House Concurrent Resolution 51
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Calling on President Donald J. Trump to comply with the Emoluments Clause of the United States Constitution.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
51
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This concurrent resolution (1) calls on President Trump to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution, (2) declares President Trump's receipt of foreign emoluments without the opportunity for congressional review and consent a violation of such clause, and (3) directs President Trump to disclose to Congress all information related to foreign emoluments received.
June 28, 2019
06/28/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
06/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:47 PM