Recognizing the strategic value of the historical partnership between the United States and India.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Nov 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
H.Res. 880 is a simple resolution expressing the House of Representatives' formal recognition of the strategic partnership between the United States and India. It does not create new law, spending, or binding obligations; instead, it states the House's position by reaffirming the two countries' long-standing ties and encouraging continued cooperation in areas such as regional stability in the Indo-Pacific, the Quad partnership, defense and technology collaboration, counterterrorism efforts, economic and investment engagement, educational and cultural exchanges, and energy trade. It also expresses appreciation for the Indian-American community's contributions and calls for continued prosecution of those responsible for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks.
The resolution primarily affects U.S. foreign policy messaging rather than any specific group directly, though it references the Indian-American diaspora, U.S. and Indian government agencies involved in defense, technology, and counterterrorism cooperation, and broader U.S.-India diplomatic and economic relations. Because it is a resolution of the House alone, it does not require Senate action or the President's signature and carries no legal force; its effect is symbolic, signaling congressional sentiment.
The bill was introduced on November 17, 2025, by Rep. Ami Bera with numerous bipartisan cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As with most resolutions of this kind, the next step would be committee consideration; there is no indication in the text of any scheduled further action.
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Timeline
17 Nov 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 880 do?
- H.Res. 880 is a simple resolution expressing the House of Representatives' formal recognition of the strategic partnership between the United States and India. It does not create new law, spending, or binding obligations; instead, it states the House's position by reaffirming the two countries' long-standing ties and encouraging continued cooperation in areas such as regional stability in the Indo-Pacific, the Quad partnership, defense and technology collaboration, counterterrorism efforts, economic and investment engagement, educational and cultural exchanges, and energy trade. It also expresses appreciation for the Indian-American community's contributions and calls for continued prosecution of those responsible for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. The resolution primarily affects U.S. foreign policy messaging rather than any specific group directly, though it references the Indian-American diaspora, U.S. and Indian government agencies involved in defense, technology, and counterterrorism cooperation, and broader U.S.-India diplomatic and economic relations. Because it is a resolution of the House alone, it does not require Senate action or the President's signature and carries no legal force; its effect is symbolic, signaling congressional sentiment. The bill was introduced on November 17, 2025, by Rep. Ami Bera with numerous bipartisan cosponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As with most resolutions of this kind, the next step would be committee consideration; there is no indication in the text of any scheduled further action.
- Has H.Res. 880 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 880. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 880?
- H.Res. 880 was sponsored by Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 880?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (17 Nov 2025).
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