- Tom Suozzi has been appointed Democratic Vice-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans.
- The New York Congressman has long worked on strengthening US-India relations.
- He was the first sitting US Congressman to visit the Kartarpur Corridor.
US-India relations have gained another prominent voice on Capitol Hill after Congressman Tom Suozzi was appointed Democratic Vice-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans. The move places the New York lawmaker in a key leadership position as the caucus continues its work to strengthen engagement between Washington and New Delhi.
The appointment was announced by Caucus Chairman Ro Khanna, who pointed to Suozzi's long association with the Indian American community and his efforts to deepen ties between the two countries. Suozzi has been a member of the caucus for several years and has taken part in a range of congressional initiatives focused on India.
Suozzi represents a district covering parts of Long Island and Queens, home to one of the largest Indian American communities in the US. His engagement with India has included several visits, and in 2025 he became the first sitting member of the US Congress to visit the Kartarpur Corridor, a cross-border religious passage connecting Sikh pilgrimage sites in India and Pakistan.
Responding to the appointment, Suozzi reportedly said he was honoured to serve as Vice-Chair of the caucus. He added that his district is home to a large and vibrant Indian American community and that he values the longstanding relationships and friendships he has built over the years.
A bipartisan platform
The Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans brings together lawmakers from both major political parties to encourage closer cooperation between the US and India on issues ranging from trade and technology to security and people-to-people ties.
Suozzi's appointment is expected to give him a greater role in shaping the caucus's legislative priorities and engagement with the Indian American community, while reinforcing bipartisan support for closer relations between the two democracies.
