If you’ve been keeping an eye on Washington (and if you live in Lubbock, you probably should), you might have noticed some strong language coming out of Capitol Hill this week. Jodey Arrington, the U.S. Representative from Texas’ 19th District, has stepped into the spotlight by co-sponsoring H.Con.Res.58–a resolution formally condemning socialism and opposing its implementation in the United States.
Arrington issued a statement declaring his commitment to defending American freedom and prosperity from what he described as “destructive far-Left ideologies.”
The Bill at a Glance: What H.Con.Res.58 Says
Introduced on October 24th, 2025 by Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.), H.Con.Res.58 is a concurrent resolution in the 119th Congress that–in its own words–“denounces socialism in all its forms, and opposes the implementation of socialist policies in the United States.”
The bill’s preamble is sweeping: it cites historical examples where socialist ideology, it argues, “collapsed into communist regimes, totalitarian rule, and brutal dictatorships” (mentioning names like Lenin, Stalin, Mao, Castro among others).
As of November 17th, 2025, the House Rules Committee reported H.Res.879 which provided for the consideration of H.Con.Res.58 under a closed rule.
It’s worth noting the resolution does not itself enact any new law or policy–it’s symbolic, a statement of principle and direction.
Why This Matters for Lubbock and Arrington’s Voters
In Lubbock, where independence, entrepreneurship and guarding freedom rank high on the list of values, Arrington’s embrace of this resolution signals something bigger than a policy stance. It’s a message: he believes ideological threats matter, even if they’re not always front page topics in the Hub City.
Arrington’s quote goes bluntly:
Socialism has produced nothing but misery, oppression, and economic ruin everywhere in the world it has been tested. America became the greatest nation on earth because we rejected government control over our lives.
His message resonates with voters who believe in self-reliance rather than top-down control.
And for Lubbock residents who’ve seen policy debates filtered down through groceries, property taxes, and job markets–this is more than rhetoric. It’s positioning.
The Next Steps and What to Watch
While H.Con.Res.58 awaits full House consideration, its introduction and committee movement show Republicans raising the ideological hammer. For Arrington’s constituents, the key questions will be: what happens after the vote? How will these principles get translated into tangible actions?
In Lubbock, expect this to be a talking point through 2026: in town halls, local news, maybe even neighborhood conversations. Because when a local representative throws down in D.C., sometimes the ripple is felt right here at home.
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