Fifteen lawmakers, led by Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, have introduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives to designate January as Tamil Language and Heritage Month. The resolution coincided with the beginning of Pongal, a major Tamil festival. "As a Tamil-American, I am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution honouring the Tamil language, heritage and culture in the US and around the world," Krishnamoorhi said after introducing the bipartisan resolution.
For the 360,000 Tamil Americans living in the U.S. today, January is a uniquely special time thanks to the festival of Pongal. I was proud to introduce my bipartisan resolution to designate January in honor of the Tamil language and heritage. pic.twitter.com/dcftcRqrGC
— Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) January 14, 2025
Tamil Americans United PAC said, "Tamil Americans United PAC wholeheartedly welcomes and deeply appreciates Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi and the members of Congress for introducing this significant legislation, which highlights the rich history of the ancient Tamil people and their invaluable contributions to the modern world. We urge Tamil Americans to actively and effectively engage in efforts to ensure the successful passage of this legislation in the United States Congress."
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