Constitution Index · H.Con.Res. 58 · 2025-10-24

Denouncing the horrors of socialism.

Latest official status (2025-12-01): Received in the Senate.

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Constitutional grade

A

Constitutional

This concurrent resolution is a symbolic expression of congressional opinion. It denounces socialism and opposes socialist policies but does not enact any law, impose any mandate, or restrict any right. It is fully consistent with the Constitution as an exercise of legislative speech and does not infringe on any enumerated powers, rights, or principles of federalism.

Article I, Section 8 Amendment I

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Enumerated powers · passes

The resolution is a non-binding expression of congressional sentiment. It does not exercise any legislative power under Article I, Section 8, nor does it purport to regulate commerce, tax, or spend. As a concurrent resolution, it does not have the force of law and therefore does not exceed enumerated powers. The Constitution does not prohibit Congress from expressing opinions on matters of public policy.

Bill of Rights · passes

The resolution does not restrict speech, press, assembly, religion, or any other right protected by the Bill of Rights. It is itself an exercise of the First Amendment right of members of Congress to petition the government and express views. No individual's rights are abridged by this resolution.

Individual liberty · passes

The resolution imposes no restriction on any person's person, property, speech, labor, or belief. It is purely declaratory and does not command or prohibit any action by any individual. Individual sovereignty remains entirely unaffected.

Decentralization · passes

This resolution does not consolidate decision-making at any level of government. It is a non-binding expression of opinion by the federal legislature and does not preempt state or local authority, nor does it impose any requirement on individuals, families, or communities. All four questions are answered in the negative because no action is being taken that could be handled at a lower level.

Due process and takings · passes

The resolution does not deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, nor does it take any property. It imposes no penalty, fine, or obligation. Due process and takings clauses are not implicated.

Provenance

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459
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