NEW📽️: Trump's looking for 11,780 votes. In Georgia, there are 100K+ Indian American voters & 238K+ Asian Americans.
BUT we reject racism, ignorance, and corruption. We organized & voted for
@JoeBiden
&
@KamalaHarris
💪🏾
🔥We're gonna do it AGAIN for
@ossoff
&
@ReverendWarnock
🙌🏾
🚨ENDORSEMENT ALERT🚨Congrats to
@arunamiller
on becoming the first woman of color to serve as Lieutenant Governor in Maryland's history and the first ever South Asian woman to serve as Lieutenant Governor in American History!
LET'S GOOOO!!!!! We're thrilled to join President Biden in throwing our unequivocal support behind
@KamalaHarris
for President.
Visit to show your support for the first Indian American president, and get your exclusive "Kamala ke Saath" t-shirt today!!!
Congratulations to our endorsed candidate,
@NabeelaforIL
, for her decisive victory in the Democratic primary! At age 23, she is ready to make history as the first South Asian woman elected to the Illinois State Legislature. We're proud to support the next generation of leaders!
This will absolutely be a topic of conversation at our event.
#SaveH4EAD
isn't just important to
#desi
women, it's important to our families. Thank you,
@SaveH4EADs
, for your tireless advocacy and leadership.
Meet
@nick_rathod
—perhaps one of the first and only Desi campaign managers on a statewide race—who is managing
@betoorourke
’s run for governor.
With decades of experience in politics and policy, he is now playing a crucial role in mobilizing thousands of brown voters in Texas.
Great advice from mom to
@mayaharris_
and
@KamalaHarris
:
"You two may be the first to do many things...but you two better make sure that you're not the last."
Yes, we hear you!
#desisvote
Congratulations to
@PramilaJayapal
on her re-election to the U.S. Congress! In 2016, she became the first South Asian woman elected to the House of Representatives. Rep. Jayapal is a fierce progressive & champion for working people--we are excited for her win!
Last month, Impact leadership and winners from our essay contest for South Asian DREAMers met with
@vp
,
@AmbRice46
, and
@whitehouse
Director of Speechwriting, Vinay Reddy. Each of these DREAMers grew up in the US but risks facing self-deportation due to aging out. (1/3)
"We are having a real-life reckoning right now," said
@meenaharris
.
Same here, said
@vanitaguptaCR
: "Its been a really tough several years to be a civil rights advocate."
#desisvote
The Reconciliation Package must include relief for the 1.2 million high-skilled immigrants who have been unable to get a green card due to country-based discrimination. I'm sending a letter to
@SpeakerPelosi
&
@SenSchumer
asking for these provisions.
"I never fit into corporate America. I was the only woman & already looked different.
After a while, I decided I’m never going to win the looks battle, so i’m going to focus on the brains part.
I did the job better than anyone.” — Indra Nooyi
Thank you for inspiring so many!
We're thrilled to see the Senate confirm Judge Sanket Bulsara! With a broad range of experiences, Judge Bulsara was the 1st South Asian American federal judge to serve on any Second Circuit court.
Thank you
@SenSchumer
for continuing to champion our leaders and communities!
NEW: We confirmed Judge Sanket Bulsara as an EDNY judge.
I recommended this amazing NYer and exceptional legal mind to
@POTUS
.
In 2017, he became the 1st Indian-American judge on the 2nd Circuit as a magistrate judge.
He’s now the 195th judge we’ve confirmed with
@POTUS
!
I learned many lessons from my grandfather during my childhood visits to India — including what a democracy can and should be.
I was proud to join the leaders of
@IA_Impact
today to uplift their work empowering Indian American leaders and fighting for our democracy.
We’re thrilled that our endorsed candidate, Dr. Megan Srinivas, has won her primary for Iowa House District 30! An infectious disease expert and recognized leader in her community, we know that Dr. Srinivas will always put Iowans first.
Congratulations again,
@YourlocalIDdoc
! 🎉
As Congress debates the pathway to citizenship for 2 million Dreamers, over 200,000 people — known as
#DocumentedDreamers
— are facing self-deportation because of an unfair loophole.
Here’s their story.
@ImproveTheDream
Most Americans assume that if somebody has been lawfully residing in America for long enough, they can eventually apply for citizenship. In fact, that’s far from true.
