Biden to tap Erika Moritsugu as new AAPI liaison | TheHill

President BidenJoe BidenIRS to roll out payments for ,000 child tax credit in July Capitol Police told not to use most aggressive tactics in riot response, report finds Biden to accompany first lady to appointment for 'common medical procedure' MORE plans to name Erika Moritsugu to a new senior level Asian American and Pacific Islander liaison position in the White House, three people familiar with the choice confirmed.

CBS News first reported that the Biden administration would tap Moritsugu, who has held high-level positions on Capitol Hill and in the federal government, for the role, which the White House announced plans to create in March.

The White House announced plans to create the liaison position last month in response to pushback from Sens.