# 119-sres-548: A resolution denouncing the horrors of authoritarianism.

119-sres-548, A resolution denouncing the horrors of authoritarianism., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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- As of: 2026-08-11
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-548
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution denouncing the horrors of authoritarianism.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-12-17
- Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Denouncing authoritarianism** is the core aim of this Senate resolution. It would oppose the adoption of authoritarian policies in the United States and warn that concentrating power and eroding checks and balances has repeatedly led democracies into repression, economic collapse, and poor public health. - Families and children: cites research linking authoritarian rule with worse health outcomes — including lower life expectancy and higher infant mortality — risks that hit households and kids. - Democratic institutions: reaffirms the Constitution’s separation of powers and the First Amendment, and condemns tactics that strip courts of independence, silence the press, and imprison political opponents. - Economic and security concerns: points to examples in Venezuela, Turkey, and Russia — where leaders dismantled institutions, repressed opponents, and presided over economic or humanitarian collapse or aggression — to argue authoritarianism harms prosperity and stability.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-12-17T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-5238: For Our Republic Act
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-sres-548 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/548)

## Related
- [119-s-891: Bipartisan Health Care Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-891)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-5238: For Our Republic Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5238)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-548 (as of 2026-08-11).