Bans Members of Congress and their families from buying individual stocks.
This bill would stop Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from buying individual stocks. It would also require them to announce stock sales publicly in advance. This aims to prevent potential insider trading.
Today, Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children can buy and sell individual stocks, though they must report these transactions. If this bill becomes law, they would be prohibited from purchasing individual stocks (with some exceptions for small businesses, certain trusts, and diversified funds) and would need to publicly announce any stock sales 7 to 14 days in advance. Violations would result in fines of at least $2,000 or 10 percent of the transaction value, plus any net gain realized from the investment during the period beginning when the individual became a covered individual and ending on the date of its sale.
HR 7008 · 119th Congress · January 12, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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