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Bipartisan Bill Targets Congressional Stock Trading Conflicts

11/20/2025

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A bipartisan bill to ban congressional stock trading aims to prevent conflicts of interest, with backing from House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Some lawmakers warn the move could be a delay tactic.
Current laws lack enforcement, allowing insider trading to go unchecked.
Rep. Seth Magaziner urges swift action and warns of alternative measures if progress stalls.
Proponents anticipate a vote this Congress, but Senate passage remains uncertain.

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Story summary

A bipartisan bill to ban congressional stock trading aims to prevent conflicts of interest, with backing from House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Some lawmakers warn the move could be a delay tactic.
Current laws lack enforcement, allowing insider trading to go unchecked.
Rep. Seth Magaziner urges swift action and warns of alternative measures if progress stalls.
Proponents anticipate a vote this Congress, but Senate passage remains uncertain.