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Congress Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ban Member Stock Trading

1/23/2026

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A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Congress to ban stock trading by its members.
The proposal requires members to divest current stock holdings within 180 days.
It follows a similar House bill from September and is linked to a looming discharge petition.
Some say existing financial disclosure rules suffice, while House Democrats advocate broader restrictions.
The reform push aims to restore public trust ahead of the midterm elections.

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Story summary

A bipartisan bill was introduced in the U.S. Congress to ban stock trading by its members.
The proposal requires members to divest current stock holdings within 180 days.
It follows a similar House bill from September and is linked to a looming discharge petition.
Some say existing financial disclosure rules suffice, while House Democrats advocate broader restrictions.
The reform push aims to restore public trust ahead of the midterm elections.