#CongressTradingBan The hashtag #Congress Trading Ban refers to ongoing efforts in the United States to prohibit members of Congress and other federal officials from trading individual stocks, a measure aimed at preventing conflicts of interest and enhancing public trust.

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In July 2024, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced legislation to ban stock trading by members of Congress, the president, vice president, and senior executive branch officials, as well as their families. The proposed bill would require these individuals to divest from certain investments by 2027 and impose penalties for violations, including fines equivalent to a month's salary or 10% of the investment's value. It would also mandate the reporting of grants, loans, contracts, or other payments received from the federal government

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This proposal builds upon the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act of 2012, which prohibits members of Congress and other government employees from using non-public information for personal financial gain. Despite the STOCK Act's intent, concerns remain about its enforcement and effectiveness in preventing

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