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Democrats Slam GOP Bill on Congressional Stock Trading Reforms

1/14/2026

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Democrats criticize a new Republican-led bill regulating stock trading by members of Congress as falling short of needed reforms.
The bill would bar new stock purchases but allow existing investments.
Rep. Josh Riley supports the bill, saying it is better than inaction.
Rep. Tim Burchett doubts the bill’s effectiveness.
Democrats weigh a broader proposal that could include the president and vice president, following a bipartisan push for stricter insider-trading rules.

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Story summary

Democrats criticize a new Republican-led bill regulating stock trading by members of Congress as falling short of needed reforms.
The bill would bar new stock purchases but allow existing investments.
Rep. Josh Riley supports the bill, saying it is better than inaction.
Rep. Tim Burchett doubts the bill’s effectiveness.
Democrats weigh a broader proposal that could include the president and vice president, following a bipartisan push for stricter insider-trading rules.