119-HRES-1326 Journalist Public Summary
119 · HRES 1326 Denouncing corruption in all its forms.
A simple House resolution introduced on May 29, 2026, denouncing corruption and urging the House to oppose policies that favor special interests over the public; it’s a statement of position, not a change to law.
Public Summary — H. Res. 1326 (119th Congress)
Headline Summary: A nonbinding House resolution condemning corruption—like dark money, self-dealing, and conflicts of interest—and urging the House to oppose policies that put special interests over the public.
What It Does: The resolution declares that the House denounces corruption "in all its forms." It cites concerns about public distrust, unlimited political spending and “dark money,” the revolving door between government and industry, and using public office for personal enrichment (including insider trading, foreign deals, gifts from foreign governments, and cryptocurrency schemes). It also criticizes trading favorable policies for campaign cash and issuing pardons to big donors. As a simple resolution, it expresses the House’s position but does not create or change any laws.
- Sponsors: Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO), joined by Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Mike Levin (D-CA).
- Backers’ argument: Excessive money in politics and conflicts of interest erode trust and drown out ordinary voters; the House should formally denounce these practices.
- No formal opposition listed yet.
- Likely criticisms (common with simple resolutions): it is symbolic rather than substantive; some language may be viewed as partisan or overly broad.
What’s Next: Introduced in the House on May 29, 2026, and referred to the House Oversight Committee the same day. Because it’s a simple House resolution, it does not go to the Senate or the President; it can be adopted, amended, or set aside by the House.
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