Raja Leads 256 Cosponsors In Push For Indian American Heritage Month

India-West News Desk

WASHINGTON, DC — Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) has introduced a bipartisan resolution with 256 cosponsors supporting the designation of July as Indian American Heritage Month to recognize the community’s contributions to the United States.

The resolution honors the contributions of more than 5.2 million Indian Americans across science and medicine, technology, business, public service, the military, education, philanthropy, arts, culture and athletics.

“Indian Americans have helped shape this country for generations, from breakthroughs that have saved lives and businesses that have created jobs to lifetimes of service in our military and public office,” Krishnamoorthi said. “I’m proud to lead 256 of my colleagues in designating July as Indian American Heritage Month to honor that legacy and celebrate the many ways Indian Americans continue to enrich our country.”

The proposed designation commemorates July 2, 1946, when President Harry S. Truman signed the Luce-Celler Act, making people of Indian descent eligible to become naturalized U.S. citizens.

The resolution also recognizes the religious and cultural diversity of Indian Americans and their contributions to the nation’s cultural, economic and civic life.