Virginia, USA: Suhas Subramanyam, an Indian-American elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2024, was officially sworn into the 119th Congress on Friday evening in Washington, D.C. Subramanyam, now the sixth member of the so-called ‘Samosa Caucus’—a casual term for Indian-American lawmakers—represents Virginia's 10th Congressional District. He succeeds Jennifer Wexton, who retired after representing the district, which encompasses Loudoun, Rappahannock, Fauquier, and parts of Prince William and Fairfax Counties.

Subramanyam has made history as the first Indian-American and South Asian elected to Congress not only in Virginia but across the entire East Coast. His mother, who immigrated to the U.S. through Dulles Airport—located within District 10—witnessed her son take the oath of office on the Bhagavad Gita, according to a statement from his office.

Speaking after his swearing-in ceremony, Subramanyam reflected on the significance of the moment. Today, I became the first Indian-American and South Asian Congressman from Virginia, a moment my parents witnessed with pride. When my mother arrived at Dulles Airport from India in search of a better life, she likely wouldn’t have imagined that her son would one day serve in the U.S. Congress. This is the kind of opportunity America offers, and I’m deeply honored to be the first but not the last to represent Virginia’s 10th District in Congress,” he said.

Before his election to Congress, Subramanyam served as a policy advisor to President Barack Obama and was first elected to the Virginia General Assembly in 2019. During his time in Richmond, Virginia’s state capital, he founded the bipartisan 'Commonwealth Caucus,' a coalition aimed at fostering cross-party collaboration. His legislative achievements include reducing toll costs for commuters, securing refunds for overcharged consumers, addressing gun violence, and ensuring equitable access to quality education. Subramanyam plans to carry this bipartisan approach to his work in Congress.

In addition to his political career, Subramanyam has a background in community service, having volunteered as a firefighter and emergency medical technician in Loudoun County. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia, with his wife, Miranda, and their two daughters, Maya, aged 4, and Nina, aged 3.