Queens Congress members have introduced legislation to make Diwali a nationally recognized federal holiday.
The Deepavali Day Act was announced by Congress members Carolyn B. Maloney, Gregory Meeks and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) on Nov. 3, and is backed by multiple New York and national advocates.
Maloney previously led an effort to have a Diwali Commemorative Stamp, which resulted in the stamp being issued in 2016.
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