Will Congress Ban Itself From Insider Trading?

With President Trump’s potential support, years of failed attempts could finally see success.

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Anthony Constantini
April 18, 2025

_WHAT’S HAPPENING_

After years of delays, efforts are intensifying in Congress to ban the practice of congressional stock trading.

Multiple bills have been introduced in both the House and Senate to prohibit what some consider to be blatant insider trading by members of Congress. With support from both Republicans and Democrats — and possibly even President Trump — it’s possible this legislation may get a second wind.

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