#CongressTradingBan The hashtag #CongressTradingBan has gained momentum following recent controversies involving stock trades by U.S. lawmakers. Notably, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene faced scrutiny for purchasing substantial stock holdings just before a significant policy announcement by former President Donald Trump, which led to a market surge .

Legislative Efforts to Ban Congressional Stock Trading

In response to these events, several legislative proposals have been introduced to prohibit members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks: