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US HB7008
Bill
Status
1/12/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bryan Steil
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AI Summary
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Prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing individual stocks or securities of publicly traded companies while in office
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Requires 7-14 calendar days advance public notice before any covered individual can sell existing stock holdings, with details filed with the Clerk of the House or Secretary of the Senate
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Exempts diversified investment funds, small business interests, independently managed trusts, dividend reinvestments, and transactions made as part of a spouse's employment compensation
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Violations result in mandatory fees of $2,000 or 10% of the transaction value (whichever is greater) plus any net gains realized, with the supervising ethics office authorized to refer cases to the Department of Justice
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Takes effect 180 days after enactment and applies to all Members of Congress in both chambers
Legislative Description
Stop Insider Trading Act
Government operations and politics
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 409.
2/3/2026