Judy Chu, U.S. Congresswoman representing California’s 28th district since 2009, has used her social media platform to highlight concerns over reproductive rights and mental health service utilization within the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community.
On May 9, 2026, Chu posted: “In 1960, the FDA approved “the Pill”, marking a significant milestone in reproductive health and freedom. Now, 66 years later, rights to contraception are under attack. Abortion care is health care, and being able to make health care decisions about your own body is a”. The post references ongoing debates about access to contraception and abortion in the United States.
The following day, on May 10, Chu addressed disparities in mental health service usage among AANHPI populations: “Our AANHPI community faces some of the lowest rates of mental health service utilization of any racial or ethnic group in the country. As @CAPAC Chair Emerita, I am honored to lead @RepJillTokuda, @RepStricklandWA, @DorisMatsui, and @maziehirono in introducing a resolution”. She referenced her leadership role as Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) while announcing efforts with fellow legislators.
Later that same day she added: “To learn more, visit: https://t.co/oT37575Bxy”.
Chu’s focus on these issues reflects her long-standing legislative priorities since joining Congress in 2009 after succeeding Hilda Solis. Prior to her congressional tenure representing California’s 28th District—an area including parts of Los Angeles—she served in the California State Assembly from 2001 to 2006. Born in Los Angeles in 1953 and currently residing in Monterey Park at age 69, Chu graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974.