Nearly 200,000
#DocumentedDreamers
face self-deportation at the age of 21. 💔
Most Americans assume that if somebody has been lawfully residing in America for long enough, they can eventually apply for citizenship. In fact, that’s far from true.
Nearly 200,000
#DocumentedDreamers
face self-deportation at the age of 21. 💔
As Congress debates the Eagle Act and removal of country caps, remember that Indian nationals are disproportionately impacted by the green card backlog—nearly 200,000 may die of old age before ever receiving their green card.
Congratulations to
@JeniferRajkumar
on becoming the first South Asian woman elected to NY state office! Jenifer is a longtime public servant and legal advocate, and we know she'll be a strong advocate for South Asian voices in Albany.
We're proud to launch the first fact-checking website for South Asian communities - visit for the latest fact-checked articles around viral
#misinfo
on WhatsApp and beyond, and give us a follow
@desifacts_org
.
NEW: I led my House colleagues in urging Congressional leadership to include a permanent path to residency for Documented Dreamers in any upcoming budget reconciliation bill. Documented Dreamers grow up in this country, go to school here, & contribute significantly to our nation.
We've endorsed 28 fantastic South Asian candidates—and counting—up and down the ballot across the country with elections in November.
Change starts with getting a seat at the table, and we're proud to support these incredible individuals as they head down the final stretch!
We applaud
@RepJayapal
for her strong commitment to hiring qualified staff who are people of color — and hope other Members of Congress (and incoming Members!) will follow suit.
"In the personal offices of White Democratic Members, less than 8% of top staff are people of color, even though these offices represent districts that are, on average, over 37% of color."
@NALEO
@CAPAC
@APAICS
@TheWLP
Congrats to Gautam Raghavan and Vinay Reddy. This is going to be the most Desi White House in history!
We are particularly proud of
@gauragDC
, IMPACT's founding ED. Well deserved!
cc:
@JoeBiden
@KamalaHarris
@Transition46
Thank you,
@RepJayapal
, for introducing this life saving bill and fiercely advocating for the South Asian American community!
The Senate must now take up this bill and pass it quickly. Our lives, and the livelihood of our communities are on the line.
My
#SouthAsianHeartHealth
Awareness and Research Act has passed!
South Asian Americans have four times the risk of heart disease compared to the general population. This bill will save lives across our country and I'm so proud to have passed it through the House!
NOW ANNOUNCING OUR CONTEST WINNERS 📝👏🏽
We asked South Asian DREAMers (documented & undocumented) in high school and college to share their personal stories about what citizenship means to them to raise awareness about our broken immigration system.
Congratulations
@BhojaniForTexas
on a historic win in the TX
#HD92
primary election! Salman is on his way to becoming the first South Asian and Muslim state representative in the Texas legislature 🙌🏽
VP Kamala Harris has built one of the most diverse teams with
#AAPI
staffers in our nation’s history.
We are so proud to see
@sabrinasingh24
,
@RohiniKos
,
@OpalVadhan
, Josh Hsu, and Nasrina Bargzie representing our communities in the White House with
@VP
.
Most Americans assume that if somebody has been lawfully residing in America for long enough, they can eventually apply for citizenship. In fact, that’s far from true.
Nearly 200,000
#DocumentedDreamers
face self-deportation at the age of 21. 💔
Thank you
@SenatorDurbin
@SenatorWarnock
@SenSchumer
for reintroducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which will allow all historically marginalized communities to more fully participate in our democracy.
Read our full statement below ⬇️⬇️
We stand with President Joe Biden and his historic pick for OMB Director, Neera Tanden.
Neera’s story inspires millions of Indian Americans & immigrant communities. She is qualified, committed, and deserves the chance to serve the public.
After my parents were divorced when I was young, my mother relied on public food and housing programs to get by. Now, I’m being nominated to help ensure those programs are secure, and ensure families like mine can live with dignity. I am beyond honored.
Thank you
@POTUS
for signing
#HR3525
and to leaders like
@RepGraceMeng
who fought for the first National Museum on Asian Pacific American History and Culture.
The AAPI community has shaped our nation’s history, and it’s time for Americans and future generations to know our story.
Leading Advocacy Groups Throw Support Behind Vice President Kamala Harris to Take on Donald Trump ("Harris will have the organizing force of the entire backbone of the Democratic Party behind her as she campaigns to defeat Trump.")
