Washington, Jan 2 (NationPress) A new bill has been proposed in the US Congress aimed at officially designating the first week of November as Anti-Communism Week and requesting an annual presidential proclamation to honor victims of communist regimes around the globe, as revealed in a recent press announcement.

Put forth by Senator Rick Scott in the Senate, the legislation seeks to mark the dates from November 2 to 8 each year as Anti-Communism Week. The proposal also urges the President to issue a yearly proclamation encouraging Americans to observe this week.

Scott emphasized that this legislation serves to commemorate the victims of communist regimes and to strengthen the core American values of freedom and liberty. He remarked that communism has resulted in extensive suffering and loss of life wherever it has been implemented.

“Communism stands as one of the most devastating and lethal ideologies in human history, causing the suffering and deaths of millions while oppressing freedom wherever it manifests,” Scott remarked. “As a nation founded on liberty and individual freedoms, we must never forget these atrocities or permit perilous ideals to be repackaged, glorified, or marketed to future generations.”

He further stated that the establishment of Anti-Communism Week would act as a reminder of what he described as a brutal ideology. Moreover, it would reaffirm America’s dedication to freedom and opportunity.

Senator Marsha Blackburn, a co-sponsor of the legislation, asserted that the measure is crucial for honoring those who endured hardships under communist rule.

“Communism has claimed over 100 million lives by stifling freedom, erasing faith, and dismantling the prosperity that arises from diligent work,” Blackburn stated. “The Anti-Communism Week Act would establish November 2 through 8 as a period to honor those victims, stand resolutely for liberty, and ensure this destructive ideology is relegated to the annals of history.”

Companion legislation has also been introduced in the House of Representatives, spearheaded by Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar.

Salazar pointed out that many Americans, particularly the youth, are becoming increasingly unaware of the history surrounding communist regimes.

“Communism has left a legacy of death, suffering, and devastated nations globally, from Cuba to China, from Venezuela to North Korea,” Salazar noted. “Too many Americans, especially in our educational institutions, are now dangerously ignorant of the actual history and true horrors associated with these failed systems.”

She believes the bill will create a formal opportunity for public education while also honoring those who perished under communist governments.

“I take pride in leading the Anti-Communism Week bill, which officially designates a week dedicated to reaffirming America’s commitment to freedom, educating our youth about the dire consequences of communist ideology, and honoring the memory of the millions who suffered under it,” Salazar stated. “If we lose sight of history, we risk repeating it. This week isn’t merely symbolic; it’s a vital stand for liberty and truth.”

The legislation builds upon a proclamation made earlier this year by President Donald Trump declaring Anti-Communism Week. Proponents of the bill assert that this new measure will solidify that observance within federal law.

The bill details congressional findings regarding the impact of communism, stating that communist regimes have caused over 100 million deaths worldwide. It claims these regimes have sought to stifle freedom, erase faith, and deny fundamental human dignity, while cautioning against what it describes as renewed attempts to rebrand communist ideals under new names and slogans.

This measure aims to amend Title 36 of the United States Code to formally acknowledge Anti-Communism Week. It does not establish new federal programs or funding but requests that the President issue an annual proclamation and encourages public observances and educational initiatives during the week.

Anti-communism has long influenced US politics and foreign policy, particularly during the Cold War, when the United States confronted the Soviet Union and its allies. This period shaped American security strategy, diplomacy, and global alliances for decades.

Even after the conclusion of the Cold War, US leaders have continued to frame relationships with nations such as Cuba, North Korea, China, and Venezuela through ideological and strategic competition. In recent times, discussions regarding communism and socialism have resurfaced in domestic politics, revealing sharp divisions over government roles, economic policies, and individual freedoms.