H. Res. 1326 (119th)Bill Overview

Denouncing corruption in all its forms.

Simple Resolutiondomestic policy
Cosponsors
Support
Democratic
Introduced
May 29, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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President
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01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution is the House of Representatives formally stating that it denounces corruption in all its forms and listing concerns about corruption and its effects. It expresses the chamber's opinion and urges opposition to policies that benefit special interests and corrupt politicians. It does not create law, change government programs, or require action by other branches; it is a nonbinding statement meant to register the House's position and influence public debate.

Passage rules

As a simple House resolution, it is considered and voted on only in the House of Representatives and does not go to the Senate or the President. It has no force of law and serves only as the House's formal expression of opinion.

This House resolution denounces corruption in all its forms, cites public distrust in government, and criticizes unlimited political spending, revolving-door conflicts, insider trading, foreign gifts, cryptocurrency sales, quid‑pro‑quo policymaking, and pardons tied to large political donations.

It expresses the House's opposition to policies that benefit special interests or corrupt politicians at the expense of the American people.

The resolution is a statement of principles and does not create binding regulatory changes.

Passage5/100

As a simple House resolution it is nonbinding and does not create law; even if adopted by the House it would not 'become law.'

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a straightforward symbolic resolution: it clearly states a position and documents supporting factual claims but contains no legal or programmatic mechanisms, funding, or enforcement provisions.

Contention55/100

Liberals push for strong, specific reforms and enforcement mechanisms.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Likely helpedLikely burdened

These are examples from the analysis, not a ranked list of the most-affected groups.

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitSignals congressional commitment to anticorruption norms, potentially improving public trust in institutions.
  • Potential benefitCould build momentum for future campaign finance, disclosure, and revolving door legislative reforms.
  • Potential benefitReinforces ethical expectations for elected officials, possibly deterring some self-dealing and conflicts of interest.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenAs a non-binding resolution, it produces no immediate legal or regulatory changes.
  • Potential burdenMay function primarily as political messaging, consuming oversight committee time without producing policy.
  • Potential burdenIf followed by restrictive laws, those could increase compliance costs for businesses and nonprofits.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Liberals push for strong, specific reforms and enforcement mechanisms.
Progressive90%

Likely welcomes the resolution as an explicit acknowledgement of systemic corruption problems, especially dark money and revolving doors.

Views it as a positive symbolic step but imperfect because it lacks concrete enforcement or legislative prescriptions.

Expects follow-up bills on campaign finance, ethics, and oversight.

Leans supportive
Centrist70%

Sees the resolution as a reasonable, noncontroversial statement against corruption and a potential bipartisan touchpoint.

Appreciates affirming democratic norms but wants clear, practical next steps rather than only rhetoric.

Will judge favorability by whether it leads to measurable, fiscally sensible reforms and bipartisan oversight.

Leans supportive
Conservative35%

Agrees with condemning corruption in principle but is concerned the resolution could justify restrictions on political donations and free speech.

Worries it may be aimed at political opponents, used to limit lawful campaign activity, or expand executive oversight.

Prefers concrete, neutral anti-corruption measures that protect constitutional speech and equal treatment.

Likely resistant
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Still ahead

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood5/100

As a simple House resolution it is nonbinding and does not create law; even if adopted by the House it would not 'become law.'

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether House leadership will schedule consideration
  • Potential partisan amendments altering tone or support
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

No vote history yet

The bill has not accumulated any surfaced votes yet.

06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Liberals push for strong, specific reforms and enforcement mechanisms.

As a simple House resolution it is nonbinding and does not create law; even if adopted by the House it would not 'become law.'

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill functions as a straightforward symbolic resolution: it clearly states a position and documents supporting factual claims but contains no legal or programmatic mechani…

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