Senate Simple Resolution 289
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that socialism poses a significant threat to freedom, liberty, and economic prosperity.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 29, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
289
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that (1) Marxism and socialism are failed ideologies; and (2) socialism poses a significant threat to freedom, liberty, and economic prosperity.
July 29, 2019
07/29/2019
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5148-5149; text: CR S5148)
07/29/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:18 PM