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.

Key Points

• Rep. Raskin and other House members introduced a resolution regarding a gift Trump plans to accept. The gift is a Boeing 747 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar. This plane is worth at least $400 million and has been described as a flying palace.
• The resolution points to a rule in the Constitution called the Foreign Emoluments Clause. This rule says that government officials cannot accept expensive gifts from foreign countries unless Congress gives them permission first. The rule was created to prevent foreign governments from having too much influence over American leaders.
• The resolution claims that accepting the jet without permission would be a violation of the law. It also raises concerns about national security. Critics worry the plane could be used for spying or that it would cost taxpayers a lot of money to make the plane safe for government use.
• If passed, the resolution would demand that Trump send all plans for the aircraft to Congress right away. It insists that he follow the same path as past leaders like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who asked for permission or turned down foreign gifts to follow the rules.

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