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A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.

USA119th CongressSRES-218| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2025
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (27)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution strongly condemns the acceptance of a Presidential aircraft or any other substantial gift from a foreign government, deeming it a significant national security threat. It highlights concerns about counter-intelligence risks, the compromise of sensitive technologies on Air Force One, and the potential for undue foreign influence on United States policy. The resolution asserts that such actions violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which prohibits the President from accepting gifts from foreign states without Congressional consent, thereby undermining public trust. Consequently, it demands that any substantial gift from a foreign government to the President must receive the explicit consent of Congress . Furthermore, the resolution urges the executive branch to reject the use of any aircraft not built under the security specifications and supervision of the Department of Defense as Air Force One, and condemns any acceptance that violates existing law.
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Timeline
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)
  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)

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A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.

USA119th CongressSRES-218| Senate 
| Updated: 5/13/2025
This Senate resolution strongly condemns the acceptance of a Presidential aircraft or any other substantial gift from a foreign government, deeming it a significant national security threat. It highlights concerns about counter-intelligence risks, the compromise of sensitive technologies on Air Force One, and the potential for undue foreign influence on United States policy. The resolution asserts that such actions violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution, which prohibits the President from accepting gifts from foreign states without Congressional consent, thereby undermining public trust. Consequently, it demands that any substantial gift from a foreign government to the President must receive the explicit consent of Congress . Furthermore, the resolution urges the executive branch to reject the use of any aircraft not built under the security specifications and supervision of the Department of Defense as Air Force One, and condemns any acceptance that violates existing law.
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Timeline
May 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 13, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)
  • May 13, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 13, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)
Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (27)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Andy Kim (Democratic)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted