Bill · S.Res. 219· Senate(119-SRES-219)

A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the United States Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.

Age: 80 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 5/13/2025
Last activity: 5/13/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2898)
Sponsored by: Richard Blumenthal
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

Law

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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 directs the Senate Legal Counsel to file a civil action in the name of the United States Senate. The purpose of this action is to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution. The resolution targets specific emoluments involving President Donald J. Trump, including a plane from the government of Qatar and funds related to the MGX Fund-Binance deal. It seeks to enjoin the President from accepting such gifts or titles from foreign states without congressional consent.

Yes

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+6
The bill seeks to uphold the Foreign Emoluments Clause to prevent undisclosed foreign influence on the presidency.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The resolution seeks to use congressional authority to restrict the President's ability to accept foreign gifts.
Would high-income households be better off under this?+2
The enforcement of constitutional standards may impact how high-income political figures manage foreign assets.