#CongressTradingBan Background & Momentum 📈🏛️

Growing concerns over conflicts of interest have reignited calls to prohibit all stock trading by members of Congress and their families. Advocates argue that existing disclosure laws under the STOCK Act lack sufficient enforcement, eroding public trust in the legislative process.

High‑Profile Catalyst 🔍💼

Recent disclosures of large trades by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene—executed just before a major market rally—have intensified scrutiny. Critics view the timing as suspicious, while Greene cites adviser‑led trades and timely reporting.

Key Legislative Proposals 📝⚖️

• H.R. 1908 (End Congressional Stock Trading Act) by Rep. Tim Burchett would ban all in‑office stock transactions for lawmakers and their immediate families.

• Bipartisan bills from Reps. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez, Seth Magaziner, and Chip Roy similarly seek a full trading ban alongside enhanced disclosure rules.

Bipartisan Support & Pushback 🤝🚧

Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries and Elizabeth Warren, urge swift passage, framing the ban as essential to public integrity. Some Republicans caution that a total prohibition could deter qualified candidates or drive trading into opaque channels.

Enforcement & Oversight Imperatives 🔒👁️

Reform advocates emphasize tightening reporting windows (currently up to 45 days) and empowering an independent ethics office or the SEC to monitor compliance and penalize violations.

Next Steps & Timeline 📅⏳

With Spring 2025 trade disclosures due by May 15, Congressional hearings are slated for late April to assess insider‑trading allegations and refine the scope of proposed bans, potentially extending restrictions to senior staffers.