SRES244-119

In Committee

Affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the Government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the Government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the Government of Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government.

119th Congress Introduced May 21, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This bill, Affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign
Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the Government of
Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the
consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the Government of
Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or
entities under his control from the Government of Qatar to the permanent control of the
United States Government., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors. The main policy domain is Defense, Foreign Policy, Government Operations.

Who Benefits and How

defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.

Who Bears the Burden and How

federal implementing agencies, defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.

Key Provisions

  • Section S1: That the Senate— affirms that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States renders the acceptance and...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

This bill, Affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the Government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the Government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the Government of Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Key Policy Areas

Defense, Foreign Policy, Government Operations

Primary Purpose

This bill, Affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the Government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the Government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the Government of Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors.

Policy Domains

Defense Foreign Policy Government Operations

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors:
Identified Costs
  • federal implementing agencies
  • defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors
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federal implementing agencies:
defense agencies, service members, and defense contractors:

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
May 21, 2025

Mr. Blumenthal submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Defense Foreign Policy Government Operations
Actor Mappings
"federal_implementing_agencies"
→ Federal agencies assigned duties by the bill

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