#CongressTradingBan

The proposed congressional stock trading ban aims to prohibit members of Congress, their spouses, and dependents from trading individual stocks to prevent insider trading and conflicts of interest. Bipartisan bills, like the ETHICS Act and TRUST in Congress Act, have gained traction, requiring divestment or blind trusts. Public support is high, with polls showing over 80% approval, driven by distrust from past suspicious trades. Despite progress, including a 2024 Senate committee vote, resistance from some lawmakers persists. Critics argue it restricts free market participation, while supporters say it restores public trust.

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Legislative ethics rules

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