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

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.

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

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

06/18/2010 - Letter to Nadler Requesting Examination of Faith-Based Initiative

06/17/2010 - Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee about Kagan Confirmation Hearings

05/27/2010 - HAF Endorses Workplace Religious Freedom Act (WRFA)

05/21/2010 - Letter to Rep. Kennedy Concerning SAMHSA's Charitable Choice Provisions

11/06/2009 - Letter to Congress to Retain CLASS Act

11/01/2009 - Letter to Obama Urging Closing of Guantanamo

09/09/2009 - Letter to President's Advisory Council to Restore Religious Liberty Protections

09/02/2009 - Letter to Homeland Security Subcommittee in Support of Section 571 of HR2892

07/20/2009 - Letter to Senate Opposing Amendments to HCPA

07/08/2009 - Letter to Congress Supporting Special Immigrant Non-Minister Extension