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Rep. Subramanyam co-sponsors anti-Hinduphobia bill
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 19, Sep 2025
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Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) on Sept. 16 became the 25th co-sponsor of the resolution / X (CoHNA)
Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA) on Sept. 16 became the 25th co-sponsor of a House measure introduced earlier this year to recognize Hindu Americans and address rising anti-Hindu hate.
The resolution, titled “Celebrating Hindu Americans, condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry,” was introduced on Jan. 24, by Representative Shri Thanedar (D-MI) and referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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H.Res. 69 recognizes Hinduism as one of the world’s oldest religions, with more than 1.2 billion adherents globally and a significant presence in the United States since the early 1900s.
Thank you, Congressman Suhas Subramanyam, (D-VA) for becoming the 25th co-sponsor for H. Res 69—the House resolution “Celebrating Hindu Americans, condemning attacks on Hindu places of worship, Hinduphobia, and anti-Hindu bigotry”.
— CoHNA (Coalition of Hindus of North America) (@CoHNAOfficial) September 17, 2025
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It highlights the contributions of over four million Hindu Americans to the nation’s economy, arts, education, and spiritual life, while noting the cultural impact of practices such as yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and festivals like Diwali and Holi.
At the same time, the resolution condemns anti-Hindu stereotypes, disinformation, bullying in schools, hate speech, and a rise in hate crimes, including vandalism of temples across the country.
Subramanyam’s co-sponsorship follows a recent speech he delivered on the House floor drawing attention to attacks on Hindu temples and the fear such incidents have created among worshippers.
Advocacy group Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) welcomed his decision, saying, “Given your recent speech on the floor of Congress, where you brought attention to the rising number of temple attacks and vandalizations across the United States, this endorsement adds an important layer of support.”
The group added that many constituents have expressed growing fear in visiting temples, and that concerns about Hinduphobia were widely raised at its Virginia community gathering and at its 4th Annual Day of Hindu Advocacy on the Hill.
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