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Stop Insider Trading Act: New Stock Restrictions for Congress Members

This bill bans Members of Congress and their families from buying individual stocks to prevent unfair financial advantages. It also requires public notice before they sell any existing investments to ensure transparency.
Key points
Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children are prohibited from purchasing new stocks in public companies.
A public notice must be filed 7 to 14 days before selling any covered investments.
Violators face fines of at least $2,000 or 10% of the trade value, plus any profits made from the trade.
Fines cannot be paid using official office budgets or political campaign contributions.
Exceptions are made for diversified mutual funds and interests in small businesses.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Stop Insider Trading Act
Print number: S 4134
Sponsor: Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]
Process start date: 2026-03-18