American Sikh Congressional Caucus
Co-launched by Judy Chu (D-Monterey Park) and David Valadao (R-Hanford),[1] the American Sikh Congressional Caucus focuses on the interests of the American Sikh community. 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 May 22, 2014, the Caucus added Rep. John Garamendi (D-Walnut Grove) and Pat Meehan (R-Philadelphia) as Co-Chairs.
House members
As of March 04, 2016, the Caucus consists of 47 members [2]
Democrats
- John Garamendi (Co-chair)
- Judy Chu (Vice-chair)
- Karen Bass
- Ami Bera
- Robert Brady
- Lois Capps
- Tony Cardenas
- Gerry Connolly
- John Conyers
- Jim Costa
- Keith Ellison
- Anna Eshoo
- Sam Farr
- Al Green
- Raúl Grijalva
- Janice Hahn
- Mike Honda
- Hank Johnson
- Barbara Lee
- Ted Lieu
- Zoe Lofgren
- Carolyn Maloney
- Doris Matsui
- Jerry McNerney
- Grace Meng
- Frank Pallone
- Bill Pascrell
- Gary Peters
- Raul Ruiz
- Jan Schakowsky
- Brad Sherman
- Adam Smith
- Jackie Speier
- Eric Swalwell
- Mark Takano
- Mike Thompson
- Chris Van Hollen
Republicans
- Patrick L Meehan (Co-Chair)
- David Valadao (Vice-Chair)
- Jeff Denham
- Joe Heck
- Doug LaMalfa
- Devin Nunes
- Tom McClintock
- Ted Poe
- Todd Rokita
- Ileana Ros-Lehtinen
References
- ↑ "Rep. Chu forms caucus to address American Sikh issues". Retrieved 24 April 2013.
- ↑ "List of members". Retrieved May 11, 2013.
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