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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.

5/24/2025, 3:33 AM

Summary of Bill SRES 244

The bill, S. Res. 244 from the 119th Congress introduced on May 21, 2025, affirms that the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the government of Qatar without explicit consent from Congress is considered illegal under the Foreign Emoluments Clause. It further withholds the Senate's consent for such acceptance and transfer, and demands the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government.

Current Status of Bill SRES 244

Bill SRES 244 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2025. Bill SRES 244 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 21, 2025.  Bill SRES 244's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3065-3066) as of May 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 244

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 244

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill 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.
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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