HinduVote, a project of HinduPACT (an initiative of the World Hindu Council of America), has officially released its American Hindu Agenda for the 2024 Elections, which aims to inform and influence political discourse on issues critical to the American Hindu community. The agenda outlines vital legislative priorities and policy goals that reflect the interests of Hindu voters across the country, ranging from addressing Hinduphobia to promoting U.S.-India relations.

The American Hindu Agenda for 2024 includes the following significant points:

• Combatting Hinduphobia: Advocate for legislation to bar Hinduphobic rhetoric and defund academic institutions that actively promote anti-Hindu sentiments.

• Protecting Hindu Temples: Support FBI investigations to identify and address the systemic causes behind vandalism targeting Hindu temples and Mahatma Gandhi statues across the U.S.

•Repatriation of Stolen Artifacts: Push for legislation to repatriate stolen Hindu artifacts from museums and private collections back to their countries of origin. Strengthening U.S.-India Relations: Promote a multifaceted partnership with India, ensuring non-interference in their sovereign rights, and appoint Hindu representatives to faith-centric U.S. agencies such as the USCIRF.

*Fair Immigration Policies: Advocate for removing country-based caps on H1B visas and expedited green cards for highly skilled immigrants while protecting children with H4B visas from deportation.

*Human Rights Advocacy: Hold religious theocracies, such as Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, accountable for human rights abuses and halt U.S. aid to these nations until reforms are enacted.

⚫ Fairness in Education and Employment: Support merit-based educational opportunities and endorse the Fair Admissions vs. Harvard verdict.

• Environmental Responsibility: Promote policies that advance environmentally sustainable development.

Alongside the agenda, HinduPACT has developed a 36-page comprehensive guide for 501(c)(3) organizations, including temples and community groups, outlining permissible activities during election periods. This guide explains the importance of these entities' civic engagement while ensuring compliance with federal regulations.