In the United States, half a dozen influential US lawmakers, including four Indian Americans, have moved a resolution in the US House of Representatives to posthumously award the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi in recognition of his promotion of peace and non-violence.<br />''  <br />''Introduced in the US House of Representatives by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney from New York on 23rd September the resolution is co-sponsored by four Indian American lawmakers in the House – Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal.<br />'' <br />''Tulsi Gabbard, who is the current co-chair of the House Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans is also one the co-sponsors of the resolution, which has been sent to the Committee on Financial Services and Committee on House Administration for necessary action.<br />''  <br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian honour given by the US Congress and very few foreigners have been recipients of this award. </span><br />