Members of Congress, spouses, and dependent children generally could not buy most individual public company stocks while the Member is in office. They would also have to give public notice before selling covered stocks, and violations could bring personal fines.
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Stop Insider Trading Act is a Senate bill awaiting final action. The latest recorded action: Received in the Senate.
Latest action on H.R. 7008: Received in the Senate.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Members of Congress and the people in their household. It would change what they can buy, how they can sell, and how they must report some investment activity while the Member is in office.
Why this matters: This bill matters because lawmakers can make decisions that affect companies, markets, and the economy while also holding investments. The bill tries to reduce that conflict by limiting new purchases of individual public company stocks. It also gives the public advance notice before covered sales. How much it changes behavior or public trust would depend on enforcement and how Members arrange their finances.
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Officially: Stop Insider Trading Act
Members of Congress, spouses, and dependent children generally could not buy most individual public company stocks while the Member is in office. They would also have to give public notice before selling covered stocks, and violations could bring personal fines.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend HR7008. Modern Action explains Stop Insider Trading Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Passed House. Now before the Senate.
This is the moment to act.
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This bill passed the House and is now before the Senate — this is the moment to act.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Latest: Received in the Senate. (7/23/2026)
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to Stop Insider Trading Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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