# 119-sres-218: A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.

119-sres-218, A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-218
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-13
- Sponsor: Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 28
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Prevent acceptance of a Presidential aircraft or other substantial gifts from foreign governments without Congress's explicit consent.** The resolution argues these gifts raise national security and counterintelligence concerns and invokes the Foreign Emoluments Clause. - The resolution would condemn any acceptance of a Presidential aircraft as a grave national security threat, citing sensitive onboard technologies and counterintelligence risks. - It would require explicit congressional consent before any such foreign gift could be accepted, emphasizing Congress's role under the Foreign Emoluments Clause. - It urges the executive branch to reject operating an aircraft not built under Department of Defense security specifications as Air Force One and condemns accepting foreign gifts that violate law because that undermines public trust.

## Cosponsors (28)

- Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ] (D-AZ), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI] (D-WI), 2025-06-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (D-GA), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV] (D-NV), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] (D-NH), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI] (D-MI), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI] (D-MI), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME] (I-ME), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
- 119-s-2523: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025
- 119-s-1115: Paycheck Fairness Act
- 119-s-2178: Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-218 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/218)

## Related
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150)
- [119-s-2523: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2523)
- [119-s-1115: Paycheck Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1115)
- [119-s-2178: Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2178)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-218 (as of 2025-12-21).