Bill · H.R. 3405· House(119-HR-3405)
Suspending Transfer of Property for Improper Trump Use Act
- Introduced
- 5/14/2025
- Last activity
- 5/14/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Gregory Meeks
- Cosponsors
- - 29 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Suspending Transfer of Property for Improper Trump Use Act," requires the Secretary of State to provide specific documentation to Congress. The Secretary must furnish various communication records, including Signal chats and email records, regarding an aircraft transfer from Qatar to the United States Government intended for an entity controlled by President Trump. Additionally, the Secretary must submit a report detailing negotiations and any promises made to Qatar. The bill also includes a prohibition on using Federal funds to support or execute the transfer of aircraft from a foreign government to the U.S. Government, the President, or the Presidential Library of President Trump.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill mandates the disclosure of various communication records to increase transparency regarding aircraft transfers.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+1
The bill prohibits the use of federal funds for specific aircraft transfers, which could prevent certain expenditures.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1
By prohibiting federal funds for specific transfers, it implements a level of fiscal oversight.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires the Secretary of State to provide a wide range of documents, including Signal chats, audio recordings, and meeting notes, which may provide clarity on the aircraft transfer (Section 2).
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Detailed Oversight of Negotiations: The Act mandates a report that includes descriptions of promises made to Qatar and any negotiations with private sector entities regarding contracts related to the transfer (Section 3).
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Legal Accountability: The report must include information regarding the legal review conducted by the Secretary concerning the potential or completed transfer (Section 3).
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Prevention of Federal Fund Usage: The bill prohibits Federal funds from being used to support, facilitate, or execute the transfer of aircraft owned by a foreign government to the President or the Presidential Library of President Trump (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces Government Spending+1
- 6/10/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 5/19/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 5/15/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 5/14/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 18 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Nikki BudzinskiDemocrat · Illinois
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Jim CostaDemocrat · California
Joe CourtneyDemocrat · Connecticut
Sean CastenDemocrat · Illinois
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Madeleine DeanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Al GreenDemocrat · Texas
Josh GottheimerDemocrat · New Jersey
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Chrissy HoulahanDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Marcy KapturDemocrat · Ohio
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Greg LandsmanDemocrat · Ohio
Jerrold NadlerDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Chellie PingreeDemocrat · Maine
Brad ShermanDemocrat · California
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey