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DemocratBill · S.Res. 244· Senate(119-SRES-244)

A resolution affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the government of Qatar to the permanent control of 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 S3065-3066)
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 addresses the reported plan for President Donald J. Trump to accept a Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the Government of Qatar. The resolution asserts that accepting such a plane without congressional consent constitutes an illegal emolument under the Constitution. It seeks to withhold Senate consent for the acceptance or transfer of the aircraft due to national security and taxpayer concerns. Additionally, the resolution demands that any such plane received by the President or his controlled entities be transferred to the permanent control of the United States Government.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7

    The resolution seeks to uphold the Foreign Emoluments Clause to ensure presidential loyalty to the public interest.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5

    The resolution aims to prevent billion-dollar taxpayer costs associated with retrofitting the aircraft.

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

    By opposing the high cost of retrofitting a foreign jet, it promotes more responsible use of public funds.

The opposite

  • Would billionaires be better off under this?-5

    The resolution demands that any aircraft received be transferred to the U.S. Government rather than to a private presidential library.