A resolution condemning any acceptance of Presidential aircraft, or any other substantial gift, from a foreign government.
SRES 218 is a non-binding Senate resolution condemning the acceptance of presidential aircraft or other substantial gifts from foreign governments. It states such acceptance poses national security risks (citing Air Force One’s sensitive technology) and violates the Constitution’s Foreign Emoluments Clause, which requires congressional consent for presidential gifts from foreign states. The resolution demands that any such gift must have explicit congressional approval and urges rejecting foreign aircraft that don’t meet U.S. defense security standards. It applies to the President and sets a procedural expectation, not a new law, emphasizing constitutional compliance and public trust.
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Introduced May 13, 2025
Last action May 13, 2025
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May 13, 2025
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Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S2897-2898)
upper
May 13, 2025
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1 primary · 28 co-sponsors
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Brian Schatz
DDemocratic
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Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
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Amy Klobuchar
DDemocratic
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Andy Kim
DDemocratic
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Angela D. Alsobrooks
DDemocratic
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Angus S. King, Jr.
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Bernard Sanders
IIndependent
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Charles E. Schumer
DDemocratic
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Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
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Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
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Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
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