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Bipartisan House Lawmakers Unveils Bill to Ban Stock Trading

The bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act, with 93 co-sponsors, aims to ban stock trading by members and families to address conflicts of interest and restore public trust.

  • On September 3, 2025, a bipartisan group on Capitol Hill announced agreement on the Restore Trust in Congress Act, which supporters said bundles several proposals to push reform.
  • Mounting public pressure and recent disclosures have revived debate after pandemic-era accusations, exposing critics' concerns over the 2012 STOCK Act's reporting windows and light penalties.
  • Supporters note the Restore Trust in Congress Act provisions bar members from owning or trading individual stocks, require sale within 180 days, ban blind trusts, and impose a 10% fee penalty for violations.
  • Rep. Anna Paulina Luna filed a discharge petition requiring 218 signatures to bypass House leadership and force a floor vote if they don't act.
  • Despite public backing, congressional leaders remain cautious because a 2023 University of Maryland survey found 86% of Americans support a ban, yet bipartisan opposition and stalled past reforms persist.
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The Keystone broke the news in on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
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