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Press Release: Castro, Veasey, Allred Introduce Resolution Standing Against Republican Attacks On Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Efforts In Higher Education
“The resolution has over 60 original cosponsors, including…Shri … Continue Reading
July 23, 2023
India-West: Thanedar Co-Sponsors Immigration Bill
Asserting that Immigration needs to be merit-based and not dictated by arbitrary caps, Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar announced that he will be co-sponsoring a bill on eliminating visa … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
Detroit News: Kildee, Scholten launch task force to combat child labor
“Democratic Michigan Reps. Debbie Dingell of Ann Arbor, Elissa Slotkin of Lansing, Haley Stevens of Waterford Township and Shri Thanedar of Detroit will also be a part of the task force, which was first reported by The Detroit News. Nine other members of Congress, all Democrats, will also join the … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
Washington Examiner: House turns to reforming legal immigration to combat US labor shortage
“Members who have signed onto the HIRE Act include Reps. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Henry Cuellar (D-TX), John Duarte (R-CA), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Darren Soto (D-FL), Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ), Chris Pappas (D-NH), James Moylan (R-Guam), Shri Thanedar (D-MI), and Stephanie Bice … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
The Center Square: Security concerns grow as the U.S. continues to be outmatched in arctic territory
“The arctic has never been more essential to America’s national security,” said Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich. “Unfortunately, the Coast Guard’s icebreaking capabilities are outmatched by our enemies, and rising threats from China and Russia pose a serious risk to American prosperity and … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
Press Release: Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces the HIRE Act
“The HIRE Act is cosponsored by U.S. Representatives… Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.), John Duarte (R-Calif.), Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), David Valadao (R-Calif.), Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Jefferson Van Drew (R-N.J.), and James Moylan … Continue Reading
July 17, 2023
LaLota and Thanedar Introduce Bill to Support Research and Development Projects
“Our excitement for the growth potential of the DOE and SBA Research Act is about what lies ahead for our workforce, our small businesses, and for America's role as an innovation leader on the global stage,” said … Continue Reading
July 17, 2023
Detroit Free Press: Detroit appeals board denies concrete crusher in Core City
Dozens more pleaded to board members to deny the project on Monday, including U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar. "I believe that this facility would create environmental hazards to the residents," Thanedar … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Detroit News: 95 members of Congress ask EPA to implement stronger vehicle emissions rules
U.S. Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Shri Thanedar of Detroit were the only two members of Michigan's delegation to sign on to the letter, which was led by Sens. Edward Markey of Massachusetts and Alex Padilla of California, and Reps. Doris Matsui of California and Yvette Clarke of New York, all … Continue Reading
July 13, 2023
Asian Lite: CoHNA calls for protection against rising Hinduphobia
“On Tuesday Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar was the only Indian American US lawmakers that attended the Hindu advocacy day on Capitol Hill. When asked about the event, Thanedar said that he is there to support the Hindu community and believes every person has a right to practice his or her religion without hate, bigotry or without any kind of … Continue Reading
July 12, 2023
DNA India: Meet Shri Thanedar, did odd jobs to survive in Karnataka, built multi-crore company in US, now successful politician
Indian born and raised US politician Shri Thanedar is a prime example of the 'American Dream'. For thousands of other Indians who reach the USA every year to make the most of their lives, Thanedar is an … Continue Reading
July 11, 2023
IndicaNews: India, US need to work together to challenge Chinese aggression: Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar
“Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar said on Tuesday that India and US need to work strongly together to challenge aggression from China. The congressman from Michigan said that India and the US need to strongly stand against China’s military and economic … Continue Reading
July 07, 2023
Congressman Thanedar Mentions: Press Release: McClellan Leads Members in Urging EPA to Finalize MATS Rule & Reduce Toxic Air Pollution
“The letter was cosigned by … Shri Thanedar, Dina Titus, Rashida Tlaib, Jill Tokuda, David Trone, Juan Vargas, Nydia Velásquz, and Frederica … Continue Reading
June 30, 2023
Press Release: Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Renaming the National School Lunch Program Act
Cosponsors of the Renaming the National School Lunch Program Act include... Shri Thanedar … Continue Reading
June 28, 2023
Michigan Advance: Vilsack promotes Biden administration’s urban agriculture effort during Detroit visit
He was joined by U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Lansing), chair of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, and U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit). Vilsack also visited Flint during the Tuesday visit. … Continue Reading
June 27, 2023
Detroit News: USDA secretary says Mich. to get $65M for school lunches, food banks .
Vilsack joined U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Lansing, and U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Detroit, to discuss spending in Michigan by the U.S. Department of … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
The Statesman: Who is Shri Thanedar, Congressman Who Escorted PM Modi to US Congress?
“In a recent event that caught the attention of many, Shri Thanedar, an Indian-American Congressman, had the responsibility of escorting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his highly anticipated joint address to the US Congress on June 22. Here is what we know about the … Continue Reading
June 20, 2023
Press Release: REP LIEU AND SENATOR MENENDEZ LEAD BICAMERAL RESOLUTION HONORING REFUGEES
“Joining Congressman Lieu and Senator Menendez in cosponsoring the legislation were Representatives… Ro Khanna (CA-17), Shri Thanedar … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
El Central Hispanic News: Rep. Shri Thanedar Meets with Local Hispanic Leaders in Mexicantown
Nearly 40 local leaders attended the meeting to hear the Congressman speak about his background as an immigrant and how that experience shaped his commitment to helping immigrants and others in … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
News18: First Hindu-American Summit Organised in US, Congressman Plans to Form 'Hindu Caucus' “
During the summit, Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar announced plans to form a ‘Hindu Caucus’ in the US Congress that will bring like-minded lawmakers under one umbrella to ensure that there is no hate and bigotry against Hindus in the country. “It is important that every person has a right to choose a religion, pray (to) a God that he or she chooses without persecution, without discrimination, without hate or for those who may choose not to pray to a God,” Thanedar, who represents the … Continue Reading