Legislation introduced by Reps Tom Suozzi and Young Kim honours Indian Americans’ role in US growth and unity amid rising hate incidents
The Indian American community has lauded the introduction of a US House Resolution that recognises the community’s contributions to America’s progress while condemning growing acts of racism and hate, reported financialexpress.com.
The Indian American Advocacy Council (IAA Council) thanked Congress members Rep Tom Suozzi and Rep Young Kim for presenting House Resolution 819 (H. Res. 819) in the US House of Representatives. The resolution acknowledges Indian Americans’ deep-rooted role in strengthening the United States and celebrates their cultural, scientific, and economic achievements.
Calling it a “proud moment” for the diaspora, the IAA Council posted on X:
“A huge thank you to @RepTomSuozzi and @RepYoungKim for introducing H. Res. 819 recognising the immense contributions of Indian Americans to the United States and condemning rising acts of racism and hate. Our community stands tall: rooted in merit, values, and service to this great nation.”
Another group, ‘Real Indian Americans,’ responded with: “Love to see this — bipartisan support for Indian Americans.” The council’s founder and policy strategist, Sidharth, also praised the move online, calling it “well done.”
However, not all reactions were positive, as some critics argued that such a resolution diverged from former President Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies.
- A resolution recognising community strength and condemning hate
- According to the US Congress website, H. Res. 819 was introduced on October 17, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
The resolution seeks to:
- Recognise Indian Americans and their contributions to the strength of America;
- Acknowledge the people-to-people ties between India and the US;
- Highlight the role of Indian-origin Americans in advancing the nation’s cultural, scientific, and economic achievements; and
- Condemn acts of hate, discrimination, and violence against Indian Americans and South Asians, including those targeted for their Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, or other cultural identities.
Context: A shift amid growing anti-Indian sentiment
Lawmakers Suozzi and Kim noted that the Indian diaspora now numbers over 5.2 million in the US, with 77% holding college degrees and serving across fields like medicine, law, education, business, and public service.
The resolution’s introduction comes amid ongoing tensions over California’s Senate Bill 509, which was vetoed by the governor earlier this month. The controversial bill was criticised for deepening divides within the South Asian community by mandating training programs on “transnational repression.”
The House Resolution also follows California’s recent decision to declare Diwali a state holiday, signalling growing recognition of Indian heritage in the US. Despite current trade frictions and H-1B visa challenges under the Trump administration’s stance toward India, H. Res. 819 represents a rare bipartisan move celebrating inclusivity and unity.
According to the AAPI Equity Alliance, more than 75% of anti-Asian hate incidents recorded between December 2024 and January 2025 targeted South Asians—making this legislative gesture both timely and symbolic.
“This resolution is not just a recognition, but a reaffirmation of who we are as Indian Americans — proud contributors to the American dream,” the IAA Council said in a statement.
