Bill · H.Res. 665· House(119-HRES-665)
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1908) to prohibit stock trading and ownership by Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children, and for other purposes.
- Introduced
- 8/29/2025
- Last activity
- 8/29/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- Sponsored by
- Anna Paulina Luna
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution provides for the consideration of H.R. 1908, known as the End Congressional Stock Trading Act. The bill prohibits Members of Congress, along with their spouses and dependent children, from owning or trading stocks, bonds, commodities, and other securities. It requires individuals to divest from these prohibited assets within specified timeframes, such as 180 days for current members or within two years for complex privately held assets like hedge funds. Certain investments like U.S. Treasury bonds, diversified mutual funds, and blind trusts are exempted from the ban. Violators face civil fines up to $100,000 or 10 percent of the value of the security, and officials cannot use taxpayer-funded office budgets or campaign donations to pay these penalties.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+9
The bill greatly enhances government transparency by requiring public publication of compliance certifications regarding stock ownership.
Does this limit or expose the money behind campaigns?+8
The bill significantly strengthens campaign finance and ethics rules by explicitly prohibiting the use of campaign funds to pay penalties for stock trading violations.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The legislation promotes fairness by preventing elected officials from potentially profiting off legislative decisions that affect everyday middle-class families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Holding Officials Accountable: Section 2(d)(1) establishes civil fines for Members of Congress, their spouses, or dependent children who violate the stock trading and ownership ban. This holds elected officials financially responsible for exploiting their positions for personal financial gain.
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Protecting Taxpayer Funds: Sections 2(d)(2) and 2(d)(3) explicitly prohibit Members of Congress from using official office funds or campaign donations to pay for penalties incurred from breaking the stock ownership and trading rules. This ensures that the American people's tax dollars and campaign contributions are not wasted on paying the personal legal penalties of lawbreaking officials.
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Public Transparency: Section 3(b) requires the Clerk of the House of Representatives and the Secretary of the Senate to publish written certifications of compliance on a publicly available website. This gives everyday citizens clear visibility into whether their elected representatives are following the law.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Compliance Costs for the Public: Section 3(c) mandates that the Secretary of the Treasury carry out actions, including audits and investigations, to ensure the accuracy of the compliance certifications submitted by members. This could utilize government resources and administrative time to oversee the personal finances of elected officials.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+9Improves Campaign Finance Reform+8Increases Federal Power+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Middle Class Households+5
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/29/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona