A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 242

119th Congress

A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.

In Committee

Introduced:May 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Blumenthal

Senator

Democratic

CT

Cosponsors

5

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Policy Area

Energy

Summary

This resolution commends and honors the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned electric utility corporation, for its 90 years of work improving navigation, controlling floods, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing electricity across several states.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S2010)

SponsorRichard Blumenthal (D-CT)

Introduced5/21/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064)

ChamberSenate

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A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.

This resolution commends and honors the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned electric utility corporation, for its 90 years of work improving navigation, controlling floods, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing electricity across s

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This resolution commends and honors the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned electric utility corporation, for its 90 years of work improving navigation, controlling floods, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing electricity across several states.

Bill Number: 242
Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064)
Policy Area: Energy

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Title: A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.
Bill Number: 242
Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3064)
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Summary: This resolution commends and honors the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned electric utility corporation, for its 90 years of work improving navigation, controlling floods, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing electricity across several states.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution commends and honors the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned electric utility corporation, for its 90 years of work improving navigation, controlling floods, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing electricity across several states.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution commends the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), a federally owned electric utility corporation, on the 90th anniversary of the signing of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933. It also honors the accomplishments of the TVA in improving navigation, controlling floods, promoting environmental stewardship, and providing electricity. Further, it recognizes the TVA, its employees, and its retirees for their service in the areas of energy, the environment, and economic development in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Recognizes the 90th anniversary of the Tennessee Valley Authority Act of 1933
Commends the TVA for its accomplishments in energy, environment, and economic development
Honors the TVA, its employees, and its retirees for their service

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this resolution would have a positive impact on the TVA and the communities it serves in Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Mississippi, Kentucky, North Carolina, and Virginia by officially recognizing the authority's 90-year history and its contributions to energy, the environment, and economic growth in the region.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Energy

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

242, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution condemning the private business agreements of President Donald J. Trump with foreign governments for posing unacceptable conflicts of interest, affirming such agreements violate the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution of the United States, and demanding the transfer of any proceeds from such agreements to the United States Government.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-242