Bipartisan Senators Reach Deal on Congressional Stock Trading Ban, Vote Set for July 24

Jul 10, 2024, 02:53 PM

A bipartisan group of senators has reached a deal on a congressional stock trading ban, set to be announced at noon today. The proposed legislation aims to prevent members of Congress from profiting through stock trades based on insider information. Representatives Jared Golden (ME-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) led a bipartisan group of 20 lawmakers urging House Speaker Mike Johnson to bring the bill to a vote. The bill will be marked up in committee on July 24. The initiative has garnered support from both sides of the aisle, highlighting a collective effort to enhance ethical standards in Congress, according to Punchbowl News.