H. Res. 1490 (119th)Bill Overview

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

Simple ResolutionGovernment Operations and Politics|Government Operations and Politics
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Republican
Introduced
Aug 27, 2026
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Bill Text
Current stageCommittee

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case…

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01 · The brief
Simple ResolutionWhat this resolution actually does

This resolution is a non-binding statement adopted by the House of Representatives that condemns socialism and urges specific election security measures. It does not create new law or change legal rights; it expresses the House's views and calls for action by Congress or other authorities. The text reaffirms support for citizen-only voting, urges enactment of the SAVE America Act, and restates support for free, fair, and secure elections. As a simple House resolution, it applies only to the House and does not go to the President.

This House resolution condemns socialism in all forms, singles out the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), and opposes implementing socialist policies in the United States.

It affirms support for secure, citizen-only elections and calls for enactment of the SAVE America Act to verify citizenship and prevent noncitizen voting.

The text cites historical harms allegedly caused by socialism and recent examples of noncitizen voter registrations.

Passage0/100

This is a House simple resolution (non‑binding); it does not become law even if passed by the House.

CredibilityPartially aligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill clearly communicates its declaratory purpose and situates that purpose with several referenced examples and existing programs. It functions primarily as an expression of the House's stance and a political-advocacy instrument to urge enactment of specific legislation.

Contention78/100

Left sees voter-suppression risk; right emphasizes election integrity.

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Likely benefits vs burdens50% / 50%
Federal agenciesFederal agencies

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

Likely helped
  • Potential benefitSignals congressional opposition to socialist policies, potentially shaping public debate and policy priorities.
  • Federal agenciesSupports passage of the SAVE America Act, potentially increasing federal-state use of SAVE verification.
  • Potential benefitEndorses photo identification requirements, which supporters argue increases election integrity and public confidence.
Likely burdened
  • Potential burdenSymbolic condemnation may stigmatize political association and chill expressive freedoms for some groups.
  • Federal agenciesPromoting federal verification systems could shift election administration authority from states to federal databases.
  • Potential burdenPhoto ID and verification laws may disproportionately burden low-income, elderly, and minority voters.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Left sees voter-suppression risk; right emphasizes election integrity.
Progressive15%

Likely views the resolution as politically motivated and stigmatizing of ideological dissent.

Skeptical of claims about widespread noncitizen voting and concerned that the SAVE Act could suppress eligible voters.

Likely resistant
Centrist50%

Sees merit in protecting election integrity but finds partisan language and broad condemnation of an ideology unhelpful.

Wants evidence-based approaches and carefully designed verification to avoid disenfranchisement.

Split reaction
Conservative85%

Likely strongly supports the resolution as a defense against socialist influence and as a push for stricter election verification.

Views the SAVE America Act endorsement as a practical step to prevent noncitizen voting.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

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Passage likelihood0/100

This is a House simple resolution (non‑binding); it does not become law even if passed by the House.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the House majority will prioritize a symbolic resolution
  • Committee action and whether it reaches the floor
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

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06 · Go deeper

Go deeper than the headline read.

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Left sees voter-suppression risk; right emphasizes election integrity.

This is a House simple resolution (non‑binding); it does not become law even if passed by the House.

Unlocked analysis

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill clearly communicates its declaratory purpose and situates that purpose with several referenced examples and existing programs. It functions primarily as an expression…

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