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US HB7008

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bryan Steil

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Prohibits Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing individual stocks or securities of publicly traded companies while in office

  • 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

  • Exempts diversified investment funds, small business interests, independently managed trusts, dividend reinvestments, and transactions made as part of a spouse's employment compensation

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Administration1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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