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HRES 1028ReferredFederalhouse

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States must act urgently to end the political and economic dominance of billionaire oligarchs, halt the corporate subsidies and tax advantages that fortify their power, and reinvest in the needs of the American people to defend democracy from authoritarianism.

Introduced January 30, 2026Last action January 30, 2026
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Plain-English Summary

This is a "sense of the House" resolution, which means it is a formal statement expressing the opinion or position of the House of Representatives — but it does not create new laws, change existing policies, or require any specific government action. Think of it as an official declaration of values or priorities rather than binding legislation.

The resolution calls on the United States to take action against what it describes as the excessive political and economic power held by extremely wealthy individuals (referred to as "billionaire oligarchs"). It expresses the view that certain corporate tax breaks and government subsidies unfairly benefit the ultra-wealthy and that this concentration of power poses a threat to democracy. The resolution argues that resources currently benefiting the very rich should instead be redirected toward the everyday needs of ordinary Americans.

Because this is only a sense of Congress resolution, it directly affects no one in a legal or financial sense. No taxes are changed, no programs are created or cut, and no one's rights are altered. It simply puts on record that a group of House members holds these particular views. For any of the ideas mentioned to become law, entirely separate legislation would need to be introduced, debated, and passed.

The bill has been referred to several House committees — including Judiciary, Ways and Means, and Financial Services — which reflects the broad range of policy areas it touches on, such as taxes, elections, education, and corporate regulation. However, referral to committee is a routine procedural step and does not guarantee further action will be taken.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

January 30, 2026

Sponsor

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Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]DMI

Committees

the Judiciary

Legislative History

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 30, 2026

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 30, 2026

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 30, 2026

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 30, 2026

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 30, 2026

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 30, 2026

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Ways and Means, Education and Workforce, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jan 30, 2026

Submitted in House

Jan 30, 2026

Submitted in House

Jan 30, 2026