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Congress Votes on Stock Trading Rules | Texas 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—though they could still hold onto existing shares or invest in diversified funds. This compromise, less sweeping than earlier proposals, focuses on transparency, requiring advance notice before selling individual stocks. Critics say it doesn’t go far enough, especially by excluding the executive and judicial branches, and penalties remain weak. The bill’s future is uncertain, with potential Democratic resistance and Senate hesitation, partly due to its…
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