Congressman Tom Suozzi has been appointed as the Democratic Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans. This move positions Suozzi as a key leader in Capitol Hill’s engagement with India. Caucus Chairman Ro Khanna announced the appointment, highlighting Suozzi’s extensive involvement with the Indian American community and his efforts to strengthen ties between Washington and New Delhi.
Suozzi, a longstanding member of the caucus, has been elevated due to his years of advocacy and outreach. His contributions include visits to India and being the first American Member of Congress to visit the Kartarpur Corridor last year. Representing a district encompassing Long Island and Queens, areas with a significant Indian American population, Suozzi expressed his honor at being named Vice-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans.
In a statement, Suozzi emphasized the strategic significance of the US-India relationship. He highlighted the substantial impact of the Indian American community on the culture, economy, and history of the nation. As Vice-Chair, Suozzi looks forward to furthering economic ties, strengthening the strategic partnership, and reinforcing the enduring friendship between the United States and India based on shared values of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law.
Congressman Suozzi’s appointment was welcomed by Caucus Chairman Ro Khanna, who praised Suozzi’s bipartisan credentials and community connections. Khanna emphasized Suozzi’s deep ties to the Indian American community, his commitment to enhancing the US-India partnership, and his ability to collaborate across party lines. Suozzi now joins the caucus leadership alongside co-chairs Khanna and Rich McCormick, underscoring the bipartisan nature of the group.
