Rep. Tom Suozzi Named Vice Chair of Congressional India Caucus

WASHINGTON — Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York has been named the Democratic vice chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, placing him in a key leadership role focused on strengthening U.S.-India relations.

The announcement was made by caucus chairman Rep. Ro Khanna, who cited Suozzi’s longstanding engagement with the Indian American community and his efforts to deepen ties between Washington and New Delhi.

A longtime member of the caucus, Suozzi has been involved in outreach and advocacy related to India, including multiple visits to the country. Last year, he became the first sitting member of Congress to visit the Kartarpur Corridor.

Suozzi represents a district spanning parts of Long Island and Queens, home to a large and growing Indian American population.

“I am honored to be named Vice-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans. My district is home to a large and vibrant Indian American community, and I’m proud of the longstanding relationships and friendships I’ve built over many years,” Suozzi said.

He emphasized the broader importance of the U.S.-India partnership.

“The U.S.-India relationship is one of the most consequential alliances across the globe today. Additionally, the innumerable contributions of the Indian American community have had a profound impact on the culture, economy, and history not only of Long Island and Queens, but of our entire nation,” he said.

“As Vice-Chair, I look forward to continuing the work of expanding economic ties, deepening our strategic partnership, and reinforcing the enduring friendship between the United States and India, one grounded in our shared values of democracy, freedom, and the rule of law,” he added.

Khanna welcomed Suozzi’s appointment, highlighting his bipartisan approach and community ties.

“We’re proud to welcome Congressman Suozzi to the leadership of the Caucus on India and Indian Americans, where his deep ties to the Indian American community, longstanding commitment to strengthening the U.S.-India partnership, and ability to work across the aisle will be invaluable,” Khanna said.

“Tom has been an important member of the caucus and a fierce advocate for the U.S.-India relationship for years now, and we’re glad to welcome him in this new role,” he added.

Suozzi joins caucus leadership alongside co-chairs Khanna and Rep. Rich McCormick, underscoring the group’s bipartisan nature.

The Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans is one of the largest country-focused caucuses in Congress, bringing together lawmakers from both parties to promote cooperation with India and address issues affecting the Indian American community.

U.S.-India relations have expanded significantly in recent years, spanning defense, technology, trade, and people-to-people ties, often framed as a partnership between two democracies with shared strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific.

The Indian American community, one of the fastest-growing diaspora groups in the United States, continues to play a central role in strengthening those ties through business, academia, and public service. (Source: IANS)