Bill Introduced In US Congress To Declare Diwali As Federal Holiday
NDTV
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has also introduced a resolution in the US Congress recognising the religious and historical significance of Diwali.
Led by Congresswoman Carolyn B Maloney from New York, lawmakers on Wednesday announced that a bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives to declare Diwali, festival of lights, a federal holiday.
"I'm very, very happy and excited to be introducing the Deepavali Day Act this week alongside members of the Congressional Indian Caucus, which will enshrine Diwali into law as a federal holiday," Maloney said at an event at the US Capitol.
The historic legislation is co-sponsored by a number of lawmakers including Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Mr Krishnamoorthi has also introduced a resolution in the US Congress recognising the religious and historical significance of Diwali.
