Bill · H.Res. 880· House(119-HRES-880)
Recognizing the strategic value of the historical partnership between the United States and India.
- Introduced
- 11/17/2025
- Last activity
- 11/17/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Ami Bera
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 13
- Introduced
- 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
H. Res. 880 is a resolution that recognizes the strategic importance of the historical partnership between the United States and India. It highlights cooperation in areas such as counterterrorism, defense, technology, and energy. The resolution emphasizes the value of people-to-people ties and the contributions of the Indian-American community. It encourages both nations to continue expanding their engagement to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Yes· 3 of 15
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+8
Strongly reaffirms the strategic partnership and the role of the Quad in the Indo-Pacific.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+8
Encourages expanded cooperation and deeper engagement between the US and India.
Would Asian Americans be better off under this?+7
Explicitly recognizes and appreciates the contributions of the Indian-American community.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Protection from Terrorism: The resolution emphasizes counterterrorism cooperation and intelligence sharing to protect citizens and disrupt terrorist networks.
- Technological Advancement: Cooperation through the "United States-India Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology" focuses on AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and quantum technologies.
- Combatting Illegal Drugs: A 2024 Drug Policy Framework and Memorandum of Understanding aim to disrupt the trafficking of illicit synthetic drugs.
- Recovery of Cultural Heritage: The 2024 Bilateral Cultural Property Agreement helps facilitate the return of stolen or trafficked cultural artifacts.
- Cybersecurity: A January 2025 Memorandum of Understanding on Cybercrime Investigations improves digital forensics and intelligence to fight cybercrime.
- Economic and Educational Opportunities: The resolution supports expanding people-to-people programs between educational institutions and deepening commercial and investment ties.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+8Improves International Alliances+8Improves Cybersecurity Defense+5Improves International Trade+5Increases Counter Terrorism Funding+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Asian Americans+7Good For Business Owners+5Good For Students+5Good For Immigrants+3Good For Young Adults+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4Increases Space Exploration+4
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Opioid Crisis Response+2
- 11/18/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 23 Cosponsors added.
Sanford BishopDemocrat · Georgia
Andy BarrRepublican · Kentucky
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Michael BaumgartnerRepublican · Washington
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Earl CarterRepublican · Georgia
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Bill HuizengaRepublican · Michigan
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
Young KimRepublican · California
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
James MoylanRepublican · Guam
Jay ObernolteRepublican · California
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
David SchweikertRepublican · Arizona
Bradley SchneiderDemocrat · Illinois
Suhas SubramanyamDemocrat · Virginia
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Marc VeaseyDemocrat · Texas
Joe WilsonRepublican · South Carolina
Robert WittmanRepublican · Virginia
James WalkinshawDemocrat · Virginia