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Republican-led House resolution targets Democratic Socialists of America
8/30/2026, 2:48:10 AM
Core Event: Measure condemning DSA introduced in the House
Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colo., introduced a resolution on Thursday that formally condemns socialism in all its forms and specifically denounces the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA). The measure calls for the SAVE Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, and highlights DSA support for extending voting rights to non-citizens, permanent residents, incarcerated people and those with criminal convictions. Crank said the bill is intended to force moderate House Democrats to take a public stance against the DSA.
Background & Context: DSA’s recent electoral momentum and platform
A Brookings Institution analysis released on August 12 reported that 123 candidates endorsed or recommended by national, state or local DSA chapters won primaries in the current cycle, most for local or state offices. The DSA’s national program calls for eliminating private property, expanding voting rights to non-citizens, and restructuring the federal judiciary. The resolution references New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s 2023 mayoral victory as a sign of the DSA’s growing influence.
Official Statements & Responses: Crank’s characterization of the DSA
Crank described the DSA as “anti-American” and “anti-Constitution,” arguing that its members are hostile to free speech and, in his view, sometimes anti-Semitic in their criticism of Israel after the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. He linked DSA policy proposals to historical communist regimes, asserting that socialism has repeatedly failed in the United States and abroad. Crank also pointed to DSA co-chair Melat Kiros, who won a Colorado primary in July, noting her past comments that compared 9/11 to Maoist atrocities.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I keep hearing people like Hakeem Jeffries and others in the Congress saying that they oppose the DSA. Let's see if they're willing to vote for a resolution that would oppose them,” — Rep. Jeff Crank
- “I would almost say the DSA in some ways is the marriage between socialism, the traditional socialism of Bernie Sanders, and the anti-Semitism of this sort of radical Arab movement,” — Rep. Jeff Crank
- “DSA CO-CHAIR PUSHES BACK ON SOVIET UNION COMPARISONS, WANTS PRISONS TO BE 'LESS NECESSARY' "You're seeing socialism at its worst in places like New York with Mamdani who's saying, 'Well, I am just going to tax anybody who has a big house here,'" Crank said.” — Rep. Jeff Crank
- “Inevitable in the sense that we destabilized a lot of the Middle East, which led people to believe that another act of violence was the only response. And again, just like I said before, our responsibility is to get rid of those conditions that lead to violence in the first place,” — Melat Kiros
What’s Next: Committee review and anticipated vote
The resolution is scheduled for consideration by the House Rules Committee on the upcoming Monday. Crank told Fox News Digital that a vote on the measure is likely to occur sometime the following week.
