Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Sep 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1490 is a simple House resolution stating the House's position on socialism and election policy; it does not create new law or impose legal requirements. In its text, the House formally condemns and denounces "socialism in all its forms," specifically naming the Democratic Socialists of America, and states opposition to socialist policies in the United States. It also reaffirms support for elections it describes as free, fair, and secure, asserts that American elections should be decided only by American citizens, recommits to upholding the Constitution, and calls for enactment of the SAVE America Act, a separate piece of legislation aimed at election-security measures such as citizenship verification.
Because it is a resolution expressing the House's sentiment rather than a bill, it does not directly regulate any person, business, or government agency, and it carries no enforcement mechanism or funding. Its practical effect is limited to placing the House on record with these political and policy statements, including an endorsement of the SAVE America Act, which would need separate action to become law.
The resolution was introduced by Rep. Jeff Crank on August 27, 2026, referred to the Committees on House Administration and Financial Services, and passed the House on September 1, 2026, by a vote of 220–192, with 2 members voting present. Passage of a simple resolution completes its legislative process; it does not go to the Senate or the President and has no further legislative steps.
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Official summary
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.
Timeline
1 Sep 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1490 do?
- H.Res. 1490 is a simple House resolution stating the House's position on socialism and election policy; it does not create new law or impose legal requirements. In its text, the House formally condemns and denounces "socialism in all its forms," specifically naming the Democratic Socialists of America, and states opposition to socialist policies in the United States. It also reaffirms support for elections it describes as free, fair, and secure, asserts that American elections should be decided only by American citizens, recommits to upholding the Constitution, and calls for enactment of the SAVE America Act, a separate piece of legislation aimed at election-security measures such as citizenship verification. Because it is a resolution expressing the House's sentiment rather than a bill, it does not directly regulate any person, business, or government agency, and it carries no enforcement mechanism or funding. Its practical effect is limited to placing the House on record with these political and policy statements, including an endorsement of the SAVE America Act, which would need separate action to become law. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Jeff Crank on August 27, 2026, referred to the Committees on House Administration and Financial Services, and passed the House on September 1, 2026, by a vote of 220–192, with 2 members voting present. Passage of a simple resolution completes its legislative process; it does not go to the Senate or the President and has no further legislative steps.
- Has H.Res. 1490 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1490. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1490?
- H.Res. 1490 was sponsored by Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] (R-CO), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1490?
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (1 Sep 2026).
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