A resolution 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.

Richard Blumenthal

Democrat · CT · Senator

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No cosponsors on record. Bills can pass without cosponsors — this often means the sponsor introduced the bill alone, either because it's a messaging bill, a chairman's mark, or simply early in the legislative cycle.

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3065-3066)

2025-05-21

Source: Congress.gov

This resolution argues that accepting a plane from Qatar's government would violate the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause, which bars the president from receiving gifts from foreign governments without Congress's permission, and demands that any such plane be transferred to permanent U.S. government control instead. The resolution asserts that President Trump cannot legally accept or keep such a gift and calls on the Senate to formally withhold approval for the transfer. The measure has been referred to the Senate committee that handles homeland security and governmental affairs.

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