Communist Control Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
H.R. 10501, the Communist Control Act of 2026, would amend a 1954 law. Specifically, it proposes to treat the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in the same way the Communist Party of the United States of America is treated under the original act. This would be done by adding the DSA to the list of organizations designated as Communist organizations, and also including any successors of the DSA in this designation.
The bill directly affects the Democratic Socialists of America by changing its legal classification within the framework of the Communist Control Act of 1954. The act would also apply to any potential successor organizations to the DSA.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative Rich McCormick. It has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been considered by the full House or the Senate.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10501 do?
- H.R. 10501, the Communist Control Act of 2026, would amend a 1954 law. Specifically, it proposes to treat the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in the same way the Communist Party of the United States of America is treated under the original act. This would be done by adding the DSA to the list of organizations designated as Communist organizations, and also including any successors of the DSA in this designation. The bill directly affects the Democratic Socialists of America by changing its legal classification within the framework of the Communist Control Act of 1954. The act would also apply to any potential successor organizations to the DSA. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 17, 2026, by Representative Rich McCormick. It has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet been considered by the full House or the Senate.
- Has H.R. 10501 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10501. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10501?
- H.R. 10501 was sponsored by Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7] (R-GA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10501?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (17 Sep 2026).
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