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House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Bolster U.S.-India Partnership

Sponsors say the nonbinding measure signals continuity in U.S.-India ties after recent strains.

The resolution highlights how the two major democracies have steadily expanded their partnership for decades, strengthening collaboration in defence, technology, trade, counterterrorism, and education. (Reuters)

Overview

  • Representatives Ami Bera and Joe Wilson introduced the resolution with 24 original cosponsors from both parties.
  • The measure urges deeper collaboration through the Quad and calls for closer ties across defense, technology, trade, counterterrorism, and cyber security.
  • It highlights technology cooperation via the bilateral TRUST partnership as a priority area for expansion.
  • The text frames the partnership as essential to regional stability, economic growth, and a free and open Indo-Pacific.
  • The resolution notes the contributions of roughly 5 million Indian Americans and flags concern over rising racist rhetoric, as sponsors also point to tensions tied to trade, India’s Russian energy purchases, and comments by President Trump.