In a first, Six Indian Americans take oath as members of US’ House of Representatives
Together, they form the informal ‘Samosa Caucus.’ The term, coined by Raja Krishnamoorthi, refers to the group of Indian-origin members in Congress.
Congressman Mike Thompson sworn-in to U.S. House of Representatives
Congressman Mike Thompson was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House.
Indian Americans Achieve Historic Representation in US House Of Representatives
For the first time in history, six Indian Americans have been sworn in as members of the United States House of Representatives.
Six Indian Americans sworn in as members of U.S. House of Representatives
In a momentous occasion for Indian Americans, six of their leaders on Friday (January 3, 2024) were sworn in as members of the U.S. House of Representatives, the largest so far for this minority ethnic community in the United States.
Six of Indian Americans make it to the US House of Representatives
All six Indian Americans constitute an informal Samosa Caucus, a term coined by Krishnamoorthi. When sworn in for the first term in 2012, Dr Bera had then wished to have 10 Indian Americans in the House of Representatives.
Samosa Caucus swears in: Six Indian Americans take oath as members of House of Representatives
Six Indian-Americans on Saturday (Jan 4) sworn-in as the members of the US House of Representatives, which is happening for the first time in history. These six Indian Americans won in the recent elections for the United States House of Representatives.
Historic milestone: Six Indian Americans sworn into US House of Representatives
In a significant event for Indian Americans, six leaders were sworn into the US House of Representatives, marking the largest representation of this community in history. US Congressman Ami Bera, who has served since 2013,
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