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.

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Summary of Bill SRES 219

This bill, designated as S.Res. 219 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 13, 2025, is a resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to initiate a civil action on behalf of the United States Senate. The purpose of the resolution is to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause, specifically found in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the U.S. Constitution.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 219

Bill SRES 219 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2025. Bill SRES 219 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 13, 2025. Bill SRES 219's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S2898) as of May 13, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill 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.