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US S1171

US S1171
Ending Trading and Holdings In Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act


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Introduced
04/17/2023
In Committee
07/24/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to prevent Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from trading stocks and owning stocks, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the Ending Trading and Holdings In Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act, would prohibit members of Congress, the President, and the Vice President, as well as their spouses and dependent children, from trading or owning stocks, with some exceptions. The bill defines "covered investments" that would be subject to this ban, and requires divestment of existing covered investments within a set timeframe. The bill also provides for tax treatment of such divestitures and imposes civil penalties for noncompliance. The bill further requires electronic filing and online public availability of financial disclosure forms for members of Congress and congressional staff.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 729. (on 12/19/2024)

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