This bill would ban members of Congress and their families from owning or trading individual stocks. Current members would get 180 days to sell. Anyone who breaks the rules would face a penalty equal to 10% of the investment's value plus any profits they made.
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Restore Trust in Congress Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Latest action on H.R. 5106: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects current and future members of Congress and their immediate families. It could change how lawmakers manage their personal finances and retirement planning. It also touches the financial industry professionals who are married to or children of members of Congress.
Why this matters: Right now, members of Congress can trade individual stocks while having access to nonpublic information and the power to shape laws that affect those same companies. This bill would end that by requiring lawmakers and their families to get out of individual stock ownership entirely. If it passes, the public would also gain visibility into enforcement because every fine and its reason would be posted online.
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Officially: Restore Trust in Congress Act
This bill would ban members of Congress and their families from owning or trading individual stocks. Current members would get 180 days to sell. Anyone who breaks the rules would face a penalty equal to 10% of the investment's value plus any profits they made.
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Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (9/3/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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