Denouncing the horrors of socialism.

10/4/2024, 7:42 PM

This concurrent resolution denounces socialism and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 9, also known as "Denouncing the horrors of socialism," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that aims to condemn the negative impacts of socialism on society. The resolution highlights the historical and contemporary examples of countries that have implemented socialist policies and the resulting economic hardships, political repression, and human rights violations that have occurred.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting individual freedoms, free markets, and democracy as essential components of a prosperous and just society. It calls on the US government to reject socialist ideologies and policies that undermine these principles and to instead promote policies that support economic growth, innovation, and individual liberty.

Furthermore, the resolution recognizes the contributions of immigrants who have fled socialist regimes in search of freedom and opportunity in the United States. It reaffirms the commitment of the US to upholding the values of democracy, capitalism, and individual rights that have made the country a beacon of hope for people around the world. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 9 serves as a statement of opposition to socialism and a reaffirmation of the principles that have guided the United States as a free and prosperous nation.
Congress
118

Number
HCONRES - 9

Introduced on
2023-01-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/7/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This concurrent resolution denounces socialism and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.

Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 9, also known as "Denouncing the horrors of socialism," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that aims to condemn the negative impacts of socialism on society. The resolution highlights the historical and contemporary examples of countries that have implemented socialist policies and the resulting economic hardships, political repression, and human rights violations that have occurred.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of protecting individual freedoms, free markets, and democracy as essential components of a prosperous and just society. It calls on the US government to reject socialist ideologies and policies that undermine these principles and to instead promote policies that support economic growth, innovation, and individual liberty.

Furthermore, the resolution recognizes the contributions of immigrants who have fled socialist regimes in search of freedom and opportunity in the United States. It reaffirms the commitment of the US to upholding the values of democracy, capitalism, and individual rights that have made the country a beacon of hope for people around the world. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 9 serves as a statement of opposition to socialism and a reaffirmation of the principles that have guided the United States as a free and prosperous nation.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedDenouncing the horrors of socialism.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact
Economic theory
Political movements and philosophies

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/6/2023

This concurrent resolution denounces socialism and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.


Latest Action2/7/2023
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.