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Ban congressional stock trading

Ban congressional stock trading

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Stop lawmakers from cashing in on Congress.

Members of Congress can buy and sell individual stocks while writing laws that affect those companies. This cause backs a clear ban that requires members to sell those stocks or use a qualified blind trust. It also aims to cover spouses and dependents.

Why this matters now

Members of Congress often learn news before the public and vote on laws that can move stock prices. If they trade individual stocks, people can’t tell if decisions are for the country or for a personal portfolio. Disclosure rules and small fines have not stopped the problem. A clear ban would remove the conflict and help rebuild trust.

What's blocking progress

Leaders can delay votes, and some members push carve-outs that weaken the ban. Disagreements about who is covered, like spouses or other officials, can slow a final bill.

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Lobbying

Discharge Petition & Floor Showdown

Use procedural tools (discharge petition in House, unanimous consent or amendment in Senate) to force votes, overriding reluctant leadership.

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Unified Bipartisan Bill & Leadership Buy-In

Craft one consensus bill combining best elements of various proposals, and get party leaders to embrace it as inevitable, for a win.

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Public Campaign & Naming Names

Mount a high-profile public pressure campaign – calls, ads, town halls – targeting any lawmakers dragging their feet.

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Candidate Support

Include in Election Platform

If Congress drags, make it an election issue in 2026 – candidates of both parties vow to pass the ban, pressuring incumbents.

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