Krishnamoorthi Leads 256 Cosponsors in Bipartisan Resolution Designating July as Indian American Heritage Month

WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today introduced a bipartisan resolution with 256 cosponsors honoring generations of Indian American contributions to the United States and supporting the designation of July as Indian American Heritage Month. More than 5.2 million Indian Americans call the United States home. The resolution celebrates their contributions across science and medicine, technology and business, public service and the military, education and philanthropy, arts and 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," Congressman 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 designation of July as Indian American Heritage Month commemorates the signing of the Luce-Celler Act by President Harry S. Truman on July 2, 1946, which made people of Indian descent eligible for naturalization as American citizens. The resolution also honors the Indian American community's religious and cultural diversity and the generations of Indian Americans who have contributed to the nation's cultural, economic, and civic life.

The text of the resolution is available here.