In 2005, USINPAC began working closely with key lawmakers to pass a comprehensive nuclear agreement between the United States and India.

1. USINPAC and U.S.-India
Nuclear Cooperation
By Sanjay Puri

2. Over the past decade, the
United States India Political
Action Committee
(USINPAC) has contributed
to some of the most
important legislation
affecting members of the
Indian American community.

3. In 2005, USINPAC began
working closely with key
lawmakers to pass a
comprehensive nuclear
agreement between the
United States and India. Not
only would the proposed
legislation ensure
consistent access to
nuclear energy for India, but
it would also serve the
strategic interests of both
nations.

4. Henry J. Hyde United States-India Peaceful
Atomic Energy Cooperation Act
Thanks to the advocacy efforts of
USINPAC, Congress passed the
Henry J. Hyde United States-India
Peaceful Atomic Energy
Cooperation Act in 2006. The deal
removed a suspension on nuclear
trade with India, which had been in
place for the better part of three
decades.

5. Henry J. Hyde United States-India Peaceful
Atomic Energy Cooperation Act
The agreement also allows American
companies to construct nuclear
reactors in India and to deliver
nuclear energy for civilian use. In
2008, the Nuclear Suppliers Group
approved a comprehensive waiver
of safeguards for India, paving the
way for full operationalization of
nuclear power in India.