US: A measure to establish Anti-Communism Week is introduced by Congress
US: 2 According to a news release, legislation has been presented in the US Congress to establish Anti-Communism Week during the first week of November and to request an annual presidential proclamation commemorating victims of communist governments across the globe.
The measure, which was introduced by Senator Rick Scott in the Senate, would designate November 2–8 of each year as Anti-Communism Week. Additionally, the resolution requests that the President make an annual proclamation encouraging Americans to celebrate the week.
According to Scott, the purpose of the Act is to uphold American ideals of liberty and independence while also honoring the victims of communist governments. He said that wherever communism has expanded, it has resulted in a great deal of misery and fatalities.
According to Scott, “communism is one of the most deadly and destructive ideologies in human history, responsible for the suffering and deaths of millions while crushing freedom wherever it takes hold.” “We must never forget these atrocities or permit perilous ideas to be repackaged, idealized, or sold to future generations as a country built on liberty and individual freedoms.”
Declaring Anti-Communism Week, according to Scott, would act as a reminder of what he called a vicious philosophy. Additionally, he argued, it will reinforce America’s dedication to opportunity and freedom.
The proposal is necessary to remember individuals who suffered under communist tyranny, according to Senator Marsha Blackburn, one of the bill’s co-sponsors.
According to Blackburn, “communism has claimed over 100 million lives by suppressing freedom, erasing faith, and destroying the prosperity that comes from hard work.” According to the Anti-Communism Week Act, November 2–8 would be set aside as a time to remember those who lost their lives, defend freedom, and make sure that this divisive ideology is consigned to the dustbin of history.
The House of Representatives has received companion legislation. Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar is in charge of it.
Many Americans, according to Salazar, do longer comprehend the background of communist governments. This is particularly true for younger individuals, she noted.
“From Cuba to China, from Venezuela to North Korea, communism has left a trail of death, suffering, and shattered nations across the globe,” Salazar said. “Too many Americans are now dangerously ignorant of the real history and real horrors behind these failed systems, especially in our schools.”
According to her, the law would establish a designated period for public education. Additionally, it would pay tribute to those who perished during communist rule.
Salazar stated, “I’m proud to lead the Anti-Communism Week bill, which formally designates a week when we will reaffirm America’s commitment to freedom, educate our youth about the deadly consequences of communist ideology, and honor the memory of the tens of millions who have died under it.” We run the danger of repeating history if we lose sight of it. This week is not only symbolic; it is an essential stance for truth and freedom.
The bill expands upon President Donald Trump’s declaration of Anti-Communism Week earlier this year. The proposed legislation, according to the bill’s supporters, would permanently establish that observance in federal law.
The law summarizes the conclusions reached by Congress about the effects of communism. It claims that communist governments have killed over 100 million people globally. It claims that such governments aimed to deny fundamental human dignity, eradicate religion, and stifle freedom. Additionally, it issues a warning against what it characterizes as fresh attempts to reframe communist concepts using other names and catchphrases.
The bill would formally commemorate Anti-Communism Week by amending Title 36 of the US Code. It doesn’t produce additional government cash or initiatives. Rather, it promotes public observances and educational events throughout the week and asks the President to make an annual proclamation.
US politics and international policy have long been influenced by anti-communism, particularly during the Cold War when the US faced off against the Soviet Union and its allies. For many years, that era had an impact on US foreign policy, diplomacy, and security strategy.
US administrations have used ideological and geopolitical rivalry to shape their ties with nations like China, Venezuela, North Korea, and Cuba even after the Cold War ended. With stark differences over the role of government, economic policy, and individual freedom, discussions over communism and socialism have again revived in domestic politics in recent years.