IV 
118TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1394 
Celebrating the principles of democracy, religious pluralism, human rights, 
and the rule of law shared by both the United States and India, the 
strong people-to-people ties between the United States and India, and 
the success of the Indian diaspora in the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 30, 2024 
Mr. SUOZZI (for himself, Mrs. KIM of California, Mr. BURCHETT, Mr. CARL, 
Mr. CARTER of Georgia, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, Mr. CONNOLLY, Mr. CORREA, 
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. FITZPATRICK, Mr. FLEISCHMANN, Mrs. 
FOUSHEE, 
Mr. 
GROTHMAN, 
Mr. 
GUTHRIE, 
Mr. 
KHANNA, 
Mr. 
KRISHNAMOORTHI, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. MEUSER, Mr. MULLIN, Mr. 
NEHLS, Mr. NICKEL, Mr. NORCROSS, Mr. OGLES, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. 
ROSE, Ms. ROSS, Ms. SA´NCHEZ, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SHERMAN, Mrs. 
STEEL, Mr. TAKANO, Mr. THANEDAR, Mrs. TRAHAN, Mr. VAN DREW, 
Ms. VAN DUYNE, Mr. VEASEY, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, and Mr. 
MCCORMICK) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the principles of democracy, religious pluralism, 
human rights, and the rule of law shared by both the 
United States and India, the strong people-to-people ties 
between the United States and India, and the success 
of the Indian diaspora in the United States. 
Whereas the partnership between India and the United 
States stands as one of the most important democratic 
partnerships in the world; 
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•HRES 1394 IH 
Whereas the partnership is based on shared principles of de-
mocracy, religious pluralism, human rights, freedom, and 
the rule of law; 
Whereas the people-to-people ties between India and the 
United States are strong, vibrant, and mutually beneficial 
for both countries; 
Whereas the Indian diaspora, a community of over 4,000,000 
in the United States, has excelled in all areas of United 
States life, with 80 percent of Americans of Indian herit-
age attaining college degrees; 
Whereas India has a rich history of religious pluralism, with 
vibrant Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, and 
Jain communities; 
Whereas 80 percent of Indian immigrants in the United 
States practice Hinduism, and the United States Hindu 
population is estimated to be about 1 percent of the total 
population; 
Whereas Hinduism is both a religion and a philosophy de-
voted to peace, good deeds, and integrity; 
Whereas BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha (‘‘BAPS’’) is a 
worldwide Hindu denomination dedicated to fostering 
faith, inspiring service, and promoting better living; 
Whereas His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj (1921– 
2016), established the first BAPS Hindu mandir in the 
United States of America on August 4, 1974, in New 
York City; 
Whereas 2024 marks 50 years of service and faith in the 
United States for BAPS; 
Whereas, over the last 50 years, BAPS has grown to over 
100 mandirs across the United States; 
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•HRES 1394 IH 
Whereas these mandirs offer a welcoming and spiritual space 
for thousands of families, as well as worship, fellowship, 
communal meals, education, and activities for young and 
old, creating a true home for the faithful; 
Whereas BAPS mandirs offer youth activities that encourage 
and mold young people to live lives of integrity and char-
acter that reflect our highest ideals; 
Whereas BAPS mandirs bring His Holiness Pramukh Swami 
Maharaj’s words, ‘‘In the joy of others lies our own’’, to 
life through support for those in need, through a variety 
of community efforts such as health fairs, food drives, or 
disaster relief work; 
Whereas following in the example of His Holiness Mahant 
Swami Maharaj, the volunteers of BAPS have, time and 
again, answered the call to serve, humbly, selflessly, and 
inspirationally; 
Whereas BAPS mandirs have a storied history of helping im-
migrants to the United States retain their connection to 
their faith but fully embrace and join in United States 
civic life; and 
Whereas BAPS mandirs add to the United States rich tap-
estry of diversity and contribute to the well-being of their 
congregants and local communities; Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the importance of the United 
States-India strategic bilateral relationship; 
(2) celebrates the people-to-people bonds of 
friendship between India and the United States; 
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•HRES 1394 IH 
(3) affirms the commitment to freedom, democ-
racy, the rule of law, and religious pluralism shared 
by the United States and India; and 
(4) recognizes and celebrates the countless con-
tributions of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha and its 
volunteers over the last 50 years in the United 
States. 
Æ 
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