Proposed Ban and Stricter Restrictions: Despite the STOCK Act, concerns remain, leading to increasing calls for stricter limits on stock trading by members of Congress, or even a complete ban. Currently, both the House and the Senate have introduced multiple bills aimed at prohibiting or strictly limiting stock trading by members during their terms. These proposals typically suggest that members should place their investments in blind trusts or diversify their investments into broadly held mutual funds or exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to avoid potential conflicts of interest. Recent developments indicate bipartisan support for some form of a ban, with various committees discussing and advancing related legislation.