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Congressman Valadao Joins Bipartisan Delegation to Honor Sikh History Month

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This press release from Representative David G. Valadao (R-CA) was published on 2026-04-28 and titled "Congressman Valadao Joins Bipartisan Delegation to Honor Sikh History Month". It focuses on defense and touches on trade policy, labor policy.

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Congressman Valadao Joins Bipartisan Delegation to Honor Sikh History Month

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) to introduce a resolution to formally recognize April as Sikh History Month. This bipartisan resolution honors Sikh Americans' faith, heritage, service, and contributions to our nation. April is a particularly meaningful time for this recognition, as it often coincides with Vaisakhi, a major observance commemorating the founding of the Khalsa in 1699. “As co-founder and co-chair of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, I’m honored to join my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan resolution to designate April as Sikh History Month,” said Congressman Valadao. “This effort is an important opportunity to highlight the core principles of the Sikh faith—earning an honest living, remembering God, and sharing with others—while also recognizing the strong tradition of service that defines the Sikh community. This resolution is an important step toward religious tolerance for all, and I’m proud to support it.” “Sikh Americans have strengthened this nation through faith, service, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to human dignity,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “In working with Dr. Bakhshish Singh Sandhu of Bensalem and members of our PA-1 Sikh community, I have seen how deeply Sikh principles of equality, religious freedom, honest work, courage, and service reflect the best of the American spirit. This resolution is about honoring that legacy, deepening understanding, and ensuring the Sikh American story is told with the accuracy, respect, and gratitude it deserves—as an essential part of the American story.” “As the founder of the Congressional American Sikh Caucus, I am proud to help lead this bipartisan resolution recognizing April as Sikh History Month,” said CAPAC Chair Emerita Judy Chu. “The Sikh principles of equality, social justice, and community service inspire me as a public servant, and should guide us all as we embrace the diversity of our country and strive to create a more peaceful world. By uplifting the Sikh community and faith, we can continue to fight against harmful religious misunderstanding and discrimination through understanding and education.” “The Sikh community embodies the core values of both Jersey and the United States — equality, justice, and service to others — while making significant contributions across business, technology, education, the arts, the military, and public service,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. “I’m proud to co-introduce the Sikh History Month resolution to recognize this community’s heritage and contributions to our great nation.” This resolution advances several key goals, including: Recognizing the history, culture, heritage, and contributions of the Sikh community; Highlighting Sikhism’s core principles of equality, social justice, community service, and human dignity; Promoting education about Sikh identity, history, and articles of faith; Encouraging public programs, classroom discussions, and cultural events to foster awareness and respect; Honoring Sikh Americans’ contributions through military service, entrepreneurship, humanitarian relief, civic leadership, and advocacy for human rights; and Reaffirming America’s commitment to religious liberty, pluralism, and the freedom of all people to live their faith openly and with dignity. This resolution is supported by American Sikh Caucus Committee, American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, United Sikhs, Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast, Sikh Youth Alliance Inc (NJ), Sikhs for Justice, and Jakara Movement. "We thank the American Sikh Congressional Caucus and especially Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Congressman David Valadao, Congresswoman Judy Chu, and Congressman Josh Gottheimer for their leadership on this important resolution. Sikh Americans deeply cherish the economic, religious, and political freedoms that this country extends to all. The founding of the Khalsa is a reminder of the duty to stand for liberty, serve others, and keep working together to build a more perfect Union. This resolution honors the contributions Sikh Americans have made for generations and affirms that our community’s history, service, and aspirations are an enduring part of the American promise," said Dr. Pritpal Singh, American Sikh Caucus Committee. “In April, Sikhs in Gurdwaras across the world commemorate the founding of the Khalsa, when our tenth Guru codified enduring values of equality, freedom, justice, self-reliance, and service. We are deeply thankful to live in the United States, where we are free to practice these principles and pass them to future generations. We are grateful to Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Congressman David Valadao, Congresswoman Judy Chu, and Congressman Josh Gottheimer for advancing this resolution and for recognizing that Sikh Americans—who have been here since the late 1800s—have long served this nation with distinction in the military, in fe

