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Raja Krishnamoorthi(D-IL)

Honoring the contributions of Indian Americans and supporting the designation of July as "Indian American Heritage Month".

H.Res. 1641 · House resolutionCommemorations

A Democratic resolution with 50 Republican cosponsors · See all 255 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution honors the contributions of Indian Americans to the United States. It notes that millions of people in the United States identify as Indian American. The text points out their long history of contributions to science, medicine, business, government, and the arts. It specifically mentions the Luce-Celler Act of 1946, which allowed persons of Indian descent to become United States citizens. Finally, the bill supports the official designation of July as Indian American Heritage Month.

Yes

  • Scored +4

    Would Asian Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution officially recognizes and honors the achievements, history, and contributions of Indian Americans to the United States.

  • Scored +3

    Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?

    The resolution honors the cultural and historical contributions of Indian Americans, fostering greater appreciation and inclusivity for the community.

  • Scored +2

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The resolution highlights the history of Indian Americans and references historical milestones like the Luce-Celler Act regarding naturalization.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.