WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

H.Res. 1490 · 119th Congress

Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.

Passed HouseGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedAug 27, 2026
Passed HouseSep 1, 2026

Where it stands

Passed House. Latest step, Sep 1, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. The House passed it 220–192. From Iowa: Zachary Nunn cosponsors it. All 4 of Iowa's representatives voted yes in the House.

What it does

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This resolution states that the House of Representatives

• condemns and denounces socialism in all its forms, including the Democratic Socialists of America, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States;

• reaffirms its support for free, fair, and secure elections and calls for enactment of the SAVE America Act;

• reiterates that American elections are for American citizens only; and

• recommits itself to upholding the U.S. Constitution.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Aug 27, 2026).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Passed/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) Roll call recordLibrary of Congress

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Recorded votes

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  1. Sep 1, 2026 · HousePassed 220–192
    Iowa: Randy Feenstra yes, Ashley Hinson yes, Mariannette Miller-Meeks yes, Zachary Nunn yes
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · needed a majority
    R 211 yes, 0 noI 1 yes, 0 noD 8 yes, 192 noEach member · Record

Cosponsors

From Iowa

Everyone else (24)

  • Rick W. Allen R-GA-12
  • Andy Barr R-KY-6
  • Sheri Biggs R-SC-3
  • Gus M. Bilirakis R-FL-12
  • Lauren Boebert R-CO-4
  • Josh Brecheen R-OK-2
  • Earl L. "Buddy" Carter R-GA-1
  • Elijah Crane R-AZ-2
  • Gabe Evans R-CO-8
  • Carlos A. Gimenez R-FL-28
  • Thomas H. Kean, Jr. R-NJ-7
  • Jennifer A. Kiggans R-VA-2
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  • Nicole Malliotakis R-NY-11
  • Tracey Mann R-KS-1
  • Richard McCormick R-GA-7
  • Daniel Meuser R-PA-9
  • Michael A. Rulli R-OH-6
  • Pete Stauber R-MN-8
  • W. Gregory Steube R-FL-17
  • Matt Van Epps R-TN-7
  • Derrick Van Orden R-WI-3
  • Tim Walberg R-MI-5
  • Randy K. Weber, Sr. R-TX-14
  • Roger Williams R-TX-25