HR 490119th CongressIn Committee

Constitutional Emoluments Protection of American Interests Act of 2025

Introduced: Jan 16, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Constitutional Emoluments Protection of American Interests Act of 2025 would prohibit the use of any federal funds for any property or entity that is owned, managed by, or under the control of Donald J. Trump. The bill also bars federal funds from being used to enter into any new contract, grant, or cooperative agreement with any such property. In essence, the measure aims to sever federal dollars from Trump-owned assets and operations, preventing federal agencies and programs from doing business with, supporting, or subsidizing those properties and their affiliated entities. The text as provided lists a broad roster of Trump-branded hotels, golf courses, real estate ventures, and related companies around the world as covered entities. The bill’s scope appears to be limited to federal funding and contracting, rather than targeting private individuals or all forms of financial interaction with Trump-owned properties. If enacted, federal agencies would need to screen for covered properties in their procurement and grant activities and avoid engaging with them, thereby reducing or eliminating the use of taxpayer funds in connection with these assets.

Key Points

1Short title: The act may be cited as the “Constitutional Emoluments Protection of American Interests Act of 2025.”
2Prohibition on funds and transactions: Federal funds may not be used at any property or entity owned, managed by, or under the control of Donald J. Trump, and such properties may not be the recipient of new contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements.
3Enumerated covered properties/entities: The bill provides a lengthy list of Trump-branded hotels, towers, golf clubs, real estate ventures, and related corporate entities around the world that would be covered by the prohibition.
4Scope of coverage: The restriction applies to properties and entities “owned, managed by, or under the control of” Donald J. Trump, potentially including a wide array of affiliated corporations, trusts, and management companies connected to the Trump brand.
5Enforcement and details: The text provided does not include specific enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or exemptions; those details would typically appear later in the full bill and would determine how compliance is monitored and enforced.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Federal agencies and programs: They would need to avoid using federal funds for any covered Trump-owned properties and would be restricted from contracting with those entities, potentially altering procurement plans, travel arrangements, and grant distributions.Secondary group/area affected- Vendors, contractors, and grantees: Companies that operate or offer services at Trump-branded properties could be excluded from federal business and funding opportunities, affecting their revenue streams and planning.Additional impacts- Taxpayers and public policy: The measure directly ties federal spending to political-entity considerations, which could spark discussions about government ethics, emoluments concerns, and the role of taxpayer money in privately held assets.- Legal and administrative complexity: Agencies would need to implement compliance checks to identify covered properties, update procurement rules, and monitor contracts for potential overlaps with the listed entities; this could impose administrative costs and require updates if the list changes.- International implications: The list includes properties outside the United States, so the bill could affect international contracting and travel tied to federal activities, travel, or events that might otherwise occur at those properties.

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