Elijah Cummings: “I commend both Congressman Lieu and Russell for their work on this issue”

Asian Americans are often still seen as outsiders, as foreigners, as aliens.

Earlier this year, thanks to this committee's efforts, the House passed the Inspector General Access Act, co-sponsored by Chairman Cummings, Congressman Richmond, Congressman Hice, and Congressman Lynch, and hopefully, that will be given…

Asian Americans are becoming more politically visible, and our numbers are showing that.

I am extremely proud that our committee is holding the first hearing on D.C. Statehood in the House of Representatives in more than 25 years.