Celebrating the principles of democracy, religious pluralism, human rights, and the rule of law shared by both the United States and India, the strong people-to-people ties between the United States and India, and the success of the Indian diaspora in the United States.
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Latest Action · July 30, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
This resolution celebrates the U.S.-India relationship and recognizes shared democratic values, religious freedom, and strong cultural ties between the two nations. The resolution specifically honors the Indian diaspora in the United States, noting that over 4 million Americans of Indian heritage have achieved significant success, with 80 percent obtaining college degrees. It also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, a Hindu religious organization that has established over 100 temples across the United States and serves communities through worship, education, and charitable activities like food drives and disaster relief. The resolution affirms Congress's support for the U.S.-India partnership based on shared commitments to democracy, human rights, and religious pluralism. This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct funding or policy changes, as it simply expresses the House's recognition and celebration of these relationships and contributions.
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