Bill119th CongressFiled May 21, 2025International Affairs
S.Res. 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.
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What it does
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What just happenedMay 21, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3065-3066)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 21, 2025
- May 21, 2025IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3065-3066)
- May 21, 2025IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate