Legislative status and floor consideration

H. Res. 1490, a resolution titled "Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes," is currently active in the House of Representatives.

The measure moved toward a floor vote following action by the House Rules Committee on August 31, 2026. The committee reported H. Res. 1499, a rule that provides for the consideration of several measures, including H. Res. 1490. Under the terms of this rule, the resolution is set to be considered under a closed rule, which includes one hour of general debate.

What the resolution proposes

Introduced on August 27, 2026, by Representative Jeff Crank (R-CO-5), the resolution outlines a series of formal positions for the House of Representatives. The text of the resolution includes the following declarations:

  • Condemnation of socialism: The House would formally condemn and denounce socialism in all its forms, explicitly naming the Democratic Socialists of America, and state its opposition to the implementation of socialist policies within the United States.

  • Election integrity: The resolution reaffirms support for free, fair, and secure elections and calls for the enactment of the "SAVE America Act."

  • Citizenship and voting: It reiterates the position that American elections are reserved exclusively for American citizens.

  • Constitutional commitment: The House would recommit itself to upholding the U.S. Constitution.

Committee and sponsorship context

The resolution was referred to the Committee on House Administration and the Committee on Financial Services upon its introduction.

As of the latest records, the bill has 25 cosponsors. The list of supporters includes Representatives Rick W. Allen (R-GA-12), Andy Barr (R-KY-6), Sheri Biggs (R-SC-3), Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL-12), and Lauren Boebert (R-CO-4), among others.

Research context

LawLinter records provide the following data regarding the resolution's classification and scope:

  • Policy areas: The bill is categorized under Finance and Financial Sector and Government Operations and Politics.

  • Sector matching: The resolution is linked to the finance and banking sector, reflecting its referral to the Financial Services Committee.

  • Legislative graph: H. Res. 1490 is associated with H. Res. 1499, the rule governing its floor consideration.

No independent lobbying filings, CBO cost estimates, or Federal Register documents are currently attached to the legislative record for this resolution.