Communist Control Act of 2026

HR 10501 amends the Communist Control Act of 1954 to explicitly classify the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) as a communist political party under federal law. By adding the DSA and any successor organizations to the statutory list of banned entities, the bill subjects the group to existing restrictions on membership in government positions and other legal penalties associated with designated communist parties. This legislative change directly affects members and leaders of the DSA by potentially disqualifying them from holding public office or serving in certain federal roles.