Richard McCormick (R-GA)
Communist Control Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is titled the Communist Control Act of 2026. It was introduced in the House of Representatives by Mr. McCormick, along with Mr. Fuller and Mrs. Harshbarger. The purpose of the bill is to amend the Communist Control Act of 1954. Specifically, it provides that the Democratic Socialists of America shall be treated like the Communist Party of the United States of America. The bill was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who it would affect, and how
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- 9/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Clay FullerRepublican · Georgia
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Keith SelfRepublican · Texas