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US SRes242

US SRes242
A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.


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Introduced
05/21/2025
In Committee
05/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.

AI Summary

This resolution condemns President Donald J. Trump's private business agreements with foreign governments, asserting that these deals create unacceptable conflicts of interest and violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution. The resolution specifically highlights several business ventures involving the Trump Organization, including a LIV Golf tournament at Trump National Doral Resort, planned hotels and golf courses in Oman and Serbia, and a $5.5 billion deal with Qatari and Saudi Arabian entities. The Foreign Emoluments Clause, included by the Founders to ensure presidential loyalty to the nation, prohibits the president from accepting gifts, payments, or benefits from foreign governments without Congressional consent. The resolution demands that any proceeds from these agreements be transferred to the U.S. Government and condemns these business transactions as potentially undermining public trust and the integrity of the presidential office by creating the potential for undue foreign influence on U.S. policy.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064) (on 05/21/2025)

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