# 119-sres-807: 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.

119-sres-807, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT); status introduced (as of 2026-07-31).

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- As of: 2026-07-31
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-807
- Congress: 119
- Title: 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-21
- Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-31

## Summary

**This resolution would direct the Senate Legal Counsel to sue to _enforce the Foreign Emoluments Clause_.** It asks a court to bar the President from accepting presents, payments, or titles from foreign states without Congress's consent. - President Donald J. Trump: The resolution lists specific alleged foreign-linked transactions and gifts as the factual basis for litigation, including a reported Qatar plane refurbishment costing about $400 million to $1 billion. - Senate Legal Counsel and the Senate: The counsel would bring a civil action in the Senate's name and present the enumerated instances as claims under the clause. - Public oversight and trust: The resolution frames transactions such as a $500 million investment tied to UAE interests and alleged memecoin proceeds as evidence of foreign influence for courts to review.

## Cosponsors (14)

- Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO] (D-CO), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] (I-VT), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA] (D-GA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] (D-MD), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] (D-IL), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2026-07-21T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-sres-807 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/807)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [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-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-852)
- [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-807 (as of 2026-07-31).