US House Supports Declaration of July as 'Indian American Heritage Month'

In the US, July could be declared'Indian American Heritage Month '. More than half of the members of the US House of Representatives have supported the resolution. Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi introduced the resolution on Monday. It is aimed at honoring the contributions of the Indian-American community in the US. The resolution has received the support of 256 lawmakers in the 435-member House of Representatives, though it has not yet been approved. It is not known to which committee the resolution will be sent. Presidential approval will not be required for its implementation. The resolution states, Indian Americans have distinguished themselves in the fields of business, entrepreneurship, higher education, economic studies, journalism, literature, and philanthropy. They have contributed to the economic strength and global leadership of the US. The resolution also mentions the religious and cultural diversity of the Indian-American community. Krishnamoorthi said, "I, along with my 256 colleagues, am proud to announce July as'Indian American Heritage Month'( Indian-American Heritage Month)."