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H.CON.RES.5: Clarifying any potential misunderstanding as to whether actions taken by President-elect Donald Trump constitute a violation of the Emoluments Clause, and calling on President-elect Trump to divest his interest in, and sever his relationship to, the Trump
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 4, 2017
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
47 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Calls upon President-elect Donald J. Trump to: (1) follow the precedent established by prior Presidents and convert his assets to conflict-free holdings, adopt blind trusts, or take other equivalent measures to ensure compliance with the Emoluments Clause of the U.S. Constitution; and (2) not use the powers or opportunities of his position as President-elect or President of the United States for any purpose related to the Trump Organization....
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Peter Welch (D-Vt.) |