In House Committee·Last action 405 days ago

HR1908 Ends Stock Trades for Congress

Officially: End Congressional Stock Trading Act

HR1908 bans Congress members and families from trading stocks, bonds, and complex assets. Affects about 1,000 people, aiming to prevent conflicts of interest.

Where it stands

Sitting in Commodity Markets

No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.

What this bill actually does

Trading Ban: Prohibits Congress members and families from trading stocks, bonds, and complex assets.
Divestment Timelines: Requires divestment within 180 days for current members, 90 days for new members.
Tax Relief: Offers tax deferral for reinvestment in approved assets within 60 days.

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Where your representatives stand

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The debate

What people are saying about this bill

✓Arguments in support

Eliminating conflicts of interest: Supporters argue that the bill would prevent Congress members from making decisions that benefit their own investments.
Restoring public trust: By prohibiting stock trading, the bill aims to show that Congress members prioritize their legislative duties over personal wealth.
Aligning with public service: The bill suggests that serving in Congress should come with certain sacrifices, including financial ones.

✕Arguments against

Impact on personal financial freedom: Critics argue that the bill limits Congress members' rights to manage their own finances.
Practical enforcement challenges: Ensuring compliance across all family members could be difficult and costly.
Adequacy of existing restrictions: Some believe the STOCK Act of 2012 already provides enough regulation against insider trading.

Where this bill is in the process

Legislative timeline

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Introduced

Introduced in House

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House Committee

Under House committee consideration

Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. (3/28/2025)

MAR 28

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House Floor Vote

Voted on by House

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Passed House

Approved by House

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Senate Review

Sent to Senate for consideration

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Passed Both Chambers

Approved by both House and Senate

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Signed into Law

Signed by the President

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HR1908 Ends Stock Trades for Congress

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