October 15, 2026
Mr. Gallagher (for himself, Mr. Huizenga, and Mr. Thanedar) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs
To establish a United States-India Interparliamentary Group.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the United States-India Interparliamentary Group Act
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Sec. 2. Establishment of United States-India Interparliamentary Group
(a) In general
Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of State, in consultation with Congress, shall seek to enter into negotiations with the Government of India with the goal of reaching a written agreement to establish a United States-India Interparliamentary Group to facilitate closer cooperation on shared interests and values.
(b) United States Group
(1) In general
At such time as the Governments of the United States and India enter into a written agreement described in subsection (a) to establish a United States-India Interparliamentary Group, there shall be established a United States Group, which shall represent the United States at the United States-India Interparliamentary Group.
(2) Membership
(A) In general
The United States Group shall be comprised of not more than 12 Members of Congress.
(B) Appointment
Of the Members of Congress appointed to the United States Group under subparagraph (A)—
(i)
three shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, from among Members of the House, not fewer than one of whom shall be a Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs;
(ii)
three shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives, from among Members of the House, not fewer than one of whom shall be a Member of the Committee on Foreign Affairs;
(iii)
three shall be appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate, from among Members of the Senate, not fewer than one of whom shall be a Member of the Committee on Foreign Relations; and
(iv)
three shall be appointed by the minority leader by the Senate, from among Members of the Senate, not fewer than one of whom shall be a Member of the Committee on Foreign Relations.
(C) Term
Appointments to the United States Group shall be the duration of the Congress in which Members were appointed.
(3) Chair and Vice Chair
The positions of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the United States Group shall alternate between the House and Senate delegations every two years, coinciding with each new Congress.
(4) Meetings
The United States Group should meet jointly at least annually with representatives of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha of the Parliament of India to discuss common issues in the interest of United States-India relations.
(5) Report
The United States Group shall submit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Foreign Relations of the Senate an annual report that details the Group’s expenditures and their purposes.
(6) Funding
(A) Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated $100,000 for each fiscal year, subject to the availability of appropriations, for the expenses of the United States Group, with funds divided equally between the House of Representatives and the Senate.
(B) Private sources
The United States Group may accept gifts or donations of services or property, subject to the review and approval, as appropriate, of the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives and the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate.