Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1186
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump, his Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all Federal officials must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by immediately turning over to the Department of the Treasury any payments received from the United Arab Emirates or any other foreign state and divest from all business interests linked to foreign governments.
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Introduced 2026-04-16Topic: governance ethics · technology privacySummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states the view of the House of Representatives that President Trump, Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all federal officials must follow the Constitution's Foreign Emoluments Clause. It says they should immediately turn over to the Treasury Department any payments received directly or indirectly from the United Arab Emirates, its leaders or royal families, or any other foreign state. It also says they should divest from business interests tied to foreign governments, including MGX Fund and other entities linked to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The resolution describes a reported $500 million purchase of a stake in World Liberty Financial by a UAE-linked investment firm. It is a statement of opinion and does not create a legal requirement.
Sponsors
- Jamie Raskin Democrat sponsor
- 43 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-16 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | refer |
| 2026-04-16 | Submitted in House | introduce | |
| 2026-04-16 | House | Submitted in House | refer |
| 2026-04-16 | Submitted in House | introduce |