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House pursues stock-trade ban, approves funding bill without cuts

7/20/2026

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House Rules Committee will consider a stock-trading ban that bars members and families from new purchases, requires notice before sales, and Democrats say is insufficient.
Leaders push a funding measure to keep agencies operating through Dec 4 and avoid a shutdown before Sept 30.
The budget resolution allocates $73 billion for defense and $10 billion for a voting fund, but includes no cuts, prompting opposition from Chip Roy and Rep. Rich McCormick.

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House Rules Committee will consider a stock-trading ban that bars members and families from new purchases, requires notice before sales, and Democrats say is insufficient.
Leaders push a funding measure to keep agencies operating through Dec 4 and avoid a shutdown before Sept 30.
The budget resolution allocates $73 billion for defense and $10 billion for a voting fund, but includes no cuts, prompting opposition from Chip Roy and Rep. Rich McCormick.