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U.S. ethics and appropriations rules

The U.S. laws and regulations regarding gifts to presidents and government agencies

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Jan 14, 2026
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Does accepting foreign gifts like a jet violate the U.S. Constitution’s emoluments clauses?

The Foreign Emoluments Clause bars any “person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under the United States” from accepting “any present, Emolument, Office, or Title” from a foreign king, prince, or ...

Jan 18, 2026
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How does the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act define "minimal value" and what exceptions exist for presidents and other senior officials?

The Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act (FGDA) permits U.S. officials to accept only gifts of “minimal value” from foreign governments and requires reporting or disposition of anything above that thresh...

Jan 14, 2026
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How do U.S. rules govern accepting and disposing of diplomatic gifts from foreign governments?

Federal law and implementing regulations tightly limit U.S. government employees’ ability to accept gifts or decorations from foreign governments: gifts above a statutorily defined “minimal value” are...

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