Members Weigh Different Approaches in Reforms for Congressional Members Trading Stocks

Act to Stop Insider Trading Moves to House

Nancy Pelosi is gonna love this one! A Republican representative from Wisconsin is striving to stop insider trading, and of course he has received no support […]

Why Democrats are gearing up to oppose a bill to curtail stock trading in Congress

"This bill is a scam. It is not a congressional stock trading ban," Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez told Business Insider.Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty ImagesA GOP-backed bill to curtail stock trading by members of Congress is set to get a House vote soon.Democrats are expected to oppose the bill, saying it doesn't go far enough and has loopholes.AOC called the bill a "scam" that's "written precisely for the wealthiest members of Congre…

GOP Advances Ban on Congressional Stock Trading Without a SINGLE Democrat Supporter.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Republican Representative Bryan Steil’s “Stop Insider Trading Act” passed the House Administration Committee without any Democrat support and moves to the House floor.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), Democrat committee members, and other lawmakers.WHEN & WHERE: House Administration Committee markup session on January 14, 2026.KEY QUOTE: “The focus of the bill is to prohibit insider trading, not to make electe…

Members Weigh Different Approaches in Reforms for Congressional Members Trading Stocks

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional members on both sides are in agreement: reforms for congressional members trading stock needs to happen. However, what kind of reforms differ among lawmakers. There’s a

House Republicans Advance “Stop Insider Trading Act” Without a Single Democrat Vote - Real News Now

House Republicans have advanced a bill aimed at curbing congressional stock trading, but without any support from Democrats. The legislation, spearheaded by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI), cleared the House Administration Committee this week and now heads to the House floor for a vote. The “Stop Insider Trading Act” would prohibit members of Congress from purchasing individual stocks while in office and would require them to give advance notice — betwe…

GOP Advances Bill To Stop Congress From Trading Stocks Without Any Dem Support

Without support from a single House Democrat, Republican Wisconsin Representative Bryan Steil’s “Stop Insider Trading Act” passed the House Administration Committee and will move on to the House floor for consideration.If enacted, the bill would restrict members of Congress from buying individual securities and would require notice seven to 14 days before a sale. Lawmakers would be able to continue to buy index and mutual funds, as well as conti…