U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1490: Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.
Status: Passed both chambers, September 1, 2026
What the bill says
From the engrossed text, September 1, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1490 In the House of Representatives, U. S., September 1, 2026 RESOLUTION Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. Whereas socialist ideology necessitates a concentration of power that has, time and time again, collapsed into communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and repressive dictatorships; Whereas socialism has repeatedly led to famine and mass murders, and the killing of over 100,000,000 people worldwide; Whereas, since the November 2025 New York City mayoral election of a Democratic Socialist, candidates for public office affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have run in over one hundred elections in at least half the states; Whereas the DSA's ideological tenet labeled Democracy for All calls for noncitizens and incarcerated criminals to vote in American elections; Whereas the DSA's ideological tenet labeled A Democratic Congress calls for abolishing the U.S. Senate, implementing ranked choice voting in all elections, and replacing the two-party system; Whereas, on February 19, 2026, the DSA stated [t]he United States of America has never been a democracy ; Whereas the DSA's ideology and socialism, in any form, are incompatible with American values and the United States Constitution; Whereas the State of New Jersey registered nearly 6,600 noncitizens to vote, with reportedly hundreds successfully voting in elections; Whereas …
Sponsors
- Jeff Crank (R, HD-005) · primary sponsor
- Matt Van Epps (R, HD-007)
- Carlos Gimenez (R, HD-FL-28)
- Nicole Malliotakis (R, HD-011)
- Richard McCormick (R, HD-GA-6)
- Jennifer Kiggans (R, HD-002)
- Pete Stauber (R, HD-008)
- Tim Walberg (R, HD-005)
- Randy Weber (R, HD-014)
- Sheri Biggs (R, HD-SC-3)
- Rick Allen (R, HD-012)
- Earl Carter (R, HD-GA-1)
Latest actions
- : Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- : On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 192, 2 Present (Roll no. 289). (text: CR H5401-5402)
- : Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 192, 2 Present (Roll no. 289). (text: CR H5401-5402)
- : The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule on the resolution and the preamble.
- : DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1490.
- : Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
- : Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1499. (consideration: CR H5401-5408)
- : Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1499 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H. Res. 1490 and H.R. 4795. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, H.Res. 1490, and H.R. 4795 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate on each measure. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795.
- : Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- : Submitted in House
Votes
- On Agreeing to the Resolution (September 1, 2026): 220 yea, 192 nay, passed
Subjects: Political movements and philosophies, Citizenship and naturalization, Constitution and constitutional amendments, Political parties and affiliation, Elections, voting, political campaign regulation, Voting rights, Government Operations and Politics
Common questions
- What is HR1490?
- HR1490 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1490?
- Passed both chambers as of September 1, 2026. Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (September 1, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1490?
- Jeff Crank (R, HD-005), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1490?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1490
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