arrow_back Trending Legislation
Share share

Resolution on preventing foreign financial influence on high-ranking federal officials

This resolution demands that federal officials return any payments from foreign governments to the U.S. Treasury to prevent conflicts of interest. It aims to ensure that national security and technology decisions are made solely for the benefit of the American people.
Key points
Requirement for officials to hand over payments from foreign states like the UAE to the Treasury Department.
Demand for immediate divestment from all business interests linked to foreign governments.
Concerns over foreign influence on the export of advanced American semiconductor chips and national security.
Reiteration that the Constitution forbids accepting foreign gifts or payments without explicit Congressional approval.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Introduced
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
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.
Print number: HRES 1186
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Process start date: 2026-04-16