A resolution condemning President Trump's pardoning of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who had violated United States anti-money laundering laws, and calling for Congress to use its authority to stop this form of corruption.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 466

119th Congress

A resolution condemning President Trump's pardoning of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who had violated United States anti-money laundering laws, and calling for Congress to use its authority to stop this form of corruption.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 28, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Warren

Senator

Democratic

MA

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution calls for the U.S. Senate to approve joining the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which establishes international rules for using the world's oceans and their resources. The resolution argues that it is in America's national interest to formally become a signatory to this global agreement.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5551-5552)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution calls for the U.S. Senate to approve joining the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which establishes international rules for using the world's oceans and their resources. The resolution argues that it is in America's national interest to formally become a signatory to this global agreement.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution urges the Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. The resolution affirms that it is in the national interest for the United States to become a formal signatory of the convention, and it recommends that this ratification remain a top federal priority.</p>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Urges the Senate to ratify the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, a global agreement on using the world's oceans and resources
States that joining this convention is in the best interest of the United States
Recommends the ratification of this treaty remain a top priority for the federal government

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution is passed, it would push the U.S. government to formally join the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea. This could affect how the U.S. engages with other countries on maritime issues like fishing rights, environmental protections, and use of sea lanes. Ratifying this treaty could give the U.S. more influence in shaping the rules for utilizing the world's oceans.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

466, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution condemning President Trump's pardoning of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who had violated United States anti-money laundering laws, and calling for Congress to use its authority to stop this form of corruption.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-466