WASHINGTON: A bipartisan group of half a dozen influential American lawmakers has reintroduced an important legislation in the House of Representatives which seeks to advance the US-India strategic relationship.
If enacted, the legislation would ensure that the US state department treats India as a Nato ally for the purposes of the .
It would send a powerful signal that defence sales to India should be prioritised according to US-India Strategic Partnership Forum. The bill was introduced this week by Congressman Joe Wilson, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “This adjustment to US law will further allow the US-India partnership to flourish in line with our security commitment to the region,” he said.
The original co-sponsors of the legislation are Congressman Ami Bera — the longest serving Indian-American in Congress — and the House India Caucus Co-Chairs, Congressmen , Brad Sherman and Congresswoman and Congressman Ted Yoho.