The Indian American Advocacy Council (IAA Council) extended its heartfelt gratitude to Congress members Rep Tom Suozzi and Rep Young Kim for introducing a House Resolution that recognised contributions the Indian American community made to the US. The legislative measure also condemned increasing instances of racism and hate.

Hailing the move as a “proud moment for the Indian American community,” the IAA Council wrote on X, “A huge thank you to @RepTomSuozzi and @RepYoungKim for introducing H. Res. 819 recognizing the immense contributions of Indian Americans to the United States and condemning rising acts of racism and hate.”

They added, “Our community stands tall : rooted in merit, values, and service to this great nation.”

Another community that goes by the name ‘Real Indian Americans’ on X commented, “Love to see this — bipartisan support for Indian Americans.”

The council’s founder and policy strategist Sidharth also took to the social media platform to praise the decision. “Thank you!! Well done,” he tweeted online.

However, not all responses were positively powered, as some claimed that such a resolution strayed away from US President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

About the House Resolution favouring Indian Americans

According to the official US Congress government website, H Res 819 was both referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and submitted in House on October 17, 2025 (US time).

As per its introduction by Suozzi and Kim, H Res 819 resolved that the House of Representatives do the following:

  • “recognises Indian Americans and their contributions to the strength of America;
  • acknowledged the people-to-people bonds of friendship between India and the United States Indian American diaspora;
  • recognises the monumental role played by Americans of Indian heritage and their profound impact on the cultural, economic, and scientific advancement of the Nation; and
  • condemns all acts of hate, discrimination, and violence against Indian Americans and the broader South Asian community, including those targeted for their Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, or other religious or cultural identity.”

Significant departure from rising anti-Indian sentiment in the US?

Reps Suozzi and Kim’s penmanship highlighted that the Indian diaspora comprised a community of over 5,200,000 in the United States, with over 77% of Americans of Indian heritage attaining college degrees and serving the country as elected officials, lawyers, nurses, doctors, law enforcers, teacher, businessmen, Armed Forces and more.

The House Resolution came to light shortly after California Governor returned Senate Bill 509 without his signature, thereby vetoing a legislative move that has long been inciting the divide between Hindus and Sikhs in the US. Senate Bill 509, aka the “transnational repression training” bill sought to prompt the Office of Emergency Services (OES) to push authorities to take on training to identify and respond to “transnational repression.”

Such positive moves backing the Indian American community in the US also follow California’s declaration of a statewide holiday for the Hindu Festival of Lights, Diwali. Despite America’s current strained ties with India in light of Donald Trump issuing repeated tariff threats to New Delhi and the mounting crackdown of the H-1B visa category largely dominated by Indian nationals, H Res 819 emerges as a significant departure from controversial happenings troubling the Indian American diaspora in the country.

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