A resolution affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the government of Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 244

119th Congress

A resolution affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the government of Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government.

In Committee

Introduced:May 21, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Richard Blumenthal

Senator

Democratic

CT

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor, which is the only road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh) to Armenia. It calls on the U.S. government to work with international partners to send observers to the region and to suspend military and security assistance to Azerbaijan until it takes steps to stop using force against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2034-2035)

SponsorRichard Blumenthal (D-CT)

Introduced5/21/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3065-3066)

ChamberSenate

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A resolution affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the government of Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government.

This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor, which is the only road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh) to Armenia. It calls on the U.S. government to work with international partners to send observers to the region an

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This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor, which is the only road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh) to Armenia. It calls on the U.S. government to work with international partners to send observers to the region and to suspend military and security assistance to Azerbaijan until it takes steps to stop using force against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Bill Number: 244
Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3065-3066)
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Title: A resolution affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the government of Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government.
Bill Number: 244
Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S3065-3066)
Introduced: 5/21/2025
Summary: This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor, which is the only road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh) to Armenia. It calls on the U.S. government to work with international partners to send observers to the region and to suspend military and security assis

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor, which is the only road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh) to Armenia. It calls on the U.S. government to work with international partners to send observers to the region and to suspend military and security assistance to Azerbaijan until it takes steps to stop using force against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor to Nagorno-Karabakh (also known as Artsakh). </p> <p>The resolution calls on the U.S. government to work with international partners to deploy observers to explore opportunities for security and peaceful development. The resolution also calls on the President to (1) suspend military and security assistance from the United States to Azerbaijan, and (2) fully enforce a U.S. law prohibiting certain bilateral assistance to Azerbaijan until Azerbaijan takes demonstrable steps to cease all offensive uses of force against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns Azerbaijan's blockade of the Lachin Corridor, the only road connecting Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenia
Calls for the U.S. to work with international partners to deploy observers to the region
Calls for the U.S. to suspend military and security assistance to Azerbaijan until it stops using force against Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it would put pressure on Azerbaijan to end its blockade of the Lachin Corridor and cease its use of force against Armenia and the ethnic Armenian region of Nagorno-Karabakh. This could help restore access and security for the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, who have faced significant humanitarian challenges due to the blockade. The suspension of U.S. military and security assistance to Azerbaijan could also limit Azerbaijan's ability to continue its offensive actions in the region.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

244, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution affirming that the underlying purpose of the Foreign Emoluments Clause renders the acceptance and transfer of a plane from the government of Qatar, without the explicit consent of Congress, an illegal emolument, withholding the consent of the Senate to the acceptance and transfer of plane from the government of Qatar, and demanding the transfer of any plane received by President Donald J. Trump or entities under his control from the government of Qatar to the permanent control of the United States Government.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-244