United States India Relationship Council (USIRC) is a registered PAC under 52 U.S.C. § 30103 as a non-connected Political Committee engaged in strengthening the U.S.-India relationship for over a decade.

We are a bipartisan advocacy group working for the enactment of pro-India policies and statutes in the United States Congress and the implementation of pro-India policies and actions by the US Executive.

We believe that the friendship between the world’s largest and oldest democracies has the potential to serve as the bedrock of the 21st Century Global Order.

Towards this, we render political endorsements and financial contributions to candidates that have a time-tested commitment to strengthening the US-India partnership.

Each day of the Year 2026 comes with a new development in the US-India relationship, such is the importance, and such are the dynamics of this vital bilateral relationship from a global perspective.

Amid the recent visits of political and social leaders of both countries, and ongoing efforts of the peoples, the organisations and the governments, disruptive, subtle and fake narratives keep on floating.

The role of USIRC as a torchbearer of truth and facts related to the US-India relationship is important at this juncture. We relentlessly work to counter fake narratives and provide facts-based, correct information to the US leadership and US people, to avoid adverse impact on US-India relations.

Our current objective is to concentrate efforts on US lawmakers who sit or are likely to sit on the United States House and Senate Foreign Relations Committees.

USIRC took up a whirlwind tour of Washington DC from 30th August through September 1st for advocacy for strengthening the US-India relationship (Trade, Defence, Indo-Pacific, Quad, CCP threats and such other issues), as well as for issues related to the Indian American community in general as well as Hindu Americans in particular.

On August, 31st, we met Honourable Representative in the House of Representatives, Congressman Jonathan Luther Jackson from Illinois District 1 (IL-01) at 12:00 Noon. He also represents the legacy of  Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who was also known as the trusted staffer of Dr Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), who is well known for his reverence for Mahatma Gandhi. Congressman Jonathan’s ancestral connection makes him a spontaneous well-wisher of US-India ties. In fact, he got his middle name Luther from MLK and takes pride in connecting with MLK as his Godson.

Dr Jashvant Patel, Congressman Jonathan Jackson and Dr Amit Desai

This was followed by a lively and warm interaction with Honourable Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) at 1:00 PM.

As always, he was very forthright about his commitment to the US-India relationship.

Then we approached Honourable Congressman Dr. Rich McCormick (GA-07) at 3:00 PM.

He is a well-known US-India relationship votary. He was briefed about the perspectives on the current dynamics of the US-India relationship. He responded by saying that the constitutions of both countries are similar. He said that the first largest economy coming together with soon to be the third largest economy in the world is something very exciting and full of potential. He said that the US-India relationship is the top priority if one keeps in view the future of the world. He said that we should ensure that these two countries are not just friends, but allies into the future.

On September 1st, our first meeting was with Honourable Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) at 10:15 AM. She has been a long-time supporter of US India relationship and has been in continuing coordination with USIRC on issues of this important bilateral relationship. She often participates in community events of the Indian and Hindu community.

This was followed by an important interaction with Honourable Congressman Suhas Subramanyam  (VA-10) at 11:15 AM. He expressed his message with a simple but catchy slogan: Get involved, Stay involved. He also mentioned his commitment to Hindu causes.

This visit was followed by a talk with Honourable Congressman Derek Tran (CA-45) at 12:00 Noon. He spoke about his commitment towards building the US-India relationship for years to come.

Then we met Honourable Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) at 3:00 PM. He expressed solidarity for the US-India relationship.

Then we talked with Honourable Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) at 4:00 PM. He expressed his strong support for the U.S.-India relationship. He saw a lot of opportunities for mutual growth across diverse fields.

Lastly, we met Honourable Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) at 5:00 PM. She spoke about her role as ranking member for South and Central Asia as part of foreign relations committee of the House. She also expressed her view that connecting with the diaspora community is important for cementing the ties.

We had very impactful meetings with 9 US lawmakers over these two days with a hectic schedule.

Here we list some of the points of consensus that we attained in these interactions:

Indo-Pacific is very important.

CCP (Chinese Communist Party) threats need to be addressed collectively and cohesively.

US and India are natural allies.

The US-India partnership must be enhanced further and further.

Anti-Indian/Anti-Hindu hate must be dealt with decisively.

More Indian/Hindu Americans should participate in political process.

Our discussion was focused on common (American as well as Indian) values like democracy, open economy, open society, inclusiveness, faith, freedom, liberty, family values, respect for cultural diversity, merit-based society, global peace and unity in diversity.

We built clarity on Hindu Community values and practices. We elaborated on how Hindu and Indian Americans are law-abiding and loyal to the country they have adopted as a land for their livelihood, how they contribute immensely to the economy both in terms of GDP and taxes and how they add colour to US culture. We shared that our philosophy and value system, as well as leaders, always teach us to remain faithful to the land of livelihood. Not only that, it was reiterated that the community always tries to contribute to the nation by all means, and on top of it, it tries to act as a bridge between the adopted country and motherland so that the two nations and two peoples can help each other for a just and peaceful world order.

We talked about common threats - Jihadi terrorism, Communism, Extreme Left and Extreme Right fringe elements, anti-faith and anti-family forces.

We talked about collaboration for upholding common values and for defeating common threats in diverse areas - economic, strategic, cultural, research, technology, knowledge, education, etc.

We built clarity on India's position on Pakistan-based Jihadi terrorism, on how the tragic partition of India failed in solving Jihadi Islamic terrorism, how Communist rule in China is threatening not only South Asia but also the Indo-Pacific; how Jihadi rule in Pakistan and Communist rule in China have occupied Gilgit-Baltistan, Kashmir, Jammu Tibet, Aksai Chin and Sakshgam Valley adjoining Ladakh. We emphasised that this land is crucial for peace in South Asia and Central Asia and thereby for the entire World.

It was reiterated that India is committed to peace in West Asia or the Middle East and is a natural ally of Israel.

We also talked about the role India-US collaboration can play for supply chain resilience and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. Talks also centred on collaborative work for space security and space science and space technology, the Artemis Accords, NISAR and other missions.

It was emphasised that differences may be there, but both the US and India together can sort out and iron out differences. Differences relate to proselytising activities, racist and supremacist activities from a fringe section of some Americans and reactions to such onslaughts from India, but this can be overcome by dialogue and diplomacy.

USIRC commits itself further towards strengthening of US-India relationship by all possible means.

Long Live US, Long Live India!

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam!

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Contact the Co-founder of USIRC, Dr. Amit Desai, at phone number (714) 308-3288.

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