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Congress Stock Trading Ban: Vote on New Rules

This document outlines the procedure for voting on a bill that aims to prohibit Members of Congress from buying and selling certain investments. Citizens can expect that if this bill passes, it will increase public trust in government by reducing potential conflicts of interest. The goal is to prevent lawmakers from personally benefiting from information they possess.
Key points
The document sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will vote on bill H.R. 1579.
Bill H.R. 1579 proposes to ban Members of Congress from buying and selling specific financial investments.
The debate on the bill will include one hour of discussion and one motion to recommit.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_899
Sponsor: Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]
Process start date: 2022-02-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1579) to prohibit Members of Congress from purchasing or selling certain investments, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_899.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The document sets the rules for how the House of Representatives will vote on bill H.R. 1579.
  • Bill H.R. 1579 proposes to ban Members of Congress from buying and selling specific financial investments.
  • The debate on the bill will include one hour of discussion and one motion to recommit.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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