Washington DC, Oct. 27 -- US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has introduced a bipartisan resolution, backed by 256 cosponsors, honouring the contributions of Indian Americans and supporting the designation of July as 'Indian American Heritage Month'.

According to a press release issued by Krishnamoorthi's office on Monday (local time), the resolution recognises the contributions of more than 5.2 million Indian Americans to the United States across fields including science and medicine, technology and business, public service and the military, education, philanthropy, arts and culture, and athletics.

"Indian Americans have helped shape this country for generations, from breakthroughs that have saved lives and businesses that have created...