Happy Diwali from Team Impact! 🪔
Diwali serves as a reminder of the triumph of light over dark, good over evil, and our collective responsibility to help attain a brighter future. 💫
Wishing you and your loved ones a bright and prosperous new year. ✨
Impact is thrilled to announce the appointment of our friend,
@NeeraTanden46
, to White House Domestic Policy Advisor. We have no doubt she will champion policies that lift up our communities and all Americans!
A huge congratulations to
@SuhasforVA
on winning the VA-10 primary! 🎉
Poised to be the first South Asian elected in Congress from Virginia, his leadership is crucial for championing reproductive rights, fighting climate change, and improving access to high-quality healthcare.
"Immigration is not about policy. It's about who we are as a country." - Rep. Pramila Jayapal.
@RepJayapal
is one of just 11 Members of Congress who are immigrants. She is from Seattle, Washington and was an advocate for many years before being elected.
#WomenWhoImpact
"In public statements and appearances,
@KamalaHarris
doesn't shy away from her Indian heritage. Just minutes into her announcement rally in Oakland, CA, she told the crowd, 'My mother, Shyamala, came from India to study the science of fighting disease.'
Congrats to
@DrAmishShah
on your primary victory in AZ-01! We're thrilled to help you win this seat and flip the House, take on MAGA extremism, protect abortion rights, and defend our democracy!
WOMEN WHO IMPACT: you really don't want to miss this event with an all-star lineup of
#desi
women advocates, influencers, and power brokers. RSVP now @
A huge congratulations to our President,
@NeilMakhija
, on a HISTORIC win tonight! 🎉🗳️
We can’t wait to see his incredible leadership continue as Montgomery County Commissioner.
Following a crowded primary election, Democrats Jamila Winder and Neil Makhija have won the race for the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.
via
@Kenny_Cooper_Jr
Follow along for live coverage →
We're thrilled to endorse
@RaviBhalla
for NJ’s 8th Congressional District! He comes from the community he seeks to serve, advocating for his neighbors as an attorney and Hoboken’s Mayor.
If elected, Mayor Bhalla would be the first South Asian elected to Congress in New Jersey.
Thank you,
@JoeBiden
for your service. Your presidency has been nothing short of transformational in uplifting the priorities of South Asian Americans and significantly improving the lives of millions of Americans.
Thank you
@RepDeborahRoss
for introducing the America’s CHILDREN Act to protect
#DocumentedDreamers
and give them the pathway to citizenship they deserve.
ICYMI: I introduced bipartisan legislation to protect Documented Dreamers, dependents of long-term nonimmigrant visa holders, from aging out of the system. I was honored to meet with Documented Dreamers from
@ImproveTheDream
last month.
In 1957, Dalip Singh Saund was elected to the U.S. Congress, CA-29. He was the
First Indian American
First Sikh American
First Asian American and the
First member of a non-Abrahamic faith to be elected to Congress.
#FirstOfMany
Congrats to our endorsed candidate and second Executive Director,
@arunamiller
, for her notable primary win! If elected, Aruna will make history as the first South Asian & woman of color to serve as Lt. Gov. in MD. Her exceptional victory shows her dedication to public service!
@IAImpactFund
was honored to have
@CoryBooker
at
#ImpactSummit2018
where he issued an inspiring call to action for our community to get engaged. We agree: too much is at stake to stay on the sidelines.
“In February, the Office of Management and Budget received a proposed regulation from DHS about the future of work authorization for H-1B spouses. The proposed change would strip employment authorization from the spouses of H-1B visa recipients.”
Even as we celebrate the historic Indian Supreme Court decision decriminalizing homosexuality, let's also celebrate broad support for
#LGBTQ
rights among Indian Americans.
#Section377
#LoveIsLove
IMPACT is proud to support
@vanitaguptaCR
's nomination for Associate Attorney General.
Vanita Gupta will serve with great honor & distinction. Under her leadership, DOJ will recommit to foundational norms and protect the American ideals of justice, equity, and the rule of law.
Nearly 200,000
#DocumentedDreamers
living in the U.S. since childhood will be forced to self-deport when they turn 21 — a majority of whom are of Indian origin.
The America’s CHILDREN Act would finally give them the path to citizenship they deserve.
We're thrilled to announce our 2022 Summit Youth Who Lead Panel will feature South Asian activists and young leaders:
@bushraamiwala
,
@PareenMhatre
,
@sumzzzie
, Tirthna Badhiwala & Amilyn Thomas! ✨ Moderated by:
@simishah_
Join us on May 18 and RSVP at !
