Indianorigin lawmakers back fresh push for Diwali holiday in US. The Diwali Day Act is backed by 19 US lawmakers, including Indian-origin representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi, Suhas Subramanyam, Shri Thanedar, Ro Khanna and Ami Bera. The California State Capitol in Sacramento hosted a Diwali celebration on Thurs - Indian-American Community Celebrates Diwali At California Capitol Amid Legal Challenge To State.