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Stock Ban May Not Come to Vote This Month as Pelosi Claimed, Lawmakers Say
The House speaker has previously faced criticism for her hesitancy over passing a ban on stock trading for lawmakers.
Burr Sold 95 Percent of His Retirement Holdings After Secret 2020 COVID Briefing
The senator apparently bought over $1 million in Treasury securities a week before the market crashed.
22 Government Watchdogs Ask Pelosi and Schumer to Act on Congressional Stock Ban
The coalition asks that Pelosi and Schumer commit to bringing a stock ban to a vote early next month.
Pelosi’s Husband Dumped Up to $5M of Tech Stock Right Before Senate Passed CHIPS
Trades made by Paul Pelosi have garnered scrutiny over Congress members’ and their families’ ability to trade stocks.
70 Percent of Voters Want to Ban Congress From Trading Stocks
The poll echoes findings from multiple polls over the past year that have found wide support for a ban.
Ocasio-Cortez Warns That Allowing Congress to Trade Stock Erodes Democracy
It’s not just about corruption but also bad actors’ ability to exploit a lack of faith in Congress, she said.
Watchdog Finds DeJoy Invests in COVID Test Company, Potentially Breaking the Law
DeJoy has stock in Abbott, which recently won a contract for the government’s free testing kit program with USPS.
Greene Bought Oil, Defense Stocks While Complaining About War Profiteers
Greene bought up to $15,000 in Lockheed Martin stock – and then complained online that war is “incredibly profitable."
House Takes Step Toward Banning Stock Trading for Members of Congress
Lawmakers have reportedly begun requesting testimony from government watchdog groups.
Warren, Jayapal Introduce Bill Banning Members of Congress From Trading Stock
The bipartisan legislation requires members and their spouses to divest from most stocks.