Sat Jan 04 02:40:32 UTC 2025: ## Record Number of Indian Americans Sworn into US House
**Washington, DC – January 4, 2025** – Six Indian Americans were sworn in as members of the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, marking a historic high for the community’s representation in Congress. This is the largest number of Indian Americans ever to serve simultaneously in the House.
Among the newly sworn-in members are Congressman Dr. Ami Bera, serving his seventh term, and Suhash Subramanian, the newest addition representing Virginia’s 10th district. Other members include Shri Thanedar (Michigan), Ro Khanna (California), Raja Krishnamoorthi (Illinois), and Pramila Jayapal (Washington), the first Indian American woman elected to the House. All six are Democrats.
Congressman Bera, reflecting on the milestone, noted the significant growth in Indian American representation since his first term twelve years ago when he was the sole Indian American member of Congress. The group, informally known as the “Samosa Caucus,” includes several powerful figures, with Krishnamoorthi serving on the China Committee and Jayapal leading a prominent progressive group. Khanna is also considered a potential future presidential candidate.
While celebrating this achievement, the article also mentions several Indian American candidates who were unsuccessful in the recent elections. The first Indian American in Congress, Dalip Singh Saund, was elected in 1957. Bobby Jindal, the only Indian American Republican to serve in the House, later became Governor of Louisiana.
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