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DemocratBill · S.Res. 242· Senate(119-SRES-242)

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.

Rep. Blumenthal
Age: 80 years
Connecticut
Introduced
5/21/2025
Last activity
5/21/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064)
Sponsored by
Richard Blumenthal
Cosponsors
None
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 private business agreements made by President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments. It asserts that these deals pose unacceptable conflicts of interest and violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution. The resolution notes several specific deals involving entities in Oman, Serbia, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. It further claims that these transactions could unduly influence United States foreign policy. Finally, the resolution demands that any proceeds from these agreements be transferred to the United States Government.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+8

    The resolution aims to uphold public trust and transparency regarding the President's financial conflicts of interest.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+5

    The resolution seeks to redirect foreign business proceeds to the U.S. government treasury.

  • Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+5

    The resolution aims to prevent foreign influence that could compromise U.S. foreign policy integrity.

The opposite

  • Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-5

    The resolution targets the recovery of proceeds from high-value private business agreements.

  • Would the very wealthiest people be better off under this?-5

    The resolution targets the recovery of proceeds from high-value private business agreements.

  • Would billionaires be better off under this?-5

    The resolution targets the recovery of proceeds from high-value private business agreements.