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Congressman Valadao Joins Bipartisan Delegation to Honor Sikh History Month WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) to introduce a resolution to formally recognize April as Sikh History Month. This bipartisan resolution honors Sikh Americans' faith, heritage, service, and contributions to our nation. April is a particularly meaningful time for this recognition, as it often coincides with Vaisakhi, a major observance commemorating the founding of the Khalsa in 1699. “As co-founder and co-chair of the American Sikh Congressional Caucus, I’m honored to join my colleagues in introducing this bipartisan resolution to designate April as Sikh History Month,” said Congressman Valadao. “This effort is an important opportunity to highlight the core principles of the Sikh faith—earning an honest living, remembering God, and sharing with others—while also recognizing the strong tradition of service that defines the Sikh community. This resolution is an important step toward religious tolerance for all, and I’m proud to support it.” “Sikh Americans have strengthened this nation through faith, service, sacrifice, and an unwavering commitment to human dignity,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “In working with Dr. Bakhshish Singh Sandhu of Bensalem and members of our PA-1 Sikh community, I have seen how deeply Sikh principles of equality, religious freedom, honest work, courage, and service reflect the best of the American spirit. This resolution is about honoring that legacy, deepening understanding, and ensuring the Sikh American story is told with the accuracy, respect, and gratitude it deserves—as an essential part of the American story.” “As the founder of the Congressional American Sikh Caucus, I am proud to help lead this bipartisan resolution recognizing April as Sikh History Month,” said CAPAC Chair Emerita Judy Chu. “The Sikh principles of equality, social justice, and community service inspire me as a public servant, and should guide us all as we embrace the diversity of our country and strive to create a more peaceful world. By uplifting the Sikh community and faith, we can continue to fight against harmful religious misunderstanding and discrimination through understanding and education.” “The Sikh community embodies the core values of both Jersey and the United States — equality, justice, and service to others — while making significant contributions across business, technology, education, the arts, the military, and public service,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. “I’m proud to co-introduce the Sikh History Month resolution to recognize this community’s heritage and contributions to our great nation.” This resolution advances several key goals, including: Recognizing the history, culture, heritage, and contributions of the Sikh community; Highlighting Sikhism’s core principles of equality, social justice, community service, and human dignity; Promoting education about Sikh identity, history, and articles of faith; Encouraging public programs, classroom discussions, and cultural events to foster awareness and respect; Honoring Sikh Americans’ contributions through military service, entrepreneurship, humanitarian relief, civic leadership, and advocacy for human rights; and Reaffirming America’s commitment to religious liberty, pluralism, and the freedom of all people to live their faith openly and with dignity. This resolution is supported by American Sikh Caucus Committee, American Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee, United Sikhs, Sikh Coordination Committee East Coast, Sikh Youth Alliance Inc (NJ), Sikhs for Justice, and Jakara Movement. "We thank the American Sikh Congressional Caucus and especially Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Congressman David Valadao, Congresswoman Judy Chu, and Congressman Josh Gottheimer for their leadership on this important resolution. Sikh Americans deeply cherish the economic, religious, and political freedoms that this country extends to all. The founding of the Khalsa is a reminder of the duty to stand for liberty, serve others, and keep working together to build a more perfect Union. This resolution honors the contributions Sikh Americans have made for generations and affirms that our community’s history, service, and aspirations are an enduring part of the American promise," said Dr. Pritpal Singh, American Sikh Caucus Committee. “In April, Sikhs in Gurdwaras across the world commemorate the founding of the Khalsa, when our tenth Guru codified enduring values of equality, freedom, justice, self-reliance, and service. We are deeply thankful to live in the United States, where we are free to practice these principles and pass them to future generations. We are grateful to Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, Congressman David Valadao, Congresswoman Judy Chu, and Congressman Josh Gottheimer for advancing this resolution and for recognizing that Sikh Americans—who have been here since the late 1800s—have long served this nation with distinction in the military, in fe