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Celebrating Hindu Americans, condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHRES-69| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2025
Shri Thanedar

Shri Thanedar

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (27)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Vince Fong (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution aims to celebrate the significant historical and ongoing contributions of Hindu Americans to the United States, acknowledging their diverse racial, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds. It recognizes the vibrant Hindu culture that enriches American society through traditions, philosophy, arts, and spiritual practices like yoga, while also declaring the U.S. as a nation that welcomes the diversity brought by Hindu Americans. The resolution further condemns Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, hate, and intolerance , highlighting that despite their positive impact, Hindu Americans face stereotypes, discrimination, hate speech, and rising anti-Hindu hate crimes, as reported by the FBI. It seeks to affirm the value and importance of the Hindu American community within the national fabric.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1131
Celebrating Hindu Americans, and condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.
Jan 24, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1131
    Celebrating Hindu Americans, and condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.


  • January 24, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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Celebrating Hindu Americans, condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHRES-69| House 
| Updated: 1/24/2025
This resolution aims to celebrate the significant historical and ongoing contributions of Hindu Americans to the United States, acknowledging their diverse racial, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds. It recognizes the vibrant Hindu culture that enriches American society through traditions, philosophy, arts, and spiritual practices like yoga, while also declaring the U.S. as a nation that welcomes the diversity brought by Hindu Americans. The resolution further condemns Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, hate, and intolerance , highlighting that despite their positive impact, Hindu Americans face stereotypes, discrimination, hate speech, and rising anti-Hindu hate crimes, as reported by the FBI. It seeks to affirm the value and importance of the Hindu American community within the national fabric.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1131
Celebrating Hindu Americans, and condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.
Jan 24, 2025
Submitted in House
Jan 24, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1131
    Celebrating Hindu Americans, and condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.


  • January 24, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • January 24, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Shri Thanedar

Shri Thanedar

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (27)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Vince Fong (Republican)Greg Landsman (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Dave Min (Democratic)George Latimer (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Suhas Subramanyam (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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