India, Nov. 10 -- US lawmakers, led by Congresswoman Grace Meng, on Monday reintroduced a bill seeking to recognise Diwali as a federal holiday, three years after it was first proposed in 2023.

The 'Diwali Day Act', backed by 19 co-sponsors, including Indian-origin lawmakers Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Suhas Subramanyam, Shri Thanedar and Ro Khanna, seeks to add Diwali to the list of federally recognised holidays in the United States.

Meng, who chairs the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), said the legislation would help Americans understand the festival's significance and recognise the cultural traditions of different communities.

"My Diwali Day Act will help educate Americans about the importance of this day, and...