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US SB4134

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2026

Primary Sponsor

Pete Ricketts

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children would be prohibited from purchasing individual stocks and securities of publicly traded companies

  • Sales of existing covered investments require 7-14 days advance public notice filed with the Clerk of the House or Secretary of the Senate, including projected sale date, description, and number of shares

  • Exemptions include diversified investment funds, small business interests, employer compensation for spouses/dependents, dividend reinvestments, and assets held in qualifying blind trusts where no family member serves as trustee

  • Violations trigger penalties of $2,000 or 10% of the transaction value (whichever is greater), plus any net gains realized, with forced divestiture required for prohibited purchases

  • Takes effect 180 days after enactment; fees cannot be paid using official office funds or campaign contributions, and unpaid fees may result in referral to the Attorney General

Legislative Description

Stop Insider Trading Act

Government operations and politics

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

3/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs3/18/2026

Full Bill Text

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