Public Policy

The Hindu American Foundation is the only Hindu advocacy organization educating and interacting with leaders in public policy about issues affecting the Hindu American community. HAF consistently reaches out to and meets with Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle in order to develop long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

Press Releases

01/26/2012 - HAF encouraged by meeting with Norwegian Ambassador to U.S.

01/23/2012 - Hindu Americans appalled by Rick Santorum's bigotry

01/06/2012 - HAF strongly condemns anti-Huntsman political ad

11/10/2011 - Congressional briefing focuses on human rights struggles of Malaysian Hindus and other minorities

11/04/2011 - HAF submits testimony on state of religious liberty in U.S. to House of Representatives

11/04/2011 - HAF speaks directly with Kentucky State Senator David Williams about intolerant remarks

11/01/2011 - Hindu Americans shocked by Kentucky state Senate President's intolerant remarks

10/25/2011 - Hindu Americans laud Senate for unanimously passing Diwali resolution

10/14/2011 - Hindu Americans applaud Senators for new resolution recognizing Diwali

09/23/2011 - Capitol Hill briefing focuses on human rights struggle of Kashmiri Hindus

09/22/2011 - Capitol Hill meetings capped with reception honoring Members of Congress and Hindu American Soldiers

08/04/2011 - Hindu Americans welcome House Resolution highlighting plight of Hindus in Kashmir

08/03/2011 - HAF applauds IL lawmaker for highlighting plight of Bangladeshi Hindus on House floor

07/20/2011 - HAF commends FBI for arrest of Virginia man with ties to Pakistan's ISI

07/15/2011 - HAF condemns deadly bomb blasts in Mumbai

07/14/2011 - HAF applauds U.S. decision to withhold military aid to Pakistan

07/14/2011 - HAF highlights predatory proselytization at annual CFR Summer Workshop

06/24/2011 - HAF and local Hindu leaders meet with Congressman Conaway

06/06/2011 - Democracy in danger: HAF denounces Indian Government's violent expulsion of Baba Ramdev and peaceful protesters

06/02/2011 - Investing in Tomorrow's Leaders - HAF Interns on the Hill

05/02/2011 - Hindu Human Rights Group Assails Pakistan's Harboring of bin Laden - Emblematic of "Double Game"

04/28/2011 - HAF Alleges Bias in Listing of India on USCIRF's "Watch List"

01/19/2011 - Hindu Americans Outraged after Alabama Governor's Speech

11/16/2010 - HAF Launches 2011 Capitol Hill Internship Program

11/10/2010 - Obama's India Visit Holds Promise for Strengthened US-India Ties

11/04/2010 - HAF Welcomes Diwali Day Proclamations by Harris County and Bellaire, TX

11/02/2010 - HAF Critical of Obama Canceling Golden Temple Visit

09/20/2010 - Pakistani Embassy Meets Hindu American Delegation

09/14/2010 - Human Rights and Religious Freedom Focus of Capitol Hill Reception

08/13/2010 - HAF Concerned over Hateful Blog in Kansas Election Campaign

08/03/2010 - HAF Commends Congressman Pallone for Introducing Kashmiri Pandit Resolution

07/30/2010 - Action Alert: Tell Your Congressman to Support H. Res. 1601

06/14/2010 - HAF Congratulates Hindu PM of Trinidad & Tobago on Election Victory

06/14/2010 - HAF Congratulates PM of Mauritius on Relection Victory

06/07/2010 - HAF Leaders Attend Series of White House Meets

05/07/2010 - HAF Responds to Rev. Franklin Graham's Attack on Hinduism

05/05/2010 - HAF Condemns Attempted Bombing at Times Square

04/29/2010 - HAF Lauds Congressman McDermott for Recognition of India Medical Mission

04/21/2010 - HAF Launches Healthy School Meals Today - No Disease Tomorrow Campaign

03/18/2010 - Holi - Festival of Colors - Finds Place in U.S. Congress

02/15/2010 - HAF Expresses Condolences to Victims of Pune Attack

Archived Press Releases (2004 - 2009)

DC Days Awards: Hall of Fame

Since 2005, the Hindu American Foundation has honored esteemed individuals at its annual DC Day's Capitol Hill reception. From public policy leaders to interfaith activists to community leaders, the Foundation has shown a commitment to recognizing those who work to strengthen the ideals of pluralism, tolerance and understanding. Click here to view a listing of the award receipts.

Sign-On Letters

The following are letters, which HAF has signed, that have been commissioned and spearheaded by various organizations. Clicking on the link will download a pdf file of the letter.

10/12/2011 - Joint letter to Sec. Clinton expressing concern over Pastor Nadarkhani's death sentence in Iran

09/30/2011 - Interfaith organization's letter to HHS urging removal of "religious refusal" clause which may exlude women from preventive health services

06/29/2011 - Coalition Letter to Sec. Clinton concerning proposed religion law in Hungary

06/21/2011 - Coalition Letter to President Obama on 70th Anniversary of Exec Order 8802

05/17/2011 - Coalition Letter urging Sec. Clinton to designate Pakistan as a CPC

05/09/2011 - Coalition Letter to USAID opposing proposed rule, "Participation by Religious Organizations in USAID Programs"

03/07/2011 - Coalition Letter to Sen. Kerry & Lugar on Ambassador for International Religious Freedom

08/04/2010 - Coalition Letter to Secretary Sebelius on Bullying, Cyberbullying and Harassment

08/04/2010 - Coalition Letter to Secretary Duncan on Bullying, Cyberbullying and Harassment

08/04/2010 - Coalition Letter to Attorney General Holder on Bullying, Cyberbullying and Harassment

08/02/2010 - Thank You Letter to Congresswoman Johnson for H. Res 1593

06/22/2010 - Letter to Obama Concerning Religious Freedom in Russia