# 119-hres-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".

119-hres-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"., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-659
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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".
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-08-15
- Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**'Indian Independence Day'** would be designated on August 15, 2025 to celebrate shared democratic values between the United States and India. The resolution would offer greetings for India's 78th-anniversary festivities, acknowledge contributions of Americans of Indian descent, and express support for the strategic partnership and cooperation between the two nations.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] (R-GA), 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA), 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1] (D-OH), 2025-08-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025
- 119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-659 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/659)

## Related
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- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-6900: American Affordability Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6900)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-659 (as of 2026-04-21).