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DemocratBill · S.Res. 784· Senate(119-SRES-784)

A resolution prohibiting the buying or selling of certain investments by Senators.

Rep. Ossoff
Age: 39 years
Georgia
Introduced
6/23/2026
Last activity
6/23/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S3060)
Sponsored by
Jon Ossoff
Cosponsors
None
Congress
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution proposes an amendment to Rule XXXVII of the Standing Rules of the Senate. It aims to prohibit Senators from participating in certain financial activities. Specifically, the bill would prevent Senators from buying or selling publicly traded stock or cryptocurrency. This change is intended to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4

    The resolution enhances institutional integrity by preventing Senators from participating in markets that may be influenced by their legislative actions.

  • Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3

    Prohibiting Senators from trading stocks and cryptocurrency reduces potential conflicts of interest and the use of non-public information for consumer detriment.

The opposite

  • Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?-2

    Senators who are high net worth individuals will be restricted from participating in specific asset classes like publicly traded stocks and cryptocurrency.