Bill Summary
The Concurrent Resolution denounces socialism and its historical implications, emphasizing its association with totalitarian regimes and widespread atrocities. It cites various historical figures and events, highlighting the negative consequences of socialist policies, such as famine, mass murders, and the collapse of economies. The resolution references historical leaders like Thomas Jefferson and James Madison to argue for the sanctity of individual rights and property, asserting that socialism contradicts the foundational principles of the United States. Ultimately, the resolution calls for Congress to officially oppose all forms of socialism and resist its implementation in the U.S.
Possible Impacts
The concurrent resolution denouncing socialism may have several effects on individuals and society at large. Here are three potential examples:
1. **Political Discourse and Polarization**: The resolution could exacerbate political polarization in the U.S. by framing socialism in a highly negative light. This could lead to increased tensions between those who advocate for social welfare programs or policies perceived as socialist and those who oppose them. Individuals who support progressive policies might feel vilified or marginalized, while opponents may feel emboldened to voice their criticisms more aggressively.
2. **Impact on Policy Making**: The resolution may influence lawmakers' decisions regarding social programs and economic policies. For instance, proposals for universal healthcare, increased minimum wage, or expanded social safety nets could face greater opposition, as lawmakers may be hesitant to be associated with policies labeled as "socialist." This could affect millions of individuals who rely on such services for their health, security, and economic stability.
3. **Public Perception and Stigmatization**: The resolution could shape public perception of individuals and movements advocating for social reforms. People who identify as socialists or support socialist policies may face stigmatization or backlash, leading to social ostracism or discrimination. This could discourage open dialogue about economic disparities and limit the participation of those advocating for change in political processes and community discussions.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 21 Introduced in Senate (IS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. CON. RES. 21
Denouncing the horrors of socialism.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 3, 2025
Mr. Scott of Florida submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Denouncing the horrors of socialism.
Whereas socialist ideology necessitates a concentration of power that has, time
and time again, collapsed into communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and
brutal dictatorships;
Whereas socialism has repeatedly led to famine and mass murders, and the killing
of over 100,000,000 people worldwide;
Whereas many of the greatest crimes in history were committed by socialist
ideologues, including Vladimir Lenin, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, Fidel
Castro, Pol Pot, Kim Jong Il, Kim Jong Un, Daniel Ortega, Hugo Chavez,
and Nicolas Maduro;
Whereas tens of millions died in the Bolshevik Revolution, at least 10,000,000
people were sent to the gulags in the Union of Soviet Socialist
Republics, and millions more starved in the Terror-Famine (Holodomor) in
Ukraine;
Whereas between 15,000,000 and 55,000,000 people starved to death in the wake of
famine and devastation caused by the Great Leap Forward in China;
Whereas the socialist experiment in Cambodia led to the killing fields in which
over a million people were gruesomely murdered;
Whereas up to 3,500,000 people have starved in North Korea, dividing a land of
freedom from a land of destitution;
Whereas the Castro regime in Cuba expropriated the land of Cuban farmers and the
businesses of Cuban entrepreneurs, stealing their possessions and their
livelihoods, and exiling millions with nothing but the clothes on their
backs;
Whereas the implementation of socialism in Venezuela has turned a once-
prosperous country into a failed State with the highest rate of
inflation in the world;
Whereas President Thomas Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of
Independence, wrote, ``To take from one, because it is thought that his
own industry and that of his fathers has acquired too much, in order to
spare to others, who, or whose fathers have not exercised equal industry
and skill, is to violate arbitrarily the first principle of association,
the guarantee to every one of a free exercise of his industry, and the
fruits acquired by it'';
Whereas President James Madison, the ``Father of the Constitution'', wrote that
it ``is not a just government, nor is property secure under it, where
the property which a man has in his personal safety and personal
liberty, is violated by arbitrary seizures of one class of citizens for
the service of the rest''; and
Whereas the United States was founded on the belief in the sanctity of the
individual, to which the collectivistic system of socialism in all of
its forms is fundamentally and necessarily opposed: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That Congress denounces socialism in all its forms, and opposes the
implementation of socialist policies in the United States.
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