This House resolution celebrates Hindu Americans, recognizes Hindu culture in the United States, and condemns Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, attacks on Hindu places of worship, hate, and intolerance. The text lists cultural contributions (for example Vedanta, Ayurveda, arts, meditation, and yoga), notes observance of festivals such as Diwali and Holi, and cites the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s inspiration from Mahatma Gandhi. The resolution also states that the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Hate Crimes Statistics Report indicates anti-Hindu hate crimes and Hinduphobia are rising.
The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' views by celebrating Hindu Americans and condemning anti-Hindu bias. The resolution was introduced in the House and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. No publicly available information about changes to federal programs, rights, or legal requirements is included in the text or metadata provided.
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The resolution's text emphasizes that Hinduism is an ancient, large world religion and that more than 4,000,000 Hindus have come to the United States since the 1900s. It highlights Hindu Americans' contributions to the U.S. economy and culture and says Hindu traditions enrich American cultural diversity. The resolution specifically: (1) celebrates historical and ongoing contributions of Hindus and Hinduism to the United States; (2) recognizes vibrant Hindu culture; (3) declares the United States as welcoming of Hindu American diversity; and (4) condemns Hinduphobia, anti-Hindu bigotry, hate, and intolerance.
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