# 119-sres-242: A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.

119-sres-242, A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT); status introduced (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-242
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-05-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Would declare that private foreign government payments to the President's businesses are unacceptable conflicts under the Foreign Emoluments Clause.** This resolution would condemn specific Trump Organization agreements with foreign governments, assert they lack Congressional consent, and demand any proceeds be transferred to the United States government. - For the President and the Trump Organization: Would formally condemn a series of alleged deals and demand transfer of proceeds to the U.S. government, noting at least $5 million already from an Oman hotel deal and a proposed $5.5 billion Qatar project. - For Congress and public accountability: Would affirm Congress's constitutional role to prevent foreign influence and say these agreements undermine public trust and the integrity of public office. - For public record and oversight: Would catalogue alleged engagements including LIV Golf at Trump National Doral in April 2025 and proposed projects in Oman, Serbia, and Qatar, plus travel by the President and his sons pursuing deals.

## Related bills

- 119-s-5238: For Our Republic Act
- 119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026
- 119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act
- 119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act
- 119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-s-5283: Momnibus Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-242 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/242)

## Related
- [119-s-5238: For Our Republic Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5238)
- [119-s-5071: Children's Safe Welcome Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5071)
- [119-s-2838: Protecting Our Democracy Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2838)
- [119-s-2819: Head Start for America's Children Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2819)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
- [119-s-5283: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5283)
- [All bills in Congress](https://policyrisk.com/legislation)

Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-242 (as of 2025-12-21).