A bill called the U.S. India Enhanced Co-operation Act that aims to further strengthen the U.S.' strategic relationship with India has been introduced in the House of Representatives by Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) along with lawmaker Ami Bera, (D-CA) George Holding, (R-NC) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI). The act seeks legislative changes...
U.S. House Passes Bill on Defense Cooperation with India
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a $621.5 billion defense policy bill that includes defense cooperation with India. An amendment in this regard, moved by Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera, was adopted by a voice vote by the House as part of the National Defense Authorization Act 2018, beginning October 1...
Bill Submitted to U.S. Congress to Help India Join APEC
A group of influential American lawmakers have introduced a legislation asking the Obama administration to help India join the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, headquartered in Singapore, reports Silicon India News. APEC is a forum for 21 economies to promote free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region – its members...
House Favors Defense Cooperation with India
Coming in the wake of the defense framework advanced by President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in January, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an amendment in mid-May calling for expansion of the U.S.-India defense cooperation and welcoming India's role in providing security in the Indo-Pacific region...
Congressmen want U.S. Postage Stamp on Diwali Festival
Don’t be surprised to see a colorful display of Diwali as the postage stamp the next time you receive U.S. mail. Congresswomen Carolyn B. Maloney and Grace Meng and Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera have introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives urging the United States Postal Service to create...