The Senate voted unanimously to recognize Diwali as an official holiday! To all Pennsylvanians who celebrate this festival of light and connection: you are seen, you are welcome, you matter. Thank you,
@rothman_greg
, for the opportunity to join you in introducing this bill. 🪔🪔
We're thrilled to support
@KamalaHarris
's selection of
@Tim_Walz
as her running mate, someone who consistently demonstrates how progressive policies can improve lives.
The Harris-Walz ticket unites the Democratic coalition and will be a voice for every American.
Today,
@IAImpactFund
is proud to endorse
@AnitaMalik
following her smart, innovative primary campaign. When she is elected this November, Anita will bring new energy and ideas to Congress.
#AnitaNewRep
#AZ06
We were honored that
#Hoboken
Mayor
@RaviBhalla
could join us last week at
#ImpactSummit2018
. His leadership is an example to countless patriotic Indian Americans across the country.
The selection of
@KamalaHarris
for VP by
@JoeBiden
is historic. Her story is the story of a changing, inclusive America.
Read IMPACT Executive Director
@NeilMakhija
's full statement:
.
@KamalaHarris
represents me. She represents millions of Americans in a ever-changing, more inclusive nation.
She will inspire us to engage in this process, reclaim our stake in government, and build the future that our children deserve.
We’re honored to announce that Representative
@RanjeevPuri
will be a featured speaker at our 2023
@IA_Impact
Summit on June 6th! Please join us for this historic gathering of South Asian elected officials, trailblazers, organizers, and more.
RSVP 👉🏽
“It’s shameful our nation is failing to keep track of innocent migrant children, some of whom have fallen into the hands of human traffickers.” —
@KamalaHarris
Our hearts are with all the victims & families of those lost in the horrific shooting in Indianapolis. We are deeply saddened to learn that members of the Sikh community were among those killed & injured.
We stand with the Sikh community through this devastating time.
South Asian and Asian American communities—which turned out in record numbers in 2020—are now the target of voter suppression efforts.
Congress must act now to protect our right to vote.
GREAT NEWS: New York City is set to elect its first *three* South Asian City Council Members this year. 🎉
Congratulations to
@voteshekar
,
@ShahanaFromBK
, and
@FSingh_NYC
on their incredible & historic grassroots campaigns.
Congratulations to our endorsed candidate
@ZoForAustin
on his historic win in the runoff election for Austin City Council, District 9! Zohaib is the first South Asian and Muslim to serve on the Austin City Council. 🎉👏🏾
Today is the day! We are now accepting submissions for our
#WeAreHome
Essay Contest for South Asian DREAMers 💜
Prizes: $5K cash scholarship, a trip to DC, and a chance to be published in
@BrownGirlMag
!🏆
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2021 📅
APPLY:
""Our message is no matter who you are, no matter where you are, there's a role for you to play in electing the first South Asian president,"
@sarahrshah
Visit to get involved!
Congratulations to Dr.
@vivek_murthy
- a trusted national voice on health issues and long-time advisor to President-elect
@JoeBiden
- on being asked to serve as
#AmericasDoctor
for a second time.
He's a crisis-tested leader.
Link:
cc:
@Transition46
🚨 DESI DATA GEEKS 🚨
There's so much good stuff in the 2018
@AAPIData
@APIAVote
survey (huge thanks to desi data guru
@karthickr
&
@ChristineChenDC
!) we just had to share a few highlights.
Shall we get started?
1/7
Make that 5 Texas Republicans who were outraised by their Democratic challengers in the second quarter.
@RepPeteOlson
just reported raising $202K in the period, short of the $234K haul that
@SriPKulkarni
announced Fri. Olson still has COH advantage.
#TX22
(3) We're thrilled to endorse
@AftabPureval
in his bid for Congress in Ohio. A former federal prosecutor currently serving as Hamilton County Clerk of Courts, Aftab has devoted his career to justice -- and will do the same in the United States Congress.
Recognizing the power of the South Asian community,
@nick_rathod
is empowering it to make an impactful change at the ballot box.
Elections matter now more than ever—we’re so proud to see South Asian Americans like Rathod fighting to make a difference and leading our community.
Join us this Tuesday, May 11 at 7 PM to celebrate the South Asians running to be NYC's *first ever* South Asian City Council Member and learn ways you can support their campaigns!
RSVP: