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.
Sponsored by Raskin, Jamie (Democrat-MD-8) · House · Introduced Apr 16, 2026
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This House resolution expresses the opinion that President Trump, Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all federal officials must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause by immediately surrendering any payments from foreign governments to the Treasury and divesting from foreign-linked business interests. The resolution is non-binding and does not create new law or enforcement mechanisms.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
Apr 16, 2026
In Committee
Apr 16, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Raskin, Jamie
Independent · MD-8
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