Bill · S.Res. 218· Senate(119-SRES-218)

A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.

Age: 54 years

Hawaii

Introduced: 5/13/2025
Last activity: 5/13/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)
Sponsored by: Brian Schatz
Cosponsors: - 26 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution condemns the acceptance of Presidential aircraft or other substantial gifts from foreign governments. It argues that such gifts pose national security and counter-intelligence risks. The text notes that Air Force One contains highly sensitive and classified technologies. It also states that accepting such gifts could unduly influence United States foreign policy. Finally, the resolution asserts that these actions could violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution.

Yes

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The resolution demands explicit Congressional consent for substantial gifts, which increases oversight of presidential actions.
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+5
The resolution aims to protect sensitive technologies and classified information contained in presidential aircraft from security risks.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+4
The resolution seeks to prevent foreign governments from exerting undue influence on United States foreign policy through substantial gifts.