Foreign Policy for America Endorses
Jay Chen (CA-45) for Election

Navy Intelligence Officer and Small Business owner endorsed by nonpartisan Foreign Policy for America

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday May 27, 2022

WASHINGTON D.C. - Foreign Policy for America announced today its endorsement of Jay Chen for election to the U.S. House of Representatives. Chen is the son of Taiwanese immigrants and has experience both in the private sector as a business owner and former consultant, as well as with the military. Chen is a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy Reserves and has served on the Korean peninsula in the Middle East. He is an intelligence officer and has led missions to counter the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Middle East.

“Jay has a great understand not only of the priorities of U.S. interests abroad, but he is deeply tuned in with his highly international district in his home state of California. His leadership on issues of security both abroad and domestically are what will make him a leader in Congress,” said Andrew Albertson, Executive Director of Foreign Policy for America. “Jay’s military experience will allow him to be an asset on different committees. This is an exciting opportunity not only to flip a seat, but to elect an experienced leader who understands national security.” 

Even prior to his run for Congress, Chen demonstrated his commitment to both American goals abroad, but also strong ties to his district. Chen grew up in Southern California the son of Taiwanese immigrants and went on to Harvard and then received a fellowship to study at Peking University in China. Prior to joining the U.S. Navy Reserves, he worked in the private sector. During his time in the military, Chen has served on the Korean peninsula and in the Middle East. Chen also serves on several local and national boards, including as the President of the Board of Trustees for Mt. San Antonio Community College.  

Chen joins other FP4A endorsed candidates: Rep. Colin Allred (TX-32), Sen. Michael Bennet (CO-Sen), Patrick Branco (HI-02), Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06), Rep. Val Demings (FL-Sen), Lt. Gov. Molly Gray (VT-AL), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Rep. Andy Kim (NJ-03), Rep. Andy Levin (MI-11), Rep. Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), Deb McGrath (WI-03), Quaye Quartey (CA-27), Max Rose (NY-11), Rep. Tim Ryan (OH-Sen), Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07), Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07), Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Rep. Susan Wild (PA-07). Our endorsed candidates are chosen because of their consistent leadership in favor of diplomacy-first foreign policy.  

Foreign Policy for America is a nonpartisan advocacy organization working to strengthen support for principled American engagement in the world. We support policies that keep Americans safe and out of conflicts, advance prosperity for all, and are true to our country’s highest values.    

Media Contact: Andrew Albertson, 202-422-6804, press@fp4america.org.