President George W. Bush is dedicated to building stronger communities across the country, and realizes the importance of nurturing the Asian American and Pacific Islanders in America. On May 13, 2004, President George W. Bush signed Executive Order 13339 increasing economic opportunity and business participation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The Executive Order renewed the President's Advisory Commission -- charged with focusing on providing opportunities for AAPIs.

As Chairman of the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, it is my honor to serve the President as we continue to strengthen and build the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

I will do my best to provide you with useful information. Welcome to aapi.gov. This is your portal to the most up-to-date news and resources on important events happening in the country. Consider this your connection to the White House and to the rest of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. This is your gateway to information and opportunity.

Warmest Regards,

Rudy Pamintuan

Chairman
President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders