NRI PULSE STAFF REPORT
Washington, DC, June 5, 2026 — Congressman Ro Khanna has announced his support for a congressional resolution recognizing the contributions of Hindu Americans and condemning Hinduphobia, more than a year after the measure was first introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
In a June 1 post on X, Khanna wrote: “I’m proud to cosponsor Rep. Shri Thanedar’s bill H.Res.69 that celebrates the continued contributions and vibrant diversity of the Hindu-American community in the United States as we work to strengthen our nation’s multiracial democracy.”
The resolution, H.Res.69, was introduced in January 2025 by Congressman Shri Thanedar. It recognizes the contributions of Hindu Americans to the United States and condemns anti-Hindu discrimination, prejudice, and attacks on Hindu places of worship.
Khanna’s decision to join the measure comes amid a grassroots advocacy campaign led by Hindu-American organizations. Shortly after his announcement, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) posted on X that more than 3,000 letters had been sent to Congress in support of the resolution.
“Over 3,000 letters sent! From Hindu Americans across the country who made their voices heard,” HAF wrote. “Thank you to our community for showing up, and to Ro Khanna and Rep. Shri Thanedar for championing H.Res.69. This is what grassroots advocacy looks like.”
The HAF statement suggests that organized outreach from Hindu Americans may have played a role in building support for the resolution and encouraging additional lawmakers to sign on as cosponsors.
While the resolution itself is not new, Khanna’s endorsement has attracted attention because it comes more than a year after its introduction and because of his prominence as one of the highest-profile Indian-American members of Congress.
House resolutions are nonbinding and do not create new laws. Instead, they express the sense of the House on particular issues or communities.
Supporters say H.Res.69 is an important recognition of Hindu Americans and a response to incidents of anti-Hindu bias and attacks on Hindu temples. Critics of similar measures have argued that terms such as “Hinduphobia” can sometimes be used too broadly, raising concerns about free speech and legitimate criticism of political ideologies.
For many observers, Khanna’s endorsement represents a notable political development. As one of the most visible Indian-American Democrats in Congress, his support adds weight to a resolution that has become a focal point for Hindu-American advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill.
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