♦ Six Indian American lawmakers were sworn into the US House of Representatives, marking the highest number of Indian Americans in Congress to date. The six Indian American lawmakers who were sworn in to the 119th US Congress are Ami Bera, Ro Khanna, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Pramila Jayapal, Shri Thanedar, and Suhas Subramanyam.
♦ Ami Bera: Representing California's 7th District, Bera has served since 2013 and remains a leading voice in the House. He was sworn in for the seventh consecutive term as a representative of the district.
♦ Ro Khanna: Representing California's 17th District, Ro Khanna began his tenure in 2017 and has become a prominent progressive voice in Congress. Khanna was sworn in for a fifth consecutive term.
♦ Raja Krishnamoorthi: Representing Illinois's 8th District, Krishnamoorthi has been in office since 2017, focusing on technology and national security. He serves as the Ranking Member of the influential China Committee and is a member of the House Intelligence Committee. Krishnamoorthi took the oath for his fifth consecutive term.
♦ Pramila Jayapal: Representing Washington's 7th District, Jayapal was first elected in 2017 and has been a strong advocate for progressive policies on healthcare and immigration. She holds the distinction of being the first Indian American woman elected to the House of Representatives. Jayapal was sworn in for her fifth consecutive term.
♦ Shri Thanedar: Serving Michigan's 13th District since 2023, Thanedar took the oath for a second term.
♦ Suhas Subramanyam: The first Indian American to represent Virginia's 10th District, Subramanyam was elected in 2024 after defeating Republican Mike Clancy.