119-HCONRES-58 Journalist Public Summary

Headline Summary

A symbolic House measure denouncing socialism is advancing toward a floor vote; it doesn’t change any law but states Congress’s opposition to “socialist policies.” [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Text — H.Con.Res.58 (119th): Denouncing th…[2]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — How Our Laws Are Made (Congress.gov explai…

What It Does

The resolution declares that Congress “denounces socialism in all its forms” and opposes implementing socialist policies in the United States, citing historical examples in its preamble. Because it’s a concurrent resolution, it expresses Congress’s opinion and has no force of law. [1]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Text — H.Con.Res.58 (119th): Denouncing th…[2]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — How Our Laws Are Made (Congress.gov explai…

Who’s For It

• Republican sponsors in the House led by Rep. María Elvira Salazar (R‑FL) with dozens of GOP cosponsors, many citing experiences of repression in places like Cuba and Venezuela. [4]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Cosponsors — H.Con.Res.58 (119th): Denounc…[5]Office of Rep. María Elvira Salazar — Rep. Salazar press release: "REP. SALAZAR…
• Senate Republicans, including Sen. Rick Scott (R‑FL), have introduced a companion measure with the same theme. [6]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — S.Con.Res.21 (119th): A concurrent resolut…

Who’s Against It

• Democrats were divided on a similar 2023 resolution: many voted yes, while others opposed it. That history signals likely mixed Democratic views again. [7]Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives — House Roll Call Vote (Feb. 2, 2023…
• Some Democrats previously argued the wording is vague and could be used to attack programs like Social Security and Medicare; a proposed amendment to clarify that was not allowed. [8]House Rules Committee — House Rules Committee record for H.Con.Res.9 (118th): a…

What’s Next

Status today: the measure is formally “Introduced.” The House Rules Committee met on November 17, 2025, to consider a rule for bringing it (and other items) to the floor. If the House adopts that rule, the resolution could get debate and a vote; to fully pass as a concurrent resolution, the Senate would also need to agree. [9]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Overview — H.Con.Res.58 (119th): Denouncin…[3]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Congress.gov event: House Rules Committee…[2]Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — How Our Laws Are Made (Congress.gov explai…