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US HR659
Resolution
Status
8/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shri Thanedar
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AI Summary
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Designates August 15, 2025, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of the World's Two Largest Democracies" to mark the 78th anniversary of India's independence from Britain
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Recognizes India as the world's largest democracy with an estimated population exceeding 1.464 billion people
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Highlights U.S.-India strategic partnership through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) and I2U2 Group on security, economic, and humanitarian issues
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Acknowledges contributions of Indian Americans to U.S. society as government officials, military personnel, and law enforcement officers
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Affirms shared democratic values between the two nations including freedom, pluralism, rule of law, and respect for human rights
Legislative Description
Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2025, as "Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Celebration of the World's Two Largest Democracies".
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
8/15/2025