H.R. 490 explained · 119th Congress · Pending in Congress
Constitutional Emoluments Protection of American Interests Act of 2025
Cosponsors: 1 (1 D, 0 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-12
Introduced: 2025-01-16
Latest action (2025-01-16): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What H.R. 490 does, in plain terms
Constitutional Emoluments Protection of American Interests Act of 2025 This bill prohibits the use of federal funds (1) at any property or entity owned by, managed by, or under the control of Donald J. Trump; or (2) to enter into any new contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with such a property.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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