Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Trump must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause, by submitting all plans for his jumbo jet gift from Qatar immediately to Congress.
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Latest Action · May 14, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 410 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House's view that President Trump must comply with the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause if he accepts a Boeing 747-8 aircraft (valued at approximately $400 million) reportedly offered as a gift by Qatar's royal family. The clause prohibits federal officials from accepting gifts, titles, or benefits from foreign governments without Congress's explicit approval. The resolution calls on President Trump to either submit all plans for accepting the aircraft to Congress immediately or obtain congressional consent before accepting it, citing historical precedent where presidents from Andrew Jackson to Franklin D. Roosevelt sought and received congressional approval for comparable foreign gifts. The resolution highlights concerns that accepting the aircraft without approval could violate the Constitution, create national security risks including potential espionage, and ultimately require billions in additional taxpayer funding for retrofitting, contrary to the administration's claims of cost savings.
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