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US HR2678

US HR2678
Ending Trading and Holdings in Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act


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Introduced
04/18/2023
In Committee
04/18/2023
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 and their spouses and dependent children from trading or owning stocks and other covered investments. It would require them to place any existing covered investments into qualified blind trusts within 120 days of the bill's enactment. The bill also imposes civil penalties for noncompliance and requires electronic filing and online public availability of financial disclosure forms for members of Congress and congressional staff. The bill aims to address potential conflicts of interest by restricting the ability of members of Congress and their families to trade on insider information.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 04/18/2023)

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