American Sikh Congressional Caucus
 | This article needs to be updated. (May 2020) |
American Sikh Congressional Caucus | |
|---|---|
| Co-Chairs | John Garamendi (D) David Valadao (R) |
| Founded | April 24, 2013 |
| Political position | Bipartisan |
The American Sikh Congressional Caucus is a congressional caucus focusing on the interests of the American Sikh community. Co-launched by Judy Chu (D-California) and David Valadao (R-California),[1] the caucus seeks to address issues such as military discrimination, violence and bullying of Sikhs and raise general awareness of Sikhs and their contributions to America. On February 9, 2021, it was announced that U.S. Representatives John Garamendi (D-CA) and David Valadao (R-CA) would serve as the Co-Chairs of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus.[2]
House members
[edit]As of August 10, 2022, the Caucus consists of 33 members [3]
Democrats
[edit]- John Garamendi (Co-chair)
- Judy Chu (Vice-chair)
- Ami Bera
- Tony Cardenas (Retiring at end of 118th Congress)
- Gerry Connolly
- Jim Costa
- Mark DeSaulnier
- Anna Eshoo (Retiring at end of 118th Congress)
- Al Green
- Raúl Grijalva
- Hank Johnson
- Barbara Lee (Retiring at end of 118th Congress, ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate)
- Ted Lieu
- Zoe Lofgren
- Doris Matsui
- Grace Meng
- Frank Pallone
- Raul Ruiz
- Jan Schakowsky
- Brad Sherman
- Adam Smith
- Eric Swalwell
- Mark Takano
- Mike Thompson
Republicans
[edit]- David Valadao (Co-Chair)
- Doug LaMalfa
- Tom McClintock
References
[edit]- ^ "Rep. Chu forms caucus to address American Sikh issues". Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ^ "Congressman David G. Valadao to Serve as Co-Chair of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus". U.S. Congressman David G. Valadao. 2021-02-09. Retrieved 2022-03-19.
- ^ "List of members". Retrieved May 11, 2013.