Full Title To amend the Communist Control Act of 1954 to provide that the Democratic Socialists of America shall be treated like the Communist Party of the United States of America, and for other purposes. Sponsors Richard McCormick(GA) Cosponsors Clay Fuller (GA); Diana Harshbarger (TN)
Support legislation to amend the Communist Control Act of 1954 so the Democratic Socialists of America is treated like the Communist Party of the United States of America.
Occurrences
Evidence
verified · Source version 90468 · locator 482
Mr. McCormick (for himself, Mr. Fuller, and Mrs. Harshbarger) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
verified · Source version 90465 · locator 1425
Bill Version Introduced in House (IH)
verified · Source version 90465 · locator 1742
Cosponsors Clay Fuller (GA); Diana Harshbarger (TN)
verified · Source version 90470 · locator 2962
The Communist Control Act of 2026 expands the existing law by expressly adding the Democratic Socialists of America and successor organizations.
Assessments
The commitment was to support legislation amending the Communist Control Act to include the Democratic Socialists of America, not necessarily to secure enactment. Verified evidence shows Fuller was a cosponsor/original supporter of H.R. 10501, and the bill substance matches the promised legislation. Because his support occurred during the relevant House term, the action commitment is delivered in the same term. Enactment of the broader policy outcome is not shown, but that is beyond the specific support-legislation promise judged here.