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Congressional Stock Trading Under Fire | Dayton News
Congress is poised to vote on the Stop Insider Trading Act, a new bill that would bar lawmakers from buying individual stocks while in office, while allowing them to hold existing shares and invest in diversified funds. The bill mandates 7–14 days’ public notice before selling any individual stocks, aiming to boost transparency and curb personal profit motives. It also proposes steeper penalties—up to $2,000 or 10% of the investment value—compared to the current $200 fine under the 2012 Stock Act. Critics argue the bill doesn’t go far enough, as it excludes the executive and judicial…
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