Record Number of Indian Americans Join US House of Representatives

Politics

1 year ago

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Credited from: INDIATIMES

Six Indian American lawmakers were sworn into the US House of Representatives, achieving the highest representation of Indian Americans in Congress to date.
Congressman Ami Bera highlighted the increase in representation, recalling when he was the only Indian American in Congress twelve years ago.
The new representatives include: Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapal, Shri Thanedar, and Suhas Subramanyam.
All six are Democrats who voted for house minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, although the Republican Mike Johnson was elected as the house speaker.
The swearing-in ceremony followed the formal commencement of the 119th US Congress, marking a significant milestone for Indian American political involvement.