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Bipartisan Bill Aims to Ban Stock Trading in Congress

9/4/2025

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Lawmakers Propose Ethics Bill

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced the "Restore Trust in Congress Act" to prohibit stock trading by Congress members and their families.
The bill mandates divestment of individual stocks within 180 days and includes penalties for noncompliance.
It has support from both conservative and progressive representatives.
The legislation seeks to enhance public trust and address potential conflicts of interest.
Lawmakers are advocating for a vote to establish ethical standards in Congress.

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Ocasio-Cortez Champions Ethics

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez highlighted bipartisan support for the "Restore Trust in Congress Act" with GOP collaboration.
She expressed optimism for the bill's passage, viewing it as a significant governance achievement.
The legislation aims to prioritize public trust and address insider trading conflicts among Congress members.
House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries confirmed their support, indicating broad consensus.

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Lawmakers Propose Ethics Bill

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced the "Restore Trust in Congress Act" to prohibit stock trading by Congress members and their families.
The bill mandates divestment of individual stocks within 180 days and includes penalties for noncompliance.
It has support from both conservative and progressive representatives.
The legislation seeks to enhance public trust and address potential conflicts of interest.
Lawmakers are advocating for a vote to establish ethical standards in Congress.

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