A resolution to urge the Trump-Vance Administration to cease and desist from their radical policies of state socialism, including the partial nationalization of Intel Corporation, and encourage the federal government to refrain from any further nationalization of private corporations, so that free market capitalism may flourish in Michigan and across the United States.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 16 co-sponsors

Non-binding resolution opposing federal partial nationalization of private corporations, urging no further state socialism to protect free-market innovation and Michigan industries

referred to Committee on Government Operations

Summary — HR 168

Title: A resolution to urge the Trump‑Vance Administration to cease and desist from their radical policies of state socialism, including the partial nationalization of Intel Corporation, and encourage the federal government to refrain from any further nationalization of private corporations, so that free market capitalism may flourish in Michigan and across the United States.
Classification: Resolution (non‑binding)
Introduced: September 3, 2025
Current status: Referred to Committee on Government Operations (9/10/2025)
Related: HR 598 (companion), HR 1110 (companion)

Main purpose and intent

HR 168 is a non‑binding resolution that expresses the sponsoring chamber’s opposition to government nationalization of private corporations. It specifically criticizes a reported partial nationalization of Intel Corporation by the “Trump‑Vance Administration” and urges federal policymakers to refrain from further nationalization or other “state socialism” measures. The stated intent is to defend free‑market capitalism and protect sectors important to the sponsoring jurisdiction (e.g., Michigan’s manufacturing, automotive, and advanced technology industries).

Key provisions

Finds and declares (preamble) that:

Free enterprise and market competition drive innovation and prosperity.
The reported partial nationalization of Intel is a dangerous precedent that could chill investment and undermine private enterprise.
State socialism shifts decision‑making from private actors to government officials and harms economic vitality.

Resolves to:

Urge the Trump‑Vance Administration to cease and desist from policies characterized as state socialism, including the partial nationalization of Intel.
Encourage the federal government to refrain from any further nationalization of private corporations so that innovation, competition, and prosperity can continue.
Direct that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the President, Vice President, Congressional leaders, and members of the Michigan congressional delegation.

Who is affected

Primary: The resolution targets federal executive policy and federal decisionmakers; it expresses concern on behalf of the sponsoring body and constituents (notably Michigan businesses and workers).

Secondary: Private corporations (illustrated by Intel) and investors, who may be affected politically and rhetorically by the resolution’s message.

Practical effect: Symbolic—does not create legal obligations or change federal law or policy by itself.

Procedural and timeline notes

Introduced 9/3/2025 and referred to the Committee on Government Operations (9/10/2025).

As a resolution, it follows internal legislative procedures for adoption or referral; if adopted, the primary formal action is transmission of copies to the listed federal officials.

Related companion measures (HR 598, HR 1110) suggest parallel or supportive efforts in other chambers or jurisdictions.

Potential impacts

Symbolic political pressure on federal policymakers and an expression of the sponsoring body’s policy preferences.

May influence public debate, stakeholder statements, and constituent communications to federal representatives.

No direct legal or regulatory effect; any actual change to federal policy would require executive action or binding federal legislation.