Denouncing the horrors of socialism.

House Concurrent Resolution

H.Con.Res. 58

119th Congress

Denouncing the horrors of socialism.

Received in the Senate.

Introduced:Dec 1, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Maria Salazar

R - FL

Cosponsors

63

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill denounces socialism in all its forms and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. It cites historical examples of socialist regimes leading to famine, mass murder, and economic ruin in countries like the Soviet Union, China, and Venezuela.

Latest Action

Received in the Senate.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill denounces socialism in all its forms and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States. It cites historical examples of socialist regimes leading to famine, mass murder, and economic ruin in countries like the Soviet Union, China, and Venezuela.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This concurrent resolution denounces socialism and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill condemns socialism as an ideology that has repeatedly led to totalitarian rule, famine, and mass killings of over 100 million people worldwide.
It cites specific historical examples of socialist atrocities, such as the Bolshevik Revolution, the Holodomor famine in Ukraine, and the killing fields in Cambodia.
The bill argues that socialism violates the individual rights and free enterprise principles upon which the United States was founded.
The bill declares that Congress opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would signal a strong Congressional rejection of socialist policies and ideology. While it would not directly change any laws or policies, it could embolden efforts to block or roll back any proposed socialist-leaning reforms at the federal level. The bill could also heighten political polarization and opposition to left-leaning economic policies.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Related Subjects

Economic theory

Political movements and philosophies

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

58, 119th Congress (2025). "Denouncing the horrors of socialism.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hconres-58