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

02/15/2010 - HAF Expresses Condolences to Victims of Pune Attack
 
09/24/2009 - Human Rights and Pluralism Dominate as Hindu Americans Arrive on Capitol Hill
08/31/2009 - Malaysian Hindus Terrorized Over Proposed Temple
08/28/2009 - HAF Sends Letter of Protest to Malaysian Ambassador - Bring Muslim Mob to Justice
08/19/2009 - China, Focus on Unrest at Home - Leave India Alone
08/14/2009 - HAF Slams Anti-Hindu Bias at U.S. Commission
07/03/2009 - HAF Policy Op-Ed: Where is Obama's Muslim World?
06/10/2009 - Briefing on Kashmir Held on Capitol Hill
06/05/2009 - Hindu Americans Welcome Obama's Speech to Muslims, Wonder Why Hindus Ignored
05/06/2009 - Christian Only White House Prayer Service Ended by President Obama - HAF Applauds
03/06/2009 - HAF Joins Bangladesh Human Rights Group at UN Panel
01/20/2009 - Hindu Americans Gather in Prayer to Welcome Obama Administration
01/14/2009 - HAF Writes to Obama’s Transition Team
 
11/07/2008 - California's Lt. Governor Addresses HAF's Annual Education Campaign
09/25/2008 - Bipartisan Congressional Leaders Endorse HAF's Advocacy Efforts during Face to Face Meetings
09/06/2008 - Obama Accuses Pakistan of Using American Aid against India - Hindu Americans Applaud
04/08/2008 - Hindu American Foundation Advocates for Malaysian Hindus at Congressional Briefing
02/11/2008 - Hindu American Foundation Mourns Death of Rep. Tom Lantos
01/28/2008 - HAF Worried About Huckabee's Call to Amend the Constitution
 
07/18/2007 - Hindu American Foundation Launches Campaign to Counter Protest of Hindu Prayer
07/18/2007 - HAF Highlights Plight of Hindus in South Asia at Congressional Human Rights Caucus Briefing
07/13/2007 - Hindu American Foundation Statement Celebrating Opening of the U.S. Senate With Hindu Prayer
03/29/2007 - India Caucus Co-Chairs Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing Diwali
 
11/21/2006 - Hindu Americans Protest Call to Convert to Christianity by Republican Candidate in Minnesota
11/09/2006 - Hindu American Foundation Welcomes New Lawmakers
11/09/2006 - Hindu American Foundation Condemns Texas Governor’s Religious Bigotry
10/18/2006 - USCIRF Commended for Policy Focus on Bangladesh
10/17/2006 - Hindu American Foundation Campaigns for Diwali Recognition
09/30/2006 - Hindu Americans Meet on Capitol Hill for Third Straight Year
09/26/2006 - HAF Statement on General Musharraf's 2006 Washington, D.C. Visit
09/01/2006 - Hindu Group Flays Congresswoman's Remarks on Separation of Church and State
08/24/2006 - HAF Objects to Proposed Sale of F-16s to Pakistan
08/22/2006 - Hindu Human Rights Report Gets Attention of Lawmakers
06/08/2006 - HAF Supports US State Department's Blacklisting of Pakistani Terrorist Organizations
05/16/2006 - HAF Expresses Support for USCIRF 2006 Report
05/04/2006 - Foundation Represents Hindu Americans at White House National Day of Prayer Event
04/10/2006 - HAF Applauds US State Department's Comprehensive 2005 Report on Human Rights
04/06/2006 - Full-Time Executive Director Assumes New Role at HAF
03/24/2006 - Hindu American Foundation Signs Interfaith Statement on Immigration Reform
03/10/2006 - Hindu American Foundation Applauds President Bush's India Visit
 
12/22/2005 - Hindu Americans Laud USCIRF for Support of Afghan Hindu Refugees
11/01/2005 - Hindu American Foundation Attends Official White House Diwali Celebration
10/30/2005 - HAF Discusses Human Rights and Religious Liberty with Congress and Justice Department
10/12/2005 - HAF Appreciates Congressional Hearing on Dalit Rights; Concerned by Biases
09/02/2005 - Hindu American Foundation Publishes Guide for Hindu Groups to Apply for Federal Grants
06/21/2005 - Hindu American Foundation Attends Indian-American Policy Day on Capitol Hill
06/20/2005 - Hindu American Foundation Obtains Support of Congressional Leader on Hindu Human Rights
06/20/2005 - Hindu American Foundation Begins Dialogue with White House
05/30/2005 - HAF Meets with U.K. Based Hindu Groups and Officials
05/15/2005 - Hindu American Foundation Welcomes Censures in USCIRF Annual Religious Freedom Report
03/21/2005 - HAF Condemns Hinduphobic Resolution in House of Representatives
 
10/20/2004 - HAF Emphasizes Global Issues of Concern to Incoming Co-Chair of Congressional India Caucus
Congressman Crowley Commends HAF for Government Outreach Efforts
06/28/2004 - HAF Lauded By Co-Chairs of Congressional Caucus on India
06/14/2004 - Hindu Americans Represented at National Meeting on Faith Based Initiatives for First Time
05/20/2004 - Congressman Pallone Condemns Persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh Following HAF Meeting
05/05/2004 - Hindu American Foundation Formally Launches with Dinner Reception on Capitol Hill
 

Action Alert

07/12/2007 - Hindu American Foundation Urges Members to Take Action in Support of Senate Hindu Prayer