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
As of August 10, 2022, the Caucus consists of 33 members [3]
Democrats
- John Garamendi (Co-chair)
- Judy Chu (Vice-chair)
- Karen Bass Retiring at end of 117th Congress.
- Ami Bera
- Tony Cardenas
- Gerry Connolly
- Jim Costa
- Mark DeSaulnier
- Anna Eshoo
- Al Green
- Raúl Grijalva
- Hank Johnson
- Barbara Lee
- Ted Lieu
- Zoe Lofgren
- Carolyn Maloney
- Doris Matsui
- Jerry McNerney Retiring at end of 117th Congress.
- Grace Meng
- Frank Pallone
- Bill Pascrell
- Raul Ruiz
- Jan Schakowsky
- Brad Sherman
- Adam Smith
- Jackie Speier Retiring at end of 117th Congress.
- Eric Swalwell
- Mark Takano
- Mike Thompson
Republicans
- David Valadao (Co-Chair)
- Doug LaMalfa
- Tom McClintock
References
- ^ "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.