<h1>Parliamentary committee criticizes recent US policy moves, urges greater Indian-American engagement to protect bilateral ties</h1> A parliamentary committee questioned recent US policy decisions affecting bilateral ties during talks with a visiting US congressional delegation, and noted surprise at the Indian-American diaspora's limited public response. Committee members and some US lawmakers criticized measures including a steep increase to H-1B visa fees, higher tariffs on Indian goods, and restrictions affecting an Indian-developed port project seeking sanctions relief. Delegates conveyed that many in the US Congress remain committed to the strategic partnership and praised India's economy and diaspora contributions, urging greater diaspora engagement to influence US representatives on policies affecting India.