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Congressional Stock Trading Under Fire | Dayton News
Congress just passed a sweeping new bill to stop lawmakers from trading individual stocks while in office — a move that could reshape how politicians handle their finances. Known as the “Stop Insider Trading Act,” it’s backed by most Republicans and a few Democrats, aiming to eliminate conflicts of interest by banning members, their spouses, and kids from buying stocks — with exceptions for funds — and requiring 7–14 days’ notice before selling. Penalties include fines and ethics probes. But the Senate’s unlikely to pick it up, thanks to a controversial voter ID provision and loopholes that…
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