afford

🎓As we wrap up #AANAPISIWeek, we remind folks that #AANAPISIs change lives & allow low-income & #firstgen #AAPI students equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.
📝#SpeakUp to ensure that Congress invests in the future of our communities through AANAPISI funding. Use resources here: linktr.ee/ncapa

⏰With time running out, our voices matter more than ever. Tell Congress to pass a budget that keeps the government running! Find your Member of Congress at: linktr.ee/ncapa

Hearing about a possible federal government #shutdown? Our primer explains how Congress got here, why your healthcare premiums may increase, and what you can do about it!

🩺4.5 million #AAPIs already stand to lose Medicaid, and many more are afraid they can’t pay for healthcare.