Recognizing the strategic value of the historical partnership between the United States and India.

House Resolution

H.Res. 880

119th Congress

Recognizing the strategic value of the historical partnership between the United States and India.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Scott

Representative

Democratic

GA-13

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution recognizes the strategic importance of the long-standing partnership between the United States and India. It highlights key events and agreements that have strengthened this relationship over the past decades, as well as areas of cooperation such as counterterrorism, defense, technology, and cultural exchanges.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution recognizes the strategic importance of the long-standing partnership between the United States and India. It highlights key events and agreements that have strengthened this relationship over the past decades, as well as areas of cooperation such as counterterrorism, defense, technology, and cultural exchanges.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

This resolution congratulates the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) on 20 years of reducing global poverty by delivering economic growth and recognizes that the MCC contributes directly to the national interests of the United States. (The MCC is an independent federal agency that provides economic assistance to developing nations that show positive performance in the areas of democratic governance, economic freedom, and investment in their population.)

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reaffirms the strong and long-standing partnership between the U.S. and India, which has been a priority for administrations of both parties since the 1990s.
Recognizes India as the world's largest democracy and a critical regional partner for the U.S. on issues like stability, economic growth, and global security.
Highlights cooperation in areas like counterterrorism, defense, technology, and cultural exchanges, including high-level visits and agreements signed between the two countries.
Underscores the contributions of the diverse Indian-American community to the strong ties between the U.S. and India.
Calls for continued strengthening of the U.S.-India strategic partnership.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would not have any direct, immediate impacts on most Americans. However, it signals the continued bipartisan Congressional support for deepening the strategic partnership between the U.S. and India, which could lead to increased cooperation and engagement between the two countries in areas like defense, technology, and counterterrorism in the years ahead.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

880, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing the strategic value of the historical partnership between the United States and India.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-880