Joseph Cao’s spoke about political activism amongst the Vietnamese American community and others. He explained that there is a problem with political apathy in certain communities. “If we do not speak out for less fortunate people, then who will speak out for them?”

Joseph Cao got an unexpected moment of recognition from President Barack Obama, as the President signed the overhaul of financial regulations.

Congressman Joseph Cao expressed his “profound disappointment” over the recent federal decision to strengthen bilateral relations with Vietnam’s communist government. He said the the Vietnamese government does not deserve better U.S. ties until it demonstrates greater respect for the freedom and dignity of its own people.

Cao leads state Rep. Cedric Richmond (D) by a 51%-26% margin, according to a survey conducted May 27-June 2 by LA pollster Verne Kennedy. Fully 54% of LA 2nd district residents rate Cao favorably, while just 9% say they see him unfavorably.

Republican Rep. Joseph Cao of Louisiana called for partial drilling instead of a total moratorium, something he cast as a compromise that would help ease the economic struggles the moratorium is causing for Gulf residents employed by the oil industry.

Congressman Cao secured $1.5 million for infrastructure improvement, criminal justice staffing, and intervention and mentoring programs on behalf of the Greater New Orleans Crime Coalition