A resolution directing the Senate Legal Counsel to bring a civil action in the name of the Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause contained in clause 8 of section 9 of article I of the Constitution of the United States.
This resolution directs the Senate Legal Counsel to file a lawsuit on behalf of the Senate to enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution, which prohibits the President from accepting gifts or payments from foreign governments without Congressional approval. The bill specifically targets alleged violations by President Donald J. Trump, citing instances such as accepting a refurbished aircraft from Qatar, cryptocurrency investments from foreign-linked entities, and real estate deals in various countries that generated income for the President and his family. By seeking a court injunction, the measure aims to stop the President from accepting these specific benefits unless Congress provides its consent.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 21, 2026
Last action Jul 21, 2026
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Jul 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S4194-4195)
upper
Jul 21, 2026
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upper
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
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Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
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Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
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Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
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Andy Kim
DDemocratic
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Angela D. Alsobrooks
DDemocratic
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Bernard Sanders
IIndependent
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
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Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
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Jeff Merkley
DDemocratic
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Jon Ossoff
DDemocratic
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Mazie K. Hirono
DDemocratic
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