#CongressTradingBan

The #CongressTradingBan movement is a bipartisan effort to ban members of Congress and senior government officials from trading individual stocks. The goal is to prevent conflicts of interest and restore public trust in lawmakers. Critics argue that some politicians have used non-public information for personal financial gain, raising ethical concerns. In response, several bills have been introduced, including the Ban Stock Trading for Government Officials Act by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Josh Hawley. This bill aims to prohibit stock trading and ownership by members of Congress, executive officials, and their families. Another similar proposal, the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act by Senator Jon Ossoff, would require lawmakers to place assets in blind trusts and impose hefty fines for violations. These efforts have gained support from the public, with polls showing over 80% of Americans in favor. The movement reflects a growing demand for transparency and accountability in government.