Capitol Hill Day 2025 – Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS)

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To amplify the voice of over 5 million Indian Americans—who, despite their vast contributions in technology, healthcare, entrepreneurship, and academia, remain underrepresented in policy influence—**the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) will host Capitol Hill Day 2025 on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Building on the momentum of the 2024 Capitol Hill Day, where 135 Indian American delegates from 22 states met with nearly 100 elected officials from 35 states, FIIDS continues to elevate key issues shaping U.S.–India relations and the Indian American community. Last year’s discussions covered:

ICET and tech export exemptions for India
Indo-Pacific security and cooperation
Immigration reforms including the removal of the 7% per-country green card cap
Religious bias and hate crimes against Indian Americans
Importance of Critical (rare) minerals for the US

🔍 This Year’s Policy Focus Areas (2025):

Strategic Opportunities in the TRUST Act, MDP and IMEC (India–Middle East–Europe Corridor)
Indo-Pacific Trade and Security Cooperation
Countering Global Terrorism
Situation of Minorities & democracies in Islamic counties of South Asia: Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan
Hate Crimes and Immigration Challenges facing Indian students in U.S. universities

📅 Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2025
🕗 Capitol Hill Engagement: Day long 8:00-5:00pm
🍽️ U.S.–India Partnership Summit & Dinner: Evening 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Capitol Hill

FIIDS invites students, professionals, and civic leaders to join this nonpartisan initiative to bring awareness and informed dialogue to lawmakers and policy influencers.

👉 Apply Now: http://tiny.cc/advocacy-2025

Let’s strengthen the voice of Indian Americans and deepen the U.S.–India partnership through civic engagement.