Celebrating Hindu Americans, and condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry, and for other purposes.
This resolution (HRES 1131) is a symbolic House measure celebrating Hindu Americans and condemning anti-Hindu hate. It recognizes Hinduism’s global significance and Hindu Americans’ contributions to U.S. society, including cultural, economic, and spiritual impacts like yoga and Ayurveda. The resolution specifically condemns Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, hate crimes targeting places of worship (mandirs), and discrimination faced by Hindu Americans, referencing rising FBI-reported hate crimes. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws or allocate funds but aims to affirm support for Hindu Americans through public declaration.
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Shri Thanedar
DDemocratic
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A. Drew Ferguson IV
RRepublican
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Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
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Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Daniel Meuser
RRepublican
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Don Bacon
RRepublican
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Earl L. "Buddy" Carter
RRepublican
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Frank Pallone, Jr.
DDemocratic
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Greg Landsman
DDemocratic
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