IV 
119TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 659 
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’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
AUGUST 15, 2025 
Mr. THANEDAR (for himself, Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. SHERMAN, and Mr. 
LANDSMAN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of August 15, 2025, 
as ‘‘Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Cele-
bration of the World’s Two Largest Democracies’’. 
Whereas the Republic of India achieved its independence 
from the British Empire on August 15, 1947, marking 
the end of the struggle which freed the Indian people; 
Whereas, on said day, Jawaharlal Nehru, the inaugural 
Prime Minister of India, hoisted the Indian national flag 
above the Lahore Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi; 
Whereas members of India’s numerous ethnic groups, minori-
ties, and religions including Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and 
Christians, all participate in the celebration of Independ-
ence Day; 
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•HRES 659 IH 
Whereas, according to United Nations population estimates, 
India is the largest democracy in the world, with an esti-
mated population of more than 1,464,000,000 people; 
Whereas India’s contributions to democracy have inspired 
leaders and movements across the globe, including civil 
rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; 
Whereas India, along with the United States, embraces a sys-
tem where the ultimate authority to govern is vested in 
the people; 
Whereas these and other ideals have forged a close bond be-
tween our two nations and their peoples; 
Whereas India is a strategic partner in the Quadrilateral Se-
curity Dialogue (QUAD) and the I2U2 Group, seeking to 
promote topics like security, economic, and humanitarian 
issues; 
Whereas Prime Minister Modi’s Official State Visits to the 
United States during his tenure has anchored the United 
States and India in a new level of trust and mutual un-
derstanding based on common interests and shared com-
mitments to freedom, democracy, pluralism, the rule of 
law, and respect for human rights; 
Whereas Americans with Indian heritage enhance public life 
in the United States as government officials, military 
personnel, and law enforcement officers who diligently 
uphold the principles of the United States Constitution 
and contribute to the enriching diversity of the Nation; 
and 
Whereas it is proper and desirable to celebrate with the In-
dian people, and to reaffirm the democratic principles on 
which our two nations were born: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 659 IH 
(1) expresses support for the designation of 
‘‘Indian Independence Day: A National Day of Cele-
bration of the World’s Two Largest Democracies’’; 
(2) offers heartfelt greetings to the people of 
India as they conclude their festivities commemo-
rating the 78th anniversary of India’s liberation 
from the British Empire; 
(3) acknowledges the contributions of Ameri-
cans of Indian descent to society in the United 
States; and 
(4) expresses the belief that the strong partner-
ship between the United States and India, rooted in 
shared democratic values, will continue to advance 
global democracy and foster peace, stability, and 
prosperity for all nations. 
Æ 
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