🧵 What is the #CongressTradingBan campaign?

The #CongressTradingBan is a grassroots campaign calling for a ban on individual stock trading by U.S. Congress members, aimed at reducing conflicts of interest and the exploitation of insider information for personal gain.

📌 Why now?

In April 2025, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene purchased shares in major companies like Apple and Amazon before former President Trump announced a suspension of tariffs, leading to a significant market surge. This move sparked widespread controversy over the exploitation of insider information.

This event renewed calls to prohibit stock trading by lawmakers, as there are concerns about their potential use of non-public information for personal profit.

🏛️ What is the current legal situation?

In 2012, the STOCK Act was enacted, requiring Congress members to disclose their financial trades within 45 days, but it does not prohibit them from trading.

In 2024, a new bipartisan bill was introduced aimed at banning stock trading by Congress members and their family members, allowing only investments in index funds and mutual funds.

📣 How can I participate?

Join the discussion by using the hashtag #CongressTradingBan on social media.