In April 2025, following controversial stock transactions by Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene just before Trump announced a 90-day tariff pause, the debate reignited over the ban on stock trading by members of Congress. Greene invested significant amounts in shares of companies like Apple, Amazon, and Nike just before the announcement, which sparked accusations of potential insider trading. In response to these events, Democrats, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senators Elizabeth Warren and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, called for a ban on stock trading by lawmakers. Proposed measures, such as H.R.1908, aim to eliminate the ability of Congress members and their families to trade stocks to prevent potential conflicts of interest and abuses. Current regulations, such as the STOCK Act of 2012, require members of Congress to disclose stock transactions within 30 days, but penalties for violations are minimal, undermining the effectiveness of these regulations. In the face of growing social and political pressure, Congress faces the challenge of enacting more stringent regulations that will ensure transparency and public trust in the legislative institution.