119-hres819

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 819 Introduced in House

    (IH) ]

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
H. RES. 819

 Recognizing the contributions made to the United States by the Indian 
 American diaspora and condemning recent acts of racism against Indian 
 Americans.

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 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

 October 17, 2025

 Mr. Suozzi (for himself and Mrs. Kim) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
 Government Reform

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 RESOLUTION

 Recognizing the contributions made to the United States by the Indian 
 American diaspora and condemning recent acts of racism against Indian 
 Americans.

Whereas the partnership between India and the United States, based on shared 
 principles of democracy, religious pluralism, human rights, freedom, and 
 the rule of law, stands as one of the most important democratic 
 partnerships in the world;
Whereas the strong and mutually beneficial people-to-people ties between India 
 and the United States are the backbone of this partnership;
Whereas the Indian diaspora, a community of over 5,200,000 in the United States, 
 has excelled in all areas of United States life, with over 77 percent of 
 Americans of Indian heritage attaining college degrees and serving in 
 public life, as elected officials, lawyers, doctors, nurses, judges, 
 members of law enforcement, teachers, diplomats, businessmen, and 
 members of the Armed Forces;
Whereas Indian Americans come from a variety of vibrant and diverse religious 
 backgrounds including Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, and Jain 
 communities;
Whereas Indian Americans continue to face hate incidents, often fueled by 
 racism, religious intolerance, misinformation, inflammatory rhetoric, 
 and racial scapegoating; and
Whereas anti-Hindu and anti-Indian sentiment has also surged online, with South 
 Asians, including Hindus and Sikhs, experiencing a doubling of reported 
 harassment incidents, corresponding with heightened visibility of Indian 
 Americans in national politics: Now, therefore, be it
 Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

    (1) recognizes Indian Americans and their contributions to 
 the strength of America;

    (2) acknowledges the people-to-people bonds of friendship 
 between India and the United States Indian American diaspora;

    (3) recognizes the monumental role played by Americans of 
 Indian heritage and their profound impact on the cultural, 
 economic, and scientific advancement of the Nation; and

    (4) condemns all acts of hate, discrimination, and violence 
 against Indian Americans and the broader South Asian community, 
 including those targeted for their Hindu, Sikh, Jain, Muslim, 
 or other religious or cultural identity